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HR Assistant (80-100%)

Organon

Organon

People & HR
lucerne, switzerland
Posted on Feb 21, 2026

Job Description

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.

Role Overview:

This position offers you an exciting opportunity to be part of the HR team and collaborate with a diverse and 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 global HR operating model, vendor coordination, and special HR projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage local HR operations, including but not limited to:

    • Acting as administrator and super user for the time and absence management system

    • Managing the HR mailbox and act as a point of contact for employee inquiries

    • Maintaining personal files, managing purchase orders, and generating various HR reports

    • Preparing, and submitting required documents to local authorities as needed

    • Issuing 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

    • Acting as point of contact for issues escalated by HR Support Centre

    • Acting as point of contact for Payroll team for monthly payroll review and topics requiring local HR input

    • Creating and maintaining HR materials and templates, and publishing 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

Your Qualifications:

  • 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 a quick learning ability

What you can look forward to:

  • Opportunity to work with a talented community of HR professionals and get exposure globally and regionally

  • Highly inclusive company culture

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • Attractive benefits

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

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.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Organon LLC, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Annualized Salary Range

Annualized Salary Range (Global)

Annualized Salary Range (Canada)

Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1

Requisition ID:R538998