HR Assistant

Organon is looking for an HR Assistant (80‑100%) to join us in our European Headquarters in Lucerne, Switzerland. The duration of the contract is 18‑24 months with the possibility of extension.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the HR team and collaborate with a diverse, multi‑divisional pool of employees, support senior global and regional leaders, experience a vibrant workplace, and benefit from many growth opportunities. The role encompasses managing local HR operations, supporting adoption of the global HR operating model, vendor coordination, and special HR projects.

• Manage local HR operations, including but not limited to:
  • Act as administrator and super‑user for the time and absence management system
  • Manage the HR mailbox and act as a point of contact for employee inquiries
  • Maintain personal files, manage purchase orders, and generate various HR reports
  • Prepare and submit required documents to local authorities as needed
  • Issue employment letters and other documents not covered by HR Support Centre
• Support adoption of the global HR Operating model through:
  • Close collaboration with HR Operations, Global Talent Acquisition, and other non‑HR stakeholders (Finance, Facilities, BT etc.) to ensure seamless execution of HR processes and optimal employee experience
  • Act as point of contact for issues escalated by HR Support Centre
  • Act as point of contact for Payroll team for monthly payroll review and topics requiring local HR input
  • Create and maintain HR materials and templates, and publish information on the company intranet
  • Support local benefits administration, collaborate with external vendors to ensure smooth execution of processes, and maintain and update information on local benefits (e.g., fleet, employee discounts, HR tools)
  • Support HR Director/HR Business Partner in local employee communications
  • Support local HR initiatives related to HR policies development and roll out, local process improvement, employee well‑being, DEIB, and employer branding
  • Support various HR projects (local, regional, and global) and perform ad hoc tasks as needed
  • Act as a deputy for the HR Business Partner during absences, handling urgent requests

• Educational background: basic commercial or equivalent training/education (Kaufmann/-frau EFZ)
• Completed training in Human Resources (HR‑Assistant/-in) is a plus
• 2‑5 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in English and German (C1)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong collaboration and customer orientation skills
• Detail‑oriented, efficient, and organized work style
• Reliability and discretion
• Positive and proactive work approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and quick learning ability

• Opportunity to work with a talented community of HR professionals and gain exposure globally and regionally
• Highly inclusive company culture
• Flexible work arrangements
• Attractive benefits

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.