- *How you can make an impact**
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In our People \& Organization (P\&O) team, you help create a great employee experience by supporting key HR and recruitment processes that keep our organization running smoothly and compliantly.
- You actively support talent sourcing activities, using various channels to help build a diverse, high‑quality candidate pool.
- You screen resumes and assist with shortlisting candidates, helping to move profiles efficiently through the hiring process.
- You facilitate job postings in Workday and ensure they are up to date, accurate and aligned with our requirements.
- You conduct initial phone screens to assess candidates’ qualifications and fit, providing a professional first impression of Eppendorf.
- You coordinate interviews and meetings, managing calendars and scheduling to ensure a smooth and structured recruitment workflow.
- You maintain clear, timely communication with candidates, answering questions and keeping them informed about their status in the process.
- You update recruitment reports on a regular basis, providing visibility into the progress and status of open positions.
- You support background verification processes, helping to ensure a reliable and compliant assessment of candidate credentials.
- You contribute to continuous improvement in the recruitment life cycle by sharing observations and ideas for more efficient processes.
- You support the coordination of Mercer tests and other assessments, helping ensure a consistent and fair evaluation of candidates.
- You assist in various HR operations activities as needed (e.g. onboarding support, documentation, employee queries), gaining broad exposure to the P\&O function.
- You contribute to the payroll process, supporting accuracy, timeliness and compliance with internal policies and local regulations.
- You help compile statutory reports for India and MEA, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
- You collaborate on creating quick guides and simple explanations for APA policies, making complex information accessible and easy to understand for employees and managers.
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- Bringing a bachelor’s degree / master's degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, commerce or a related field – or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience (e.g. internships).
- Showing strong interest in HR, talent acquisition and people topics, and a desire to build a career in the P\&O field.
- Ideally bringing initial experience (e.g. internship, apprenticeship or project work) in recruitment, HR operations or administrative roles.
- Working confidently with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and being eager to learn new digital tools and HR systems (experience with Workday is an advantage).
- Communicating clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and representing Eppendorf in a service‑oriented and friendly manner towards candidates and colleagues.
- Being well‑organized, reliable and detail‑oriented, able to handle multiple tasks, follow defined processes and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrating a proactive, hands‑on mindset: you ask questions, seek feedback and are curious to understand the “why” behind processes.
- Handling confidential information with discretion and acting with integrity in all HR‑related topics.
- Enjoying collaboration in a diverse, cross‑functional environment and being open to learning from experienced colleagues.
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- *Purpose and impact.** At Eppendorf, you contribute to solutions that help improve people’s lives around the world – and you start your HR career in a meaningful environment.
- *A learning‑focused role.** As an apprentice, you receive close guidance from experienced P\&O colleagues and exposure to end‑to‑end HR and recruitment processes.
- *Room to grow.** You take on responsibility step by step, can bring in your ideas and see how your contribution supports candidates, employees and the business.
- *Fair and supportive environment.** We offer a culture based on collaboration, respect and openness, where questions are welcome and learning from mistakes is part of development.
- *Development opportunities.** With access to learning resources such as the Eppendorf Academy, digital platforms and workshops, you can continuously build your professional and personal skills.