JOIN US IN HERZO

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg.  Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and culture forward.  And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Lothar Matthäus walking down the hall.

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IN THE CENTER OF EUROPE

When joining a career at our PUMA Headquarters, you will find yourself in the middle of Europe, as Germany is close to many other European countries like Italy, France and the Netherlands, among many others. Due to the proximity of the Nuremberg airport, which is only 20 minutes away by car, you can easily reach vibrant cities for a weekend trip. Another two of Germany’s main airports, Munich and Frankfurt, are less than two hours away by car and are your access to travel all around the globe.

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3.5 MILLION

Herzo is part of the vibrant larger Nuremberg metropolitan area. You can find a variety of choices to live in from the small town charme of Herzo, to the university city of Erlangen or the medieval city of Nuremberg.

OUT IN THE WILD

Franconia offers everything you desire in terms of nature. From mountains, hills and forests to hike in to lakes and rivers to enjoy water sports or just to cool down.

EDUCATION

Here you can find education on all levels. Starting from kindergartens to world class universities in the area. Mulitlingual kindergartens are offered to cater to our international community.

CULTURAL TIMEOUT

The metropolitan area has the largest amount of festivals in Germany. It also offers a lot of cultural activities where you can head out for a day trip to go sightseeing. For the evening you can enjoy bars, restaurant and  theaters in the area.

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MEET THE TEAM

We are what enriches PUMA with Speed and Spirit, each player is an individual talent and a force to be reckoned with when we come together. See what drives us, and how we celebrate when we score. So, what’s your game?

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EMPLOYEES

54/46

FEMALE/MALE (%)

41/59

FEMALE/MALE LEADERS (%)

35

AVERAGE AGE

PUMA BENEFITS IN HERZO

WELLBEING@PUMA keeps your work-life balance in check.

ATHLETE

  • Free gym
  • Company Sports
  • Company Doctor
  • Health Weeks

SOCIAL

  • Buddy Program
  • Community engagement
  • Company parties
  • Canteen

FLEX

  • Cooperation with childcare facilities
  • Flextime
  • Mobile working
  • Parent child office

FINANCE

  • Employee discount
  • Private pension planning
  • Public transportation
  • Simple saving plans

OUR LOCAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS AN EMPLOYER

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WE ARE A TOP EMPLOYER

PUMA has been recognized as a Top Employer in all four regions - Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America - for dedication to provide the best working environment for employees through progressive “people-first” HR practices. On a global level, we have received not only certifications in 24 PUMA locations but can proudly call us Global Top Employer for the second consecutive time.

Award Bicycle Friendly Employer Bronze

ADFC-CERTIFIED BICYCLE-FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

PUMA's Herzo HQ has proudly received ADFC's Bronze certification for being a Bicycle-Friendly Employer. This honor reflects our commitment to our team's health and environmental sustainability. With top-notch cycling facilities and support, we're boosting wellbeing and eco-friendly commuting.

leader in diversity 2020 - 2024

LEADER IN DIVERSITY

We are proud that the Financial Times has ranked PUMA as a diversity leader in its survey of top European companies. Diversity is a key value for us and we work hard to create an environment that fosters the individuality of our employees.

Pride Champion Award

PRIDE INDEX

When we talk about Pride and LGBTQIA+ diversity management, it should be about everyone coming together and supporting each other. With our employer value "Be You", we want our PUMAs to know that they should not bring an office persona to work, they should just be who they are.

In order to critically examine ourselves as a company and our measures, we decided to participate in the Pride Index 2022. We are especially proud to have made it into the Top 20, being awarded with the Pride Index seal in gold.

German Diversity Award

GERMAN DIVERSITY AWARD

Diversity is a key component of our working culture and expressed in our employer value Be You. It is not just a phrase – it’s about creating a place where every employee can be who they are. We are very pleased that this has been recognized by BeyondGenderAgenda. PUMA was awarded the German Diversity Award as Company of the Year. The in total 13 winners are companies and individuals who are committed to at least one of the following BeyondGenderAgenda dimensions: Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Generation, LGBTQ+ and Social Mobility.

Glassdoor Award

GLASSDOOR

PUMA is about Speed and Spirit. Glassdoor captures our spirit through the anonymous opinions of past and current PUMA employees and candidates. Especially great employers with excellent feedback are awarded the Employees’ Choice award – like we were the second time in a row now!



Universal Fair Pay Analyst

UNIVERSAL FAIR PAY ANALYST

At PUMA Germany, we are committed to ensuring that all our employees are compensated fairly. Our efforts have been acknowledged, proudly earning the distinction as a Universal Fair Pay Analyst from the FPI Fair Pay Innovation Lab. We remain steadfast in our pursuit of a workplace where fair pay remains at the centre of our compensation and benefits practices.

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AUDIT BERUFUNDFAMILIE

We want to ensure that our employees have a healthy work-life balance. This commitment has been recognized and proven by the audit berufundfamilie, which has certified PUMA as an exemplary employer in Germany since 2015.

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UNIVERSUM

For us at PUMA, it’s essential to connect with the next generations of talent and open new growth opportunities at PUMA. That’s why we are placed in the rankings of Students and Young Professionals from Universum, one of the world’s largest research study on talent career expectations. 

TOGETHER CLIMATE POSITIVE IN HERZOGENAURACH

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THE PUMA ENERGY

You have lots of possibilities to bring sport and work together. Whenever you feel like training, kicking, sweating, stretching, running, lifting or slam-dunking, there’s something for you. Free gyms, football and tennis courts, basketball fields, beach volleyball, fitness classes, Yoga, Zumba, TRX, TFC and Night Runs. 

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TEAM PUMA

Work hard together, play hard together in PUMA style: Sport is a big part of our worklife and we always find ways to reach the next level while having fun together. Sport connects us across teams, functions and even locations.

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THAT PUMA JOY

There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate our successes, and create memorable moments at PUMA. We love sharing these moments in get-togethers where we learn, care about our wellbeing or just enjoy a great time together.

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SHARING IS CARING

People are the source of our spirit. We believe in paying back to the local community by getting involved to add richness to our Speed and Spirit, and it’s a great way to keep playing fair with everyone.

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WELCOME PUMA KIDS

Bringing your kids to work is always an option. In our Parent-Child offices, we offer a safe place for your kids while you work. And during school holidays, we provide lots of programs to give your kids a good time.

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