Internship - Human Resources, Zurich Switzerland

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 within our team, 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, training & e-learning modules

• Competitive compensation

• Well-being Bonus

• Travel allowance (Half fare rail card from start date)

• Accident insurance

• Pension fund (as per the defined eligibility criteria)

• 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)

• Supporting the reference letter process

• Providing administrative support for the HR department (including incoming/outgoing post deliveries, signing local employment related documents such as work permit extensions, Kindergarten forms, confirmation letters, visa applications)

• 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)

• Manage work permit requests via EasyGov

• Ensure compliance with Labor law, other legislation requirements and our internal policies

• 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

• Willingness to travel to our sites in Zurich and Lucerne, as required

• 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!

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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.

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Requisition ID:R268632