People & Organisation Assistant / HR Administrator

Novo Nordisk; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Johannesburg is seeking a People & Organisation Assistant / HR Administrator to provide comprehensive HR administrative support. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive mindset. This role emphasizes creating a compliant and engaging employee experience, managing documentation, and coordinating HR projects. The position offers significant opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Engaging workplace culture

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end HR administrative support.
• Support the implementation of HR programmes and projects.
• Coordinate end-to-end HR administration, from onboarding to exits.
• Manage employee documentation and data accurately.
• Maintain HR records and compliance activities.

Skills

Organised

Service-oriented

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Proactive mindset

Strong MS Office skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Psychology

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Overview

People & Organisation Assistant / HR Administrator

Category: Business Support & Administration | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA | 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.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Deadline

13 February of 2026. (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis)

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long‑term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.