HR Intern

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite for 3 days per week.

No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The Graduate Trainee HR Intern will support the HR Partnering team in delivering day-to-day people-related activities and employee support across assigned business functions. This role is designed for fresh graduates who are looking to start a career in Human Resources and gain practical exposure to core HR partnering activities, employee lifecycle processes, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and employee engagement initiatives.

The intern will work closely with HR Partners and cross-functional teams to support the business in areas such as onboarding, employee communication, data management, reporting, policy coordination, and HR projects.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the team in day-to-day HR coordination and administrative activities.
• Assist in onboarding activities for new hires, including documentation, joining formalities, and orientation coordination.
• Help maintain employee records, organization data, and HR documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support the team in preparing HR reports, trackers, dashboards, and employee-related data summaries.
• Coordinate with employees and managers for routine HR queries, document collection, and follow-up actions.
• Assist in employee engagement initiatives, events, communication campaigns, and culture-building activities.
• Support execution of employee lifecycle processes such as confirmations, transfers, internal movements, and exit documentation.
• Help prepare presentations, meeting materials, and summaries for HR reviews and business discussions.
• Work with the HR team to ensure compliance with HR policies, internal processes, and documentation standards.
• Provide coordination support for ongoing HR projects, process improvement initiatives, and people programs.

Education

• Fresh graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Commerce, or related discipline.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Internship, academic project, or coursework related to HR is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of employee lifecycle processes and HR practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Professional attitude with strong ownership and accountability.

Shift

• 0% - 5% travel
• Prefer 12pm - 9pm India time. Willingness to work outside of these hours as needed.
• Ability to work in a global and virtual environment and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected]. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.