HR Trainee – Support Human Resources Operations

About the role

Swissport is looking for an enthusiastic HR Trainee to join its Human Resources department. This position provides hands‑on exposure to recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, reporting and training coordination while supporting the smooth operation of HR processes.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment activities such as CV screening, interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Support onboarding and induction programmes for new hires and trainees.
• Prepare employment contracts, attestations, HR letters and other administrative documents.
• Maintain employee files, monitor attendance, leave and absenteeism.
• Enter data for HR reporting, KPI tracking and monthly dashboards.
• Coordinate training logistics, track attendance and follow‑up on development initiatives.
• Help organise career fairs, recruitment events and employer‑branding activities.
• Participate in HR audits, compliance checks and documentation archiving.
• Provide administrative support for payroll preparation, probation follow‑up and contract renewals.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• Strong interest in HR and people management.
• Good organisational and communication abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.