People & Organization (HR) Intern

About the role

This internship provides hands‑on experience supporting the People & Organization (HR) team at Novartis. You will assist across the employee lifecycle, gaining exposure to talent acquisition, learning & development, HR operations, compliance, reporting, and employee experience initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Support audit preparation, document management, and compliance activities.
• Assist with process documentation and upkeep of HR repositories.
• Conduct data quality reviews and updates in Workday and other HR systems.
• Prepare HR reports, trackers, and dashboards as needed.
• Support onboarding and off‑boarding processes.
• Contribute to employee engagement and culture programs.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Research and benchmark HR‑related topics.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Workday (HR system)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global pharmaceutical leader.
• Exposure to a wide range of HR functions and projects.
• Professional development and mentorship.