Internship Recruiting (all humans)

Working with us means believing in the future; in the great people who are shaping it together every day and in the wide-ranging career paths it opens up. #believeinyourself

Erste Group was founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank and is today one of the largest stock-listed banking groups in Central Europe. As an attractive employer, Erste Group offers interesting career opportunities in an international environment.

With us, you will gain hands-on insight into how HR works in practice, from recruiting and candidate communication to employer branding and cross-functional projects. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your organizational and communication skills, develop new competencies, and contribute your own ideas. Throughout your internship, you will be part of a supportive team that encourages your growth and development.

What to do:

• Support our Recruiting Team, from candidate management and job advertisement creation to interview scheduling and coordination.

• Play an active role in the internship process, helping to ensure that workflows are well-structured, reliable, and focused on creating a positive candidate experience.

• Assist with employer branding events, both in preparation and on-site, engaging with students and candidates and providing authentic insights into life at Erste Group.

• Collaborate with business departments, HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and candidates, helping to ensure smooth communication and alignment between all stakeholders.

• Support day-to-day HR operations, contribute to projects, and participate in interviews, giving you first-hand insight into HR processes and the opportunity to gradually take on more responsibility.

What you’ll bring:

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, stays well organized, and is eager to learn and grow.

• You are currently studying at a university or university of applied sciences, ideally with a focus on Human Resources, Business Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• You are confident in using MS Office 365, especially PowerPoint and Excel. You are comfortable translating projects, data, and analyses into clear and audience-friendly presentations and enjoy exploring new digital tools.

• You enjoy working collaboratively, contribute your own ideas, and value open and proactive communication.

• You have a strong sense for language, enjoy writing, and communicate confidently in both German and English.

• Previous experience in HR, customer service, hospitality, event management, or another service-oriented environment is considered an advantage.

Why you will like us:

• Start date from September/October 2026 for 12 months in a part-time position (30 hours/week) as a fully integrated team member with an independent and diverse range of responsibilities.

• Internship salary: starting from EUR 2,745.32 gross per month (full-time equivalent; excluding mandatory internships as part of a university of applied sciences curriculum).

• Discover some of our Benefits at Erste Group  

• We offer our employees flexible and individual home office arrangements.

• We believe that the diversity of our employees is a key driver of innovation and excellence. As an employer, we are proud to provide equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation