People & Organisation Assistant / HR Administrator

Novo Nordisk A/S; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Johannesburg seeks a People & Organisation Assistant / HR Administrator. In this role, you will provide comprehensive HR administrative support, ensuring compliance and a smooth employee experience. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and possess a degree in Human Resources or Psychology, along with 2–3 years' experience in HR or administration. This is a fixed-term contract position offering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in HR Administration or General Administration, ideally within multinational pharmaceuticals/healthcare/FMCG.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end HR administrative support.
• Support the implementation of HR programmes and projects.
• Coordinate end-to-end HR administration from onboarding new hires to exits.
• Lead and support employee wellness initiatives.
• Liaise with payroll consultants for accurate payroll inputs.
• Manage employee documentation and data.
• Coordinate benefits administration and HR audits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Service-oriented

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Fluent English

MS Office skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/Psychology

Tools

HR systems

Job description

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.