Talent Acquisition Partner Internship

Roche; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Mentorship program

Job summary

Roche is seeking a motivated Talent Acquisition Partner Intern to join our HR team in Basel. You will gain hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting, working with Senior TA Partners to attract, engage, and hire top talent while delivering a top-notch candidate experience.

The program offers 1:1 mentorship, a hybrid work environment with flexible hours around your class schedule, and exposure to modern recruiting tools including Workday.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently graduated from a Master’s program in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in full-cycle recruiting and candidate outreach.
• Coordinate interviews (phone/video/in-person) and ensure positive candidate experience.
• Support posting jobs and drafting descriptions.
• Maintain candidate data in the ATS and ensure data accuracy.
• Track key recruitment metrics to improve hiring strategies.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Empathy

Google Workspace

English proficiency

Education

Master’s program in HR / Business / Psychology

Tools

Workday

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated, organized, and people-centric Talent Acquisition Partner Intern to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience in full‑cycle recruiting. You will work closely with our Senior Talent Acquisition Partners to attract, engage, and hire top talent while ensuring a world‑class candidate experience.

This internship is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of how a modern corporate recruiting engine operates, making it the perfect launchpad for a career in HR or Talent Acquisition.

Key responsibilities include:

• Candidate Sourcing: Assist in identifying and engaging top talent using various platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and university alumni networks
• Job Postings: Help draft, format, and publish engaging job descriptions across multiple channels
• Resume Screening: Review inbound applications and resumes to identify candidates who meet the basic qualifications for open roles
• Interview Coordination: Schedule phone, video, and in‑person interviews, acting as the primary point of contact for candidates and ensuring a seamless, positive experience
• ATS Management: Help maintain our Applicant Tracking System (i.e. Workday) by keeping candidate profiles updated and ensuring data accuracy
• Reporting & Analytics: Assist the TA team in tracking key recruitment metrics (e.g., time‑to‑fill, source of hire) to optimize our hiring strategies

Who You Are

We are committed to your professional development, offering 1:1 mentorship from seasoned Talent Acquisition professionals alongside a hybrid work environment with flexible hours designed to work around your class schedule.

We are looking for someone who…

• Is currently enrolled in, or recently (in the last 12 months) graduated from, a Master’s program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, Life Sciences or a related field
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills in English; conversational German is strongly preferred
• Has exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Demonstrates a proactive, self‑starter mentality with a strong eagerness to learn
• Displays a high level of empathy and a genuine passion for connecting with people
• Navigates Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications with foundational proficiency
• Bonus: Gained previous experience in a customer‑focused environment

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.