Nokia is seeking ambitious HR Graduates for a pivotal internship in Johannesburg. Gain hands-on experience in payroll, onboarding, and employee engagement within the global tech sector. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR and knowledge of SAP. Hybrid work and mentorship benefits.
📍 Role Overview
- Company: Nokia (People Organisation Group)
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Category: Graduate Internship
- Work Mode: Hybrid / Flexible working schemes
🎯 Purpose of the Internship
This program is designed for recent graduates looking to launch a career in the “booming” telecommunications and tech industry. As an intern within Nokia’s People Organisation, you will move beyond academic theory to help accelerate meaningful employee engagement and support the operational backbone of a global workforce. You will work under the guidance of industry leaders to develop both the technical HR skills and the professional interpersonal skills needed for long-term career growth.
🔑 Your Responsibilities
Operational Excellence
- Onboarding: Assisting with the end-to-end process for new hires, including the scheduling of critical induction sessions.
- Payroll & Benefits: Gathering data for payroll processing and ensuring all benefits documentation is fully completed for the People Care Partner.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining precise, up-to-date employee files while ensuring total compliance with data protection regulations (POPIA/GDPR).
Strategy & Engagement
- Policy Support: Assisting with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Event Coordination: Helping organize HR events in line with the annual employee engagement program to foster a positive company culture.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Acting as a point of contact for key internal stakeholders during HR-related events and projects.
✅ Your Skills and Experience
Essential (Must Have)
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of relevant South African Labour Laws (LRA, BCEA, EEA).
- Tools: Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and digital HR tools.
Desirable (Nice to Have)
- Precision: High level of accuracy in data entry and report generation.
- Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with diverse employee groups.