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Each one of our timepieces is a perfect combination of exclusive design, innovative technology and precision. All of these values have played their part in making IWC Schaffhausen a dynamic and quickly growing international brand which has established itself in the upper echelons of the luxury watch segment: the perfect environment for those embarking on careers in the luxury goods industry as well as highly qualified, ambitious specialists and management figures who are attracted by the flair of the international luxury goods sector.
For our Global People Development team at our Headquarters in Schaffhausen, we are looking for an
INTERN PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT (100%)
Are you passionate about empowering people and making a real difference? Join our Global People Development team as an Intern and help us "Grow and Thrive"!
This 6-month internship, starting October 1st, 2026, places you at the heart of our People Development activities. You'll work closely with our global team, colleagues, and external partners, reporting directly to the Head of Global People Development. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a tangible impact.
Start: October 2026
Duration: 6 months
YOUR MISSION AT IWC.
- Drive Program Success: Contribute to Leadership, Talent, and Performance programs aligned with business objectives.
- Engage & Communicate: Manage communications across various channels to promote development initiatives and foster a learning’s culture.
- Master our Learning Platform: Administer our IWC Academy (Learning Management System) – content, sessions, assignments, and reporting.
- Champion Development: Market development offerings to local HRBPs and provide essential support and information.
- Orchestrate Logistics: Master pre and post-activity administration (registrations, materials, bookings, invoices, equipment, communication).
- Gain Financial Acumen: Manage vendor creation, accounting in SAP, and budget tracking for People Development.
- Innovate & Contribute: Participate in various People Development projects to enhance our positive impact and foster a high-perfromance culture.
HOW YOU BECOME PART OF THE JOURNEY.
- Academic Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business, Hospitality Management, or related fields.
- Key Traits: Creative self-starter, detail-oriented, team player, strong interpersonal and communication skills, hands-on, growth mindset, customer-centric, results-oriented, highly organized, excellent project management skills, tech-savvy, adaptable, and independent.
- Languages: Fluent in English and German.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US.
IWC offers you a challenging working environment: rooted in Switzerland, but operating successfully internationally. We combine tradition with innovation and attach great importance to change management, training and further education as well as personal development. Find below a selection of fringe benefits provided by us:
- Daily food & beverage allowance of CHF 7, redeem-able in the in-house restaurant and selected restaurants in Schaffhausen.
- Yearly health insurance contribution of CHF 2'340 for fulltime contracts.
- 25 days vacation annually (30 days as of the age of 50), 5 additional bridge compensation days.
- Special conditions on selected IWC products.
- Diverse health & wellbeing initiatives and programs, including financial support for external childcare.
- IWC Sport Club (est. 1972) for sport enthusiasts.
- Attractive workplace adjacent to the river rhine, inviting for social activities amongst colleagues.
- Memorable internal events (Christmas, summer after work drinks, etc.).
- And many more!