BASEL OFFICE - Intern HR

Viking was founded in 1997 and has grown to be the leading small ship travel company, offering destination-focused river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers guests The Thinking Person’s Cruise® in contrast to mainstream cruises.

With more than 250 awards to its name, the company currently operates a fleet of state-of-the-art ships that have received numerous accolades since their launch from industry experts and travelers alike. For the second year in a row, Viking was voted the #1 River Line and the #1 Ocean Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking was also named #1 for both Rivers and Oceans by Travel + Leisure in the 2022 World’s Best Awards making it the only cruise line to reach the top of its categories in both publications in the same year.

We are looking for an (administrative) Intern to join our Human Resources department as of August 2024. 

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.

ROLE DESCRIPTION
• As an administrative intern in our HR department, you will be surrounded by colleagues who will share their extensive Human Resources expertise
• You will be reporting directly to the Director Human Resources
• The internship will start in January; the duration is six months

KEY RESPONSBILITIES
• As an intern in our Human Resources department, you will assist the Human Resources team with administrative tasks related to employees’ documentation, such as filing, digitalizing information, issuing reference letters and contracts, etc.
• Help scheduling interviews for our current recruiting processes
• Support our ongoing projects, while participating in meetings and discussions with the different stakeholders involved
• Help optimizing existing processes and document them
• Play an important part acting as Viking ambassador when interacting with other employees and/or candidates
• On-demand: support our Reception team, welcoming our Head Office visitors 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• You are fluent in English, verbally and in writing
• You are curious and eager to learn how a global cruise line is organized and what is expected from the Human Resources department
• You have a positive personality and like to work in a multi-cultural team
• You have solid computer skills, especially in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

EDUCATION
• You are currently attending a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the field of tourism or hospitality or have recently obtained one
 
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
• Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours 

HOW TO APPLY