Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovatio...

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People & Organization (HR) Intern

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

0

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Human Resources / HR , Internships

Summary

To provide administrative, operational, and project support to the People & Organization (HR) team while gaining hands-on experience across key HR processes. The intern will be exposed to the employee lifecycle activities such as: talent acquisition, learning and development, HR operations, compliance, reporting, and employee experience initiatives.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

• Assist with maintaining employee records and HR documentation.
• Support audit preparation, document management, and compliance activities.
• Assist with process documentation and maintaining HR repositories.
• Support data quality reviews and updates in Workday and other HR systems.
• Prepare HR reports, trackers, and dashboards as required.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Support employee engagement activities and culture programs.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on HR-related topics.
• Handle employee information with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ensure adherence to Novartis policies, procedures, and local legal requirements.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.

Key performance indicators:

• Timely completion of audit requests and assigned tasks.
• Accuracy of documentation and data reviews.
• Quality of analyses and audit support materials.
• Effective tracking and follow-up of audit actions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

• Assist with maintaining employee records and HR documentation.
• Support audit preparation, document management, and compliance activities.
• Assist with process documentation and maintaining HR repositories.
• Support data quality reviews and updates in Workday and other HR systems.
• Prepare HR reports, trackers, and dashboards as required.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Support employee engagement activities and culture programs.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on HR-related topics.
• Handle employee information with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ensure adherence to Novartis policies, procedures, and local legal requirements.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent.