Working Student Compensation & Benefits (all genders)
BayWa r.e.
Company Overview
BayWa r.e. is a subsidiary of the BayWa Group
Munich, Germany
2008
Over 4,500 employees worldwide (source: cbinsights.com). Revenue of over 1 billion USD annually in 2023 (source: baywa-re.vn).
What They Do
BayWa r.e. focuses on renewable energy, particularly on **photovoltaics (solar), onshore wind, and battery storage**. The company offers comprehensive services throughout the entire project lifecycle, including planning, permitting, construction, operation, and trading (source: erneuerbare-energien-hamburg.de). The product range includes complete project management, with BayWa r.e. Solar Systems specializing in modules, inverters, and mounting systems for residential, commercial, and utility projects (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). Target markets include developers, utilities, independent power producers, and commercial customers, with a focus on utility-scale solar and onshore wind power (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). BayWa r.e. stands out with a **project pipeline of 22 gigawatts in 25 countries**, aiming to achieve an operational capacity of 3 gigawatts by 2026 (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).
Projects & Track Record
While specific completed projects are not detailed in the available sources, BayWa r.e. manages **existing wind and solar resources** and has a pipeline that includes a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). This initiative is part of the 22 GW pipeline in photovoltaics, onshore wind, and battery storage being implemented in 25 countries (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Partnerships with Energy Infrastructure Partners aim to expand the portfolio to 3 GW by 2026, while collaboration with utilities and grid operators like Powerlink in Australia strengthens market position (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, BayWa r.e. announced the acquisition of a majority stake by Energy Infrastructure Partners for 157.17 million USD in February 2025, enabling the global expansion of the platform with a 22 GW pipeline and a target of 3 GW operational capacity by 2026 (source: cbinsights.com). The company applied for approval for the 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone in 2024 to position itself in emerging renewable energy hubs (source: cbinsights.com). Although no specific mergers or additional funding rounds are documented, the 2023 anniversary celebration of the BayWa Group highlights renewable energy as a key area for growth (source: baywa.com).
Working There
BayWa r.e. is hiring in areas such as **project development, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, sales, trading, and solar distribution**, with departments focused on executing renewable projects, technology innovation, supply chain, and international operations (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Active recruitment is taking place at the headquarters in Munich for central functions, as well as in Santa Fe, NM for US solar projects and at project sites in Europe, the USA, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). The corporate culture reflects the cooperative roots of BayWa AG, with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term stability, pursuing an "open, honest, process-oriented" approach (source: wikipedia.org).
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Job Description
As a Working Student in Compensation & Benefits, you will support the team in shaping and implementing a harmonized Job Architecture framework across the organization. You will contribute to the preparation and roll-out of the long-term incentive plan across multiple entities and countries, while assisting with the analysis, structuring, and documentation of job profiles, job levels, and career paths. In this role, you will also support data analysis and benchmarking activities related to compensation structures and incentive plans. You will gain hands-on exposure to strategic reward projects with high visibility and real business impact, working closely with experienced HR experts and stakeholders across HR and the wider business.
What you will do
- Prepare insights and materials for board-level meetings to support key compensation decisions.
- Analyze highly sensitive compensation data to help shape the Total Rewards strategy.
- Contribute a Total Rewards perspective to ongoing HR and business operations.
- Drive Job Architecture initiatives by analyzing and documenting job profiles, levels, and career paths.
- Conduct data analysis and benchmarking for compensation structures and incentive plans.
- Collaborate with HR experts and business stakeholders on high-impact reward projects.
What you'll need to succeed
- Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to work with sensitive data.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills (e.g. pivot tables, structured analyses, clear presentations).
- Currently enrolled in a relevant field of study (e.g. Business Administration, Economics, HR, or similar).
- Nice to have: First experience in Compensation & Benefits, People Analytics, or management consulting.
What's in it for you?
- Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution
- Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment
- Mobile working
- Flexible working hours
- Modern office atmosphere
- Company restaurant / Barista bar
- Discounted Conditions Fitness
- Discounted Online Shopping
Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.
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About the role
May 14, 2026
Internship
Company
- Munich, Germany
Currently enrolled in a relevant field of study
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