HR Intern Switzerland

MSD is seeking an HR Intern in Luzern to support its international team with administrative tasks, documentation, and mobility processes within a diverse and inclusive environment.

This internship places the candidate within an international HR team at a global pharmaceutical company. The position aims to add value to patients and business stakeholders by supporting core HR functions and fostering a culture centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment-related documentation and maintain personnel files.
• Create content for HR communications, including emails, newsletters, and the internal portal.
• Assist with global mobility processes for cases involving movement into or out of Switzerland.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.
• Direct employees and managers to appropriate HR resources and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Help organize HR team meetings.
• Keep HR records, including those on the HR drive, SharePoint, and the internal portal, clean and organized.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed by the business or aligned with personal interests.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Human Resources, Law, Psychology, Business Management, or possess equivalent work experience.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency in both German and English.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and MS Teams.
• A well-organized and structured approach to work with a strong attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of French or Italian languages.

What the company offers

• Insights into the pharmaceutical industry.
• Access to networking opportunities, trainings, and e-learning modules.
• Competitive compensation.
• Travel allowance in the form of a Half Fare Rail Card from the start date.
• Accident insurance coverage.
• Opportunity to develop professionally within a Top Employer certified organization.
• A limited-term contract for accepted candidates.

About the company

MSD is committed to developing its employees through a continuous learning culture. The organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is recognized as a Top Employer certified organization.

• The company fosters a continuous learning culture focused on employee development.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the organization.
• MSD holds Top Employer certification.