Intern - HR

527 Eli Lilly Cork Limited; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is inviting applications for an HR Intern position based at our Cork Little Island campus. The 8‑month, hybrid role combines on-site and remote work, with responsibilities spanning HR Payroll & Benefits and broader HR operations.

Start date is January, and placement is suitable for students enrolled in HR, business studies or related fields. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle, while contributing to a positive customer experience for

Qualifications

• Course Eligibility: Bsc in HR, Business Studies, social sciences or similar
• The HR Intern will provide support to HR Payroll & Benefits along with support to the wider HR team.
• Currently enrolled in 3rd level education and ready to pursue student placement as part of an undergraduate program

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact and resolve HR Payroll & Benefits queries through the HR application tool with a customer-focused mindset.
• Providing efficient and effective HR Payroll & Benefits support ensuring an exceptional customer experience for employees.
• Support the HR team with HR initiatives and projects as required.
• Demonstrate strong learning agility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proactively identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement in HR processes, applying a solution-focused and employee-centric approach.

Education

Bsc in HR, Business Studies, social sciences or similar

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Intern – HR Positions

Positions: 1
Start date: January
Duration: 8 months
Salary: €30,500
Location: Lilly, GBS Little Island
Type: Hybrid role requiring the successful candidate to be on site 50% of the month in Little Island, Cork and 50% working remotely.

Course Eligibility: Bsc in HR, Business Studies, social sciences or similar

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 47,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for patients around the world.

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2,000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more.

Lilly offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our ‘Live Your BEST Life’ wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.

Purpose of Job

The HR Intern will provide support to HR Payroll & Benefits along with support to the wider HR team, contributing to the successful delivery of key HR initiatives and day-to-day operations. This role is designed to offer hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle and exposure to a dynamic HR environment with a strong emphasis on delivering a positive customer experience to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact and resolve HR Payroll & Benefits queries through the HR application tool with a customer-focused mindset.
• Providing efficient and effective HR Payroll & Benefits support ensuring an exceptional customer experience for employees.
• Support the HR team with HR initiatives and projects as required.
• Demonstrate strong learning agility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proactively identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement in HR processes, applying a solution-focused and employee-centric approach.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in 3rd level education and ready to pursue student placement as part of an undergraduate program

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.

The anticipated wage for this position is € - €.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance programme, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

Accommodation & Acceptance Statement

If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance.

#WeAreLillyUKandIreland At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly