About the role#
As a Working Student in HR Operations and Compliance, you will help keep HR processes efficient, accurate, and compliant. You will gain hands-on experience by working alongside the HR team. This role is based on-site to support our collaborative team environment.
What you'll do#
- Support daily HR operations and administrative activities.
- Maintain and update HR data, records, and documentation to ensure accuracy.
- Assist in preparing, reviewing, and organizing HR documents, templates, guidelines, and internal procedures.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of HR policies and compliance requirements.
- Perform administrative checks to ensure data quality and process consistency.
- Collect and prepare HR data for reports, analyses, and internal reviews.
- Document and improve HR processes and workflows.
- Handle confidential employee information in line with data protection requirements.
- Provide coordination support to the wider HR team on various projects and initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university or higher education institution.
- Excellent English skills (C1 level).
- German language skills at a C1 level.
- Confident use of MS Office and digital tools for document management.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail.
- A proactive and team-oriented mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: United States (On-site).
- Schedule: Rolling term, part-time (50%).
- Compensation: Paid position (CHF 25.00 per hour gross).
- Benefits: Premium insurance coverage, daily breakfast, monthly team lunches, and an annual team-building event.
About MDPI
MDPI is a publisher of open access journals based in Basel, Switzerland. Founded in 1996, the company maintains a portfolio of more than 500 journals covering various scientific disciplines. It operates with a staff of over 5,000 employees and maintains a global network of academic institutions. The publisher has supported the work of millions of researchers since its inception.
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