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Organisation Assistant​/HR Administrator

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: Novo Nordisk A/S
Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    Employee Relations
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Employee Relations, Data Entry
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: People & Organisation Assistant / HR Administrator

People & Organisation Assistant / HR Administrator

Contract: fixed term contract of 2 years

At Novo Nordisk, we know that great organisations are built on strong foundations. As our People & Organisation Assistant / HR Administrator, you will play a vital role in creating a smooth, compliant, and engaging employee experience — supporting our people from their first day to their next career milestone.

This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who enjoys making things run seamlessly behind the scenes, while contributing to a healthy, inclusive and high-performing workplace. Read more and apply now!

Your new role

You will provide end-to-end HR administrative support, working closely with the P&O team to ensure accurate processes, trusted data, and an exceptional employee experience across the organisation. Your Main Accountabilities will be to:

  • Support the implementation of HR programmes and projects, ensuring operational excellence and efficiency.
  • Coordinate end-to-end HR administration, from onboarding new hires to employee exits.
  • Lead and support employee wellness initiatives, contributing to a healthy workplace culture.
  • Liaise with payroll consultants, ensuring accurate payroll inputs and resolving payroll-related queries.
  • Manage employee documentation and data, including contracts, letters, system updates, and staff announcements.
  • Coordinate benefits administration and external partners (Aon, Discovery, Sanlam), HR audits, and statutory submissions.
  • Maintain accurate HR records, headcount data, reports, and support compliance activities such as Employment Equity and Workman’s Compensation.

    • Your new department

    In our P&O department, you will be part of a team that enhances employee engagement and attracts top talent to ensure Novo Nordisk remains a premier choice for exceptional individuals. Together, we foster an inclusive workplace culture that empowers individuals to thrive and supports our mission to make a positive impact on people's lives.

    Your skills & qualifications

    As our next P&O Assistant, you are organised, service-oriented, and passionate about getting the details right. You take ownership, anticipate needs, and enjoy supporting others through efficient and reliable HR processes

    You will bring:

  • A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Psychology (or relevant Bachelor’s degree)
  • 2–3 years of experience in HR Administration or General Administration, ideally within multinational pharmaceuticals/healthcare/FMCG or related.
  • Solid understanding of payroll processes and HR administration.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.
  • Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience working with HR systems.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent attention to detail.
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