HR Intern (m/f/d)

About Givaudan

Givaudan is a world-leading provider in the fields of fragrances & beauty as well as taste & wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating in harmony with nature to bring more happiness and health to life. Together with our customers, we offer culinary experiences, create inspiring fragrances, and develop solutions for beauty and wellbeing that help people look good and feel great. In the 2023 financial year, Givaudan employed nearly 16,260 people worldwide and achieved sales of CHF 6.9 billion as well as a free cash flow of 13.3%. We can look back on a history of more than 250 years and are committed to achieving purposeful, long-term growth by improving people’s health and wellbeing and enhancing our positive impact on nature. That is Givaudan. Human by nature. Learn more at www.givaudan.com

Are you ready to help shape the future of HR with us? Are you interested in Human Resources, digitalisation, process optimisation, and new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence? Would you like to gain practical experience in exciting HR projects while also gaining insights into an international corporate environment? 

For our HR team in Kemptthal, we are looking for a committed and curious individual for an 8-month internship. In this role, you will support us in exciting HR projects and actively contribute to the further development of our HR processes and the employee experience. 

Your tasks 

Project Time & Attendance System 

• Participation in the implementation of a new Time & Attendance system
• Support in process analyses, documentation as well as data validations and tests (including UAT) 
• Involvement in training, communication and change management activities 
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders and external implementation partners 

Project Compensation 

• Support in implementing the requirements related to the project 
• Assistance with data analyses, validations and evaluations 
• Support in communication, change management and training measures 

 
HR Digitalisation, Process Optimisation & AI 

• Analysis of HR processes and identification of optimisation, digitalisation and automation potentials (e.g. digitalisation of the family allowance process) 
• Participation in initiatives to improve the employee experience and further develop digital HR solutions 
• Research and evaluation of innovative HR technologies, AI agents and chatbots 

Your profile 

• Ongoing or completed Master’s degree at a university of applied sciences or university, ideally in HR, business administration, business psychology, digital business or a comparable field 
• Initial practical experience in the HR environment, project management, process optimisation or data analysis is an advantage
• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken 
• Interest in HR topics, digitalisation and transformation as well as enthusiasm for innovative technologies and AI solutions
• Structured, analytical and independent working style as well as strong communication and organisational skills
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint 
• Enjoy questioning existing processes and developing new solutions
• High willingness to learn, initiative and sense of responsibility
• Discreet and responsible handling of confidential information

What makes us stand out in Kemptthal? 

• 40-hour week with flexible working hours at a modern workplace 
• 1 day home office per week 
• At least 22 days’ holiday per year plus additional paid days off 
• Discounted meals in the staff restaurant 
• Sports and leisure activities in the Givaudan sports club
• Discount in the staff shop in Kemptthal 
• Free company parking
• Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital