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Human Resources Associate Overview: ​

The HR Associate position will be part of the HR Foundations program. HR Foundations is a rotational program that provides undergraduate hires with 2 to 3 roles over the course of their first two years with the company. Participants will have an experience in the COE (Center of Expertise) side of HR as well as in a Business Support HR role. The purpose of the program is to orient and integrate undergraduate hires to Lilly and within the HR function. Upon graduating the program, participants will have a foundation in HR, established business knowledge, understand their career goals, and will move into a position within the HR function.

​​Responsibilities: ​

Responsibilities for the position will depend on the first assignment within the HR Foundations program. Typically, HR associates are expected to:

• ​Collaborate effectively within the work team and cross-functional partners
• ​Deliver on the assigned work and projects
• ​Demonstrate curiosity in learning and coming up to speed on the role and area of HR
• Think strategically and analytically to solve problems and complete work
• Take initiative where you are able to share your perspective and make improvements

​​Requirements: ​

• ​Currently enrolled in and attending school, and will complete Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in one of the following fields: human resources, all business disciplines, psychology, communications, social sciences, or liberal arts
• Expected graduation by August 2025
• Must have successfully completed a Lilly HR Internship in 2024
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

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​​Desired Experience:​

• ​Strong learning agility
• Strong curiosity and analytical capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
• Interest in pursuing a career within HR
• ​Pharmaceutical / healthcare experience or interest ​​

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