HR Trainee

At Nestlé R&D, we are proud to develop people and entrepreneurship in order to deliver purpose-driven innovation.

Our passionate, highly skilled and entrepreneurial-minded teams are continuously transforming Nestlé products and brands across all categories and worldwide. Our output and business contribution comes from our commitment to be the reference in R&D by protecting our core businesses, seeding new opportunities and creating innovation capabilities. Human resources are a key enabler of R&D and Innovation in all aspects (competence sourcing and development, project and innovation acceleration, diversity & inclusion and entrepreneurship).

Position Snapshot 

 
Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Act. Rate: Full-Time 
Type of contract: Temporary Internship, 6 months
  
Start date: Mid-August 2025
Deadline for applications: 04.07.2025

What we offer at Nestlé

International, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment : Read more about our Nestlé Community 
Opportunities to have an impact and contribute to your team-s success
Endless learning opportunities and enriching experiences
Strong mentorship for your professional growth 
Professional network and route to entry level position 

Position Summary  

As a Human Resources Trainee, you will be part of the Corporate HR Business Partner Team for Nestlé Research & Development, supporting the People Life Cycle, global projects and Talent management.

A Day in the Life of a Human Resources Trainee

• Support the R&D HR team and People Managers on People Life Cycle activities
• Partner with Employee Services (ES), Global Mobility and Recruitment Teams on HR administrative activities (e.g.: contracts, time management, etc.)
• Support the R&D Talent Manager on HR processes such as Performance Management, Talent Management and Global initiatives (Diversity & Inclusion, Mentoring, People analytics, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of HR reports, presentations, and other relevant documentation
• Participate to HR processes standardization & optimization activities, enhancing quality, consistency and efficiency of HR activities and leverage best practices within one R&D HR
• Stay updated on HR best practices and industry trends to contribute fresh ideas and suggestions 

What will make you successful

• Graduate with a Bachelor in Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent, with a first exposure to HR topics
• Genuine interest in working in a dynamic and multicultural environment
• Organized, flexible and capable of handling pressure while maintaining confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and execute them independently
• Good communication & stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent in English, French is a plus 

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliverimpact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, andcollaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.

We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people-s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.

Vevey, CH