Job Requirements

We’re looking for students of Czech Universities, who are interested in a long-term collaboration with MSD IT. 

Have you always wanted to work in a company where your work can have a real impact? Do you enjoy working in an international environment with lots of room for personal development? Are you ready to join a company where we cherish Diversity and Inclusion and the wellbeing of our employees?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented student to join our IT Talent Enablement team as a Workforce Strategy and Planning Intern. In this role, you will be responsible for managing our Headcount Governance Tool, addressing user queries primarily through email communication, and managing access rights.

Your ability to navigate ambiguity and apply common sense will be crucial as you support workforce planning processes within our IT organization. You will be expected to utilize multiple information sources to resolve queries effectively and provide insightful recommendations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, particularly in written correspondence, experience in handling customer queries, and a genuine interest in talent development. Your proactive approach and critical thinking will help us enhance our workforce strategy.

The position offers multiple learning opportunities, including exposure to workforce planning strategies, mentorship from experienced team members, and the possibility to learn how to use Power BI.

Interning as a Workforce Strategy and Planning Intern, you will:

Oversee the Headcount Governance Tool, administer its inbox, and respond to user queries in a timely manner.Gain a detailed understanding of the Headcount Governance Tool's business processes and provide feedback for improvements.Collaborate with developers on enhancements to the Headcount Governance Tool, providing feedback from a business process perspective.Deliver training and guidance to IT leaders and stakeholders on the effective utilization of the Headcount Governance Tool.Collaborate with the Workforce Planning team to comprehend and update workforce plans, ensuring data precision and alignment with business objectives.Conduct regular data validation and quality assurance checks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the dashboards.Identify and propose enhancements to workforce planning processes and methodologies based on data analysis.

What should you know / have:

Strong communication skills.Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.Keen attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure.Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.Adaptability to a dynamic work environment where priorities and requirements may change.Advanced proficiency in English.Experience in customer support is preferred.Ability to work 20 hours a week across at least 3-4 working days.This position is hybrid, with an expectation of 2-3 days in the office.

Besides a great atmosphere and flexible working environment, we also offer:

Hourly wageMultinational environment in the leading pharma corporationMeal vouchers and Multisport cardFlexible working hoursFriendly working environmentPossibility of challenging career

Who we are … 

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for … 

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth. 

Invent. Impact. Inspire. 

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Please note that our third party recruitment partner will retain and employ successful applicants for this program. 

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Requisition ID:P-100915