Human Resources Jobs in Lucerne, Switzerland (Now Hiring) — 5 open

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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Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

08/3/2926

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.