Lilly StarT HR Intern

Eli Lilly and Company; Fatih; On-site; TRY 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on request

Disability-friendly workplace

Job summary

Lilly Türkiye is offering a one-year HR StarT internship designed for junior and senior university students to join our business functions. The program fosters ownership of your professional journey, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on project experience with on-the-job training and development opportunities.

As an HR Intern, you will support HR operations from recruitment to onboarding, maintain personnel files, assist in reporting and analytics, and participate in process improvements

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year university student in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Strong planning, priority-setting, and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Proactive attitude with high learning agility and openness to coaching and feedback
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Resilience and adaptability in the face of change
• Proficiency in MS Office programs and AI tools
• Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail
• Interest in human resources and people operations
• Available to work full-time during the summer break and at least 3 days per week during the school term

Responsibilities

• Assist with core HR operations including recruitment, employer branding, onboarding, offboarding, HR systems, training programs, and personnel file management
• Support end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, from hiring to exit, including documentation and follow-up activities
• Coordinate onboarding of new hires and manage newcomer evaluations and probationary processes
• Support recruitment processes such as interview coordination, candidate communication, and hiring documentation
• Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and digitalization of employee records and personnel files
• Help track and report key HR metrics, dashboards, and trends
• Contribute to HR process improvement, AI, and automation projects
• Support ad‑hoc HR projects and cross‑functional initiatives
• Assist the HR team in daily operational tasks and continuous improvement activities

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong planning

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

AI tools familiarity

Proactive learning

Education

3rd/4th year university student in Economics or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

AI tools

Job description

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 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 people around the world.

What is Lilly StarT?

Lilly StarT is a one-year talent program designed for junior and senior university students in relevant fields of study, offering an opportunity to join our business functions.

The program aims to grow exceptional talents who are eager to take ownership of their professional journey and emerge as future leaders in the pharma sector.

With Lilly StarT, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, engage with experts in the field, build strong relationships, and take an active role in project assignments — all while receiving on-the-job training, online and in-class development opportunities, and gaining hands‑on experience.

Role: HR Intern

As an HR Intern, you will support the Human Resources team by:

• Assisting with core HR operations including recruitment, employer branding, onboarding, offboarding, HR systems, training programs, and personnel file management
• Supporting the HR team in end-to‑end employee lifecycle processes, from hiring to exit, including documentation and follow‑up activities
• Coordinating the onboarding of new hires and managing newcomer evaluations and probationary processes in a timely and structured manner
• Supporting recruitment processes such as interview coordination, candidate communication, and hiring documentation
• Assisting in the preparation, maintenance, and digitalization of employee records and personnel files in line with internal policies and legal requirements
• Helping track and report key HR metrics, dashboards, and trends
• Contributing to HR process improvement, AI, and automation projects, including data analysis and operational efficiency initiatives
• Supporting ad‑hoc HR projects and cross‑functional initiatives as needed
• Assisting the HR team in daily operational tasks and continuous improvement activities

Requirements

• 3rd or 4th year university student in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field from a reputable university
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Strong planning, priority‑setting, and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving ability
• Proactive attitude with high learning agility and openness to coaching and feedback
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Resilience and adaptability in the face of change
• Proficiency in MS Office programs and AI tools
• Strong follow‑up skills with attention to detail
• Interest in human resources and people operations
• Available to work full‑time during the summer break and at least 3 days per week during the school term

About Lilly Türkiye

Lilly is a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world. Lilly started its operations in Türkiye in the 1950s by having its products manufactured and distributed through a partnership with a Turkish company. In 1993, its operations were gathered under Lilly İlaç Ticaret Ltd. Şti. Since then, Lilly has been bringing discoveries in the therapeutic areas of endocrinology, central nervous system diseases, oncology, dermatology, rheumatology, migraine, and men’s health to the people of Türkiye.

Lilly İlaç has been recognized as a Top Employer in Türkiye multiple times and was included among Türkiye’s Best Employers in Aon Hewitt’s Best Employer Surveys on three occasions. Following Great Place to Work® certification in 2023 and 2024, Lilly İlaç was named to the Türkiye’s Best Employers™ 2025 list by Great Place to Work®. Lilly İlaç was also recognized as one of Türkiye’s Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2025 by Great Place to Work®. Additionally, Lilly İlaç has been honored with the ETIKA Türkiye Ethics Awards by EDMER eleven consecutive times.

To learn more about Lilly İlaç, please visit:

lilly.com/tr | Facebook: LillyTurkiye | Instagram: @lilly_turkiye

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. 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. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lillydoes not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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