Global HR Intern

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

With nearly 19,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning almost 64 plants in 18 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging.

About the internship

Are you looking to start your HR career in an international environment and contribute to meaningful people initiatives from day one? As our Global HR Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to a broad range of HR topics, support both local and global initiatives, and collaborate with stakeholders across functions and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in Hire-to-Retire process design activities, with a focus on recruitment, onboarding, employee changes and job changes.
• Support Talent, Culture and Organization initiatives, including performance management, succession management, learning, leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
• Help improve HR systems, tools and practices through data updates, process documentation and user feedback.
• Maintain organizational management structures and support HR Business Partners with process-related updates and system follow-up.
• Coordinate HR project activities, communications, workshops and training logistics as needed.

What you will learn:

• How global HR processes are designed, improved and implemented across countries.
• How talent, culture, learning and organizational effectiveness initiatives are delivered in a multinational company.
• How HR systems, data and tools support people decisions and process efficiency.
• How to collaborate with HR Business Partners and stakeholders across functions, cultures and geographies.

About you:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Work and Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration or another relevant field.
• First practical experience through internships, student jobs or part-time roles is an asset.
• Fluency in English and French is required; any additional language is a plus.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills, with a proactive, curious and eager-to-learn mindset.
• Comfortable working with diverse teams and stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Collaborative, flexible and accountable team player with a positive can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of Learning and Development is an asset.

Eligibility:

This internship is intended for students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at a university or higher education institution based in Switzerland. A valid Swiss permit and a tripartite internship agreement are required.

Next Steps:

If you are curious, motivated and ready to start building your HR career in a global environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take your first step into international HR with O-I.

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives, encourages growth, and enables everyone to contribute.

Our Recruitment Process:

The recruitment process will include two interviews: the first interview with HR, followed by a second interview with the hiring manager.

What we offer at O-I:

• A meaningful one-year full-time internship where you will contribute to real HR projects, not only administrative tasks.
• Exposure to both Swiss and global HR topics in a collaborative, international environment.
• Learning and guidance from experienced HR professionals and business stakeholders.
• A culture that encourages curiosity, growth, inclusion, respect and well-being.
• Hybrid working, with up to two days per week working from home.
• Flexible working hours and practical on-site benefits at the Mex office in Vufflens-la-Ville, including free parking, bus service, canteen/restaurant and discounted fuel station.
• A chance to discover the world of glass packaging from the inside and see how everyday products are shaped by innovation, sustainability and people.

Expected start date: August/September 2026 for a one-year full-time internship.