HR Intern

About IMD

Founded by business executives for business executives, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) is an independent academic institute with campuses in Lausanne and Singapore as well as a Management Development Hub in Shenzen.
We strive to be the trusted learning partner of choice for ambitious individuals and organizations worldwide. Our executive education and degree programs are consistently ranked among the world’s best by the Financial Times,  Bloomberg, Forbes, and others.
Our leading position in the field is grounded in our unique approach to creating real learning, real impact. Through our research, programs, and advisory work we enable business leaders to find new and better solutions.
Our purpose is Challenging what is and inspiring what could be, we develop leaders and organizations that contribute to a more prosperous, sustainable and inclusive world.

To reinforce our team, we are looking for a

HR Intern (100%)
6 months
August 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025

The Job's Mission
The HR intern will play an important role in the efficient execution of the IMD Human Resources digital transformation, processes and activities to manage the full life cycle of employees.

We offer you a great opportunity to gain first work experience in Human Resources in a multinational work environment in Executive education.
 

Main Responsibilities

•    Participate in the HR digital transformation
•    Participate to HR projects, such as implementation of Compensation & Benefits tools
•    Suggest improvement/optimization for the HR administration and processes (folders, documentation, files, reports, etc.) for automation
•    Standardize and automate HR templates, tracking files and other work documents
•    Support the HR Team with the employee life cycle management (event coordination, on-boarding, work certificate, family allowances requests, absence management, APG requests, gift for events, correspondence, maintain accuracy of distribution lists, etc)

Formula to Success

Education

•    Currently enrolled in studies (BA in progress, ideally in Human Resources management)
 

Competencies and skills
•    Excellent analytical and organisational skills
•    Strong technology interest and capabilities 
•    Project management skills a plus
•    High command of MS Office with excellent knowledge of Excel
•    Self-starter, proactive attitude with a global mind-set 
•    Highly flexible to adapt to internal and external changes
•    High service orientation with great attention to details
•    Autonomous, results oriented and hands-on
•    Team player
•    Fluent in English and French with excellent written skills in both language

How to apply

If you have the above skills and would like to work in our stimulating environment, please send your complete application file (letter of motivation and resume in English, copies of your work certificates and diplomas). 

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability (such as dyslexia, sight and/or hearing disabilities, etc) and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please specify it in your application. 

A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.