Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Birmensdorf
3 weeks ago
Human Resources Internship 80-100% (m/f/d)
- 24 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Birmensdorf
Job summary
Join the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape WSL, a leader in environmental sustainability and risk management. This internship offers a supportive work environment with valuable insights into HR functions.
Tasks
- Assist HR leaders with administrative tasks and correspondence.
- Help prepare employment contracts and guest agreements efficiently.
- Engage in digitalization projects and onboarding processes.
Skills
- Studying or recently graduated in Business, Law, or Social Sciences.
- Strong proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken.
- Excellent MS Office skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
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About the job
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, with around 600 employees, is part of the ETH domain. It deals with the sustainable use and protection of the environment as well as responsible management of natural hazards.
Human Resources Internship 80-100% (m/f/d)
To support our Human Resources department in Birmensdorf, we are looking for a team-oriented and conscientious person for a 6-month internship starting June 2026
You will assist the HR area managers with various administrative tasks and independently prepare various correspondence. You will draft guest agreements and employment contracts based on templates and actively help with daily tasks such as at the HR Welcome Desk. The administrative preparation and follow-up of the onboarding and offboarding of our employees and guests also belong to your duties. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in our digitization projects. We offer you a broad professional insight into the diverse tasks of an HR department and the opportunity to get to know labor law regulations as well as HR practice in an exciting, international research environment.
You are studying in an advanced semester in business or law, psychology, humanities or social sciences, education, or similar, or have just completed your studies. Your working style is extremely reliable and careful. You have very good oral and written German and English skills and good MS Office knowledge. In addition to your friendly and helpful nature, you are a discreet person. Your strong interest in personnel work and your enthusiasm for the research topics of our institute make you the ideal candidate.
Please send your complete application to Marco Widmer, Human Resources WSL, by submitting the required documents via our application portal. Applications by email or postal mail will not be considered. For questions, Stefania Pe, Head of HR Operations, is happy to assist you at Tel. +41 (0)44 739 22 32. At WSL, diversity and inclusion are lived values. We are committed to gender equality and promoting an open and inclusive working environment.
