HR intern

Destinus; Payerne; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is offering a 12-month HR internship in Switzerland to gain hands-on exposure to the employee lifecycle, HR operations, and people data within an international aerospace and defense environment.

You will support daily HR activities, maintain records, and assist with onboarding and HR reporting while collaborating across Destinus locations under the international People team. English is the main working language, with French valued for local support.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Management, or related field, or a commercial qualification with HRSE
• Strong interest in developing a career in HR and gaining practical experience in an HR environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in an international environment
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Professional working proficiency in English; French skills valued for local support in Canton of Vaud
• Eligibility to work in Switzerland and availability to complete a 12-month internship

Responsibilities

• Support HR team with day-to-day HR activities in Switzerland
• Maintain employee database and HR systems
• Support the employee lifecycle: onboarding, contracts changes, internal moves, documentation, offboarding
• Prepare and maintain employment documentation and records
• Assist in HR reporting, presentations, and people data for decision-making
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees
• Assist with recurring people processes, meetings, and follow-up actions
• Contribute to local and international HR projects to improve processes and employee experience
• Support internal events and employee initiatives to strengthen collaboration
• Work with international People team to gain exposure to HR practices across Destinus locations

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

French language skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Pursuing or completed HR-related degree

HRSE qualification (CFC/EFZ)

Job description

About the Role

Imagine this. You are starting your HR career in an international aerospace and defense environment where engineering, technology, and people come together every day. As our HR Intern in Switzerland, you will work closely with our HR team and gain hands‑on exposure to the employee lifecycle, HR operations, people data, and local HR activities.

This is a 12-month internship where you will take on real responsibilities from the start, help keep our HR processes and employee information running smoothly, and learn how HR operates inside a fast‑growing international technology company.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting‑edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission‑critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You'll Do

• Support our HR team with day‑to‑day HR activities and employee‑related topics in Switzerland
• Keep our employee database and HR systems organized, accurate, and up to date
• Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, internal moves, documentation, and offboarding
• Help prepare and maintain employment documentation and employee records
• Support the preparation of HR reports, presentations, and people data for HR activities and decision‑making
• Coordinate onboarding activities and help new employees navigate their first days and weeks at Destinus
• Assist the HR team with recurring people processes, meetings, documentation, and follow‑up actions
• Contribute to local and international HR projects focused on improving processes and the employee experience
• Support internal events and employee initiatives that strengthen collaboration across our teams
• Work closely with our international People team and gain exposure to different HR practices across Destinus locations

What You'll Need

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Management, or a related field, or a commercial qualification such as a CFC or EFZ with an HRSE qualification
• Strong interest in developing your career in HR and gaining practical experience in an HR environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working in an international environment
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Professional working proficiency in English, as this is our main working language
• French language skills are highly valued for supporting our local team in Canton of Vaud
• Previous HR, administrative, or people‑related internship experience is a plus
• Eligibility to work in Switzerland
• Availability to complete a 12‑month internship

Who You Are

You are curious, proactive, and genuinely interested in building a career in HR. You enjoy bringing structure to moving pieces, keeping information organized, and making sure the details are right. You are comfortable working with people from different cultures and backgrounds and are ready to learn by doing.

You do not need to know everything yet. What matters is that you ask questions, learn quickly, take ownership of your responsibilities, and are ready to contribute to a fast‑moving international HR team while developing your skills along the way.