HR Trainee (12 months)

About the Company

The purpose of Idorsia is to discover, develop, and commercialize innovative medicines to help more patients.
Headquartered in Switzerland – a biotech-hub of Europe – Idorsia is a high-potential biopharmaceutical company, specialized in the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative small molecules, with the aim of transforming the horizon of therapeutic options.

We are offering a 12-month HR Trainee position designed for early-career professionals who are eager to gain practical experience across different areas of Human Resources.

This role provides a unique opportunity to combine hands-on involvement in core HR operations with exposure to broader HR topics and projects, depending on business needs and priorities. You will work closely with experienced HR professionals and gain insights into various aspects of the HR function while building a strong operational foundation.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration

• Contribute to ensuring efficient and compliant HR processes
• Maintain accurate HR data and documentation in line with internal standards
• Assist with general administrative HR activities and day-to-day operations
• Support the management and organization of employee records, including scanning, filing, and archiving

Project & Functional Support

In addition to operational tasks, you will have the opportunity to support HR initiatives across different areas, which may evolve over time, such as:

• Contributing to projects in areas like Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, or Employee Benefits
• Supporting the preparation, coordination, or implementation of HR initiatives
• Assisting with research, documentation, and internal communication materials
• Participating in process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives

Candidate's requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or completed HR apprenticeship
• Strong interest in developing a career in Human Resources
• Motivation to learn and contribute in both operational and project-based environments
• Willingness to take ownership of administrative tasks with accuracy and reliability
• Structured, detail-oriented, and well-organized working style
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Fluent in English and German

What a successful candidate looks like

• You have solid academic or vocational foundation in HR
• You are curious and eager to broaden your understanding of HR beyond theory
• You are comfortable contributing to essential operational work while learning on the job
• You bring a proactive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to support where needed

What We Offer

• A structured entry opportunity into the HR profession
• Exposure to different HR topics and workflows
• A collaborative, supportive, and international work environment
• The chance to combine operational experience with involvement in broader HR activities
• A strong foundation for further career development in Human Resources

Work Location: Allschwil – Basel Area
Country: Switzerland
Business Area: Human Resources
Schedule: Fulltime
Job Type: Temporary for 12 months
Job ID: 4792

At Idorsia, we harness the power of difference, authenticity and inclusion to achieve business success. We are committed to fostering respect, fairness and equal opportunities for all job applicants and all our employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Please be informed that if you are selected for this position, your employment will be subject to a pre-employment background screening process, of which you will be informed in greater detail in due course.

Idorsia operates a strictly controlled list of preferred recruitment partners. For those partners who have no valid, signed Master Service Agreement in place with Idorsia, please note that all unsolicited resumes, CVs, anonymous profiles, or any other candidate details submitted through our website or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Idorsia Pharmaceuticals (including any of its subsidiaries, affiliates or related companies) are considered the property of Idorsia Pharmaceuticals and are not subject to payment of any form of introduction, placement or referral fees.