We are looking for a People & Culture Trainee to join our People & Culture Team at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich for 7- 10 months.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the main business center, close to the city's leisure attractions and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Zurich. The Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich has 80 guest rooms and suites and three dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a lobby lounge. The hotel is ideal for meetings and events with its newly renovated event facilities, including a grand historic ballroom.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich within the People & Culture Department in Zurich, the People & Culture Trainee is responsible for supporting People & Culture initiatives, assisting with employee engagement activities, and contributing to the overall development of a positive workplace culture. The People & Culture Trainee reports to the People & Culture Team.

Start Date: July or August 2026

As a P&C Trainee, you will be responsible for the following tasks:   

• Planning and coordinating interview appointments

• Supporting the implementation of P&C projects

• Organizing birthday gifts for our colleagues

• Running errands and managing administrative tasks within the P&C department

• Answering phone calls and overseeing the reception at the entrance of the P&C office

• Serving as the first point of contact for employee concerns on various topics

• Assisting the entire P&C team with a variety of administrative tasks

As P&C Trainee, we expect from you:

• A completed education in an administrative field, ideally in the hospitality industry, or you are a student at a hotel management school

• Organizational talent and enthusiasm for designing efficient processes

• A strong sense of quality and attention to detail in your work

• Flexibility, resilience, and a solution-oriented mindset

• Excellent German skills and good English skills, both written and spoken

• Team spirit and a willingness to actively contribute to collaboration

• A positive demeanor and confident appearance when interacting with employees and candidates

• Discretion and a high level of responsibility when handling confidential information

• Initial experience with MS Office applications (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel) or other administrative tools is an advantage

Our commitment to you:

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Swiss Deluxe Rates.

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