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HR Early Talent Program

Are you ready to kick-start a meaningful career and foster your vision of a next generation HR? Join SAP!

Be yourself – an innovator and thought leader

 

Learn. Move. Grow.

Meet SAP HR Early Talents and hear their thoughts what defines an Early Talent at SAP, what the journey entails and how it feels to be an HR Early Talent.
 

Cool and curious

Hear what SAP HR Early Talents have to say about success, careers and what it means to be cool.  

 

HR Early Talents – Where Are They Now?

Are you curious about where the HR Early Talent graduates are now? Interested to find out what happened after the program? We've got you covered! Yi Chiew Tai talks about her own journey at SAP, how the program helped her to be where she is now, and has some advice for career starters.

What can you expect?

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Experience 3 HR Teams

The 1 year program provides the opportunity for you to rotatate in 3 HR functions, including an international assignment. Rotations could take place in the following HR areas:
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Shared Service Center
  • Learning Organization
  • HR Business Partner
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Talent Delivery
  • Recruiting

International Rotation

As part of a diverse global team, you will develop comprehensive knowledge of HR and SAP, as well as stretch your cultural experience.

  • Czech Republic (Prague)
  • USA (Newtown Square)
  • Germany (Walldorf)
  • Philippines (Manila)
  • China (Beijing)

What’s in it for you?

Career Development

Networking

Coaching & Mentoring

International Experience

Unlimited Contract

Learning Curriculum

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the HR Early Talent Program?
The HR Early Talent Program is a full-time trainee program for fresh graduates or those with a maximum of 2 years  professional work experience. Program participants rotate in 3 different HR functions. One of the 3 rotational experiences will be an international assignment .
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2. What is the program’s objective?
The objective of the program is to develop comprehensive knowledge of HR and SAP. Program graduates will be well-rounded connected HR generalists with broad domestic and international experience.
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3. How long is an international rotation?
The duration for the international rotation is 3 months.
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4. When does the program start?
The HR Early Talent Program starts every April and lasts for a whole year. Therefore, the program will end the following year at the end of March.  
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5. What happens when the program is completed?
Depending on strategic demands for each line of business in our global HR organization, every HR Early Talent graduate can apply for local job openings.
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6. How many HR Early Talents will be hired into the program?
Every year one HR Early Talent group is connecting 10-12 HR talents  from China, Germany, India, Manila and the US.
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Meet some of our early talents

"My exposure to various functional roles of an HR Professional is at the core of the program, but what makes being an HR Early Talent invaluable is the personal development that gets cultivated in me as I go through this career journey."

Gwynn Nilo  
HR Early Talent Program 2016
Philippines

"SAP’s HR Early Talent Program is the perfect platform for my development and career trajectory. Through cross-functional and cross-regional network expansion, experiences in each of the three HR organizations, and countless stretch assignments, I feel fully prepared to take on a huge variety of roles upon completion of the program."

 
Max Rosen
HR Early Talent Program 2016
United States

"In HR Early Talent Program, I have a great opportunity to embrace cross-functional experiences, improve multi-cultural sensitivities and be my true self. I’m learning and growing every day with a better understanding of Human Resources as well as SAP."

Sarah Yuan
HR Early Talent Program 2016
Shanghai

"Being able to take several different rotations within SAP HR is a great opportunity to broaden my horizon and expand my perspective. Getting to know all those great people I can learn from is an amazing opportunity."

Carina Mueck
HR Early Talent Program 2016
Germany

"The program did not only extend my horizon in terms of network and HR experience, it also positioned my skills and strengths strategically so I can be fully maximized in the current and future roles. There is a wealth of opportunity and learning that awaits HR Early Talents."
 
Luiza Ramiento
HR Early Talent Program 2016
Philippines 

"Rotating across different roles, locations and cultures is one of the most impactful and exciting things to broaden your perspective. Thinking beyond silos allows you to learn about all facets of HR and critically reflect yourself."

 
Lennart Keil
HR Early Talent ProgramAlumni 2015
Germany
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SAP HR Early Talent Program 2018

Interested in joining the HR Early Talent Program in 2018? Register now and we will send you a note once we start to recruit again. Please mark "HR" as area of interest in our registration form.
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