HR Intern (Y.E.S. Program) at Siemens Healthineers

Purpose of the Role:

• To support the effective implementation of HR policies, processes, and systems, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and employee engagement across the hybrid workforce. This role acts as a key interface between employees, leadership, and outsourced HR services, while driving digital transformation and continuous improvement within the HR function.

Your tasks and responsibilities:
Employee Support & Policy Guidance

• Provide expert guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, leadership practices, and people-related processes.
• Promote consistent application of HR methods and tools to enhance employee experience and compliance.

HR Operations & Data Quality

• Collaborate with the outsourced HR Operations provider (GBS H2R) to ensure accurate and compliant employee data management.
• Conduct regular audits of employee records and take corrective actions to maintain a “clean bill of health” for all Healthineers employee files.

Digital Transformation

• Drive digitalization initiatives within HR by enhancing forms, templates, and process workflows.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and simplification of HR administrative tasks.

Compliance & Legislative Awareness

• Stay informed of changes in labour legislation and ensure HR practices remain compliant.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining process standards and participating in internal and external audits.

Onboarding & Induction

• Coordinate technical onboarding and induction programs for new employees to ensure a smooth integration into the organization.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Implement talent acquisition standards and support recruitment programs, including interns and trainees.
• Execute administrative tasks related to recruitment, skills development, and compensation & benefits in line with established procedures.

B-BBEE & Skills Development Support

• Assist with data quality reviews, audit preparation, and coordination of B-BBEE Skills Development and Recruitment elements.
• Provide administrative support for training initiatives and compliance reporting.

General HR Projects & Research

• Contribute to HR projects and assignments, including research on relevant HR topics and trends.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the HR function.

Your qualifications and experience:

• Completed BCom (Industrial Psychology, Business Management or Human Resource Management).
• 0- 2 years’ experience within the HR Environment
• Strong knowledge of HR operations and South African labour legislation (LRA & BCEA & Codes of Good Practises).
• Knowledge of Skills Development / B-BBEE
• MS Excel and other similar IT related tools will be advantageous

Your attributes and skills:

• Proactive mindset with a passion for digital innovation and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to support problem solving and finding solutions.
• Work to high specifications to improve and/or maintain quality.
• Bring a sense of urgency to situations, demonstrate an active approach, be willing to get involved to increase the pace and achieve goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Develop trust in people.
• Develop networks and identify resources.
• Confident and ability to deal with difficult and sensitive people and/or situations.
• Note: Mandatory:  Must be a South African National, preferably from a designated diversity group