About this role
Job Description
Intern in Human Resources Location: Lucerne Duration: 12 months – Part time Opportunity (50%)
Are you in Switzerland and looking for an internship to learn and develop, and experience the professional world while bringing in your individual contribution? Or perhaps, you would like to experience working in one of the biggest multinationals in the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for a part-time Undergraduate or Master’s student searching for a challenging but fulfilling experience in our innovative company.
Bring your unique self to work and join our international HR team! As the new HR intern, you will be able to learn, experience and contribute to how the HR function supports and brings value to our patients and business stakeholders, while building a company culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Start a career in HR, extend your knowledge, gain new skills and develop yourself with us.
What we offer Being an intern at our company means you will work together with a dedicated HR team in an international environment. As a member of the Swiss HR Team, you will get the opportunity to develop yourself in a Top Employer certified organization. In addition, you will experience:
• Insights into the world of the pharmaceutical industry
• Numerous networking opportunities, trainings & e-learning modules
• Competitive compensation
• Travel allowance (Half fare rail card from start date)
• Accident insurance
• Duration: up to 12 months on a part time basis
Your responsibilities
• Management of employment related documentation and personnel files
• Preparation of HR communication content for emails, newsletters, internal HR portal in cooperation with HR Business Partners
• Support the Global Mobility process for various mobility cases in/out of Switzerland (preparation of various letter and documents on a case needed basis)
• Providing administrative support for the HR department
• Effectively guide employees and people managers to relevant HR resources, professionally collaborate with stakeholders from other departments (e.g. PR and Communications team, Payroll team)
• Supporting the HR team meetings organization
• Maintain clean and organized HR records on the HR drive, Sharepoint, internal HR portal, etc.
• Ad-hoc support with other various tasks, projects, requests based on business needs and personal interest
Your Competencies
• Student of Bachelors/Master’s degree in human resources, Law, Psychology, Business management or equivalent work experience
• Passion for learning and HR
• Professional leadership style
• Effective communication skills
• Commitment, motivation and creativity
• Well-organized, structured ways of working, attention to detail
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, MS Teams)
• Strong written and verbal German and English skills; French or Italian is an asset
Benefits of Working with us: Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development. If you are accepted for a position within our Program, we will provide you with a limited contract.
Welcome to our team! Are you enthusiastic about this internship? Apply today and become a part of our team!
Required Skills: Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Studies, Clinical Research, Collaborative Development, Corporate Communications Strategy, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Global Mobility, Health Economics, Microsoft Word, Multinational Corporations, Office Applications, People Management, Personnel Administration, Pharmaceutical Management, Process Improvements, Project Management, Psychology, Reporting and Analysis {+ 2 more} Preferred Skills:
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