Intern-Employer Branding & DEI at PUMA India - Bengaluru
Hook Line: Shape PUMA's employer brand and diversity initiatives as an intern in Bengaluru!
PUMA, a global leader in sports apparel, is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Intern-Employer Branding & DEI at their Bengaluru office. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience in employer branding, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at a renowned sports brand.
As part of the Employer Branding & DEI team, you'll help amplify PUMA's employer value proposition, strengthen the inclusive culture, and support initiatives that position PUMA as a vibrant, purpose-driven employer of choice. This internship offers hands-on exposure to employer branding campaigns, DEI projects, digital content, events, and analytics.
Job Overview
This internship position at PUMA India offers a unique chance to work at the intersection of HR, marketing, and communications. You'll collaborate across functions to bring the PUMA brand to life both internally and externally while supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The role reports to the Lead, Employer Branding & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and has a duration of 3-6 months with the possibility of extension. This position is based at the Local Office in Bangalore.
Vacancy Details
| Position Title | Intern-Employer Branding & DEI |
| Company | PUMA India |
| Location | Bengaluru |
| Duration | 3-6 months (with possibility of extension) |
| Job Type | Full-time Internship |
| Reports to | Lead, Employer Branding & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) |
Key Responsibilities
- Support the employer branding agenda: assist in creating, curating and scheduling content for career site, social media, talent-attraction campaigns and internal communications
- Help maintain consistency of our employer brand across all candidate and employee touchpoints
- Assist DEI initiatives: research best practices, help design inclusive campaigns, support diversity talent-engagement events and internal awareness drives
- Use analytics to track and evaluate campaign effectiveness and provide insights or recommendations
- Work collaboratively with recruiters, HR business partners, creative/design team, and external vendors
- Manage administrative and project-coordination tasks: maintain content calendars, update databases, support event logistics, draft communications, monitor progress
- Bring in fresh, creative ideas to enhance our employer brand culture
Eligibility Criteria
Education & Background
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Masters programme in HR, Business, Communications, Marketing, Social Sciences or a related field
- Strong interest in employer branding, talent-acquisition, DEI, internal communications or HR
- Prior exposure (academic, internship or voluntary) to HR/branding/DEI work is a plus (but not mandatory)
- Lived Experience is a priority - PUMA strongly encourages applications from individuals with lived experiences that shape their DEI perspective
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Creative mindset: comfortable generating ideas, designing basic visuals (Canva or similar)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Familiarity with social-media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks
- Collaborative team-player with good interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, curious, willing to learn, open to feedback
- Understanding (or keen to learn) of diversity, equity & inclusion concepts
- Basic analytical skills: ability to track metrics, interpret social engagement, campaign-effectiveness feedback
What You'll Gain
- Real-life experience in a global, leading sports-apparel brand's HR/Employer Branding & DEI team
- A chance to shape the EVP and inclusive culture for PUMA India - your ideas will have visibility
- Exposure to both internal-employee engagement and external talent-acquisition branding
- Opportunity to build creative content, sharpen analytics, and learn cross-functional collaboration
- Mentorship from experienced professionals and room to grow
- Strong platform to launch your HR/branding/DEI career
Additional Requirements
- Ability to commit for the duration specified (3-6 months) and commit to core working hours/office days as required
- Based in Bengaluru or willing to relocate/have Bengaluru-office access
- Must be eligible to work in India
Application Process
To apply for the Intern-Employer Branding & DEI position at PUMA India:
- Submit your resume + a short cover letter/statement (Why you're interested in employer branding & DEI at PUMA)
- Include samples of any relevant work (social-media posts, content, visual assets, campus event supports) if available
Equal Opportunity Statement
PUMA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. They encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from under-represented groups.
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Disclaimer: This job posting is for informational purposes only. All applications must be submitted through the official PUMA careers portal. We are not affiliated with PUMA and do not guarantee selection. Please verify all details on the official website before applying.
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