Nokia Human Resources Internship 2026

About the Company

Nokia is a global technology company with a long history in telecommunications and innovation. Founded in 1865 and headquartered in Finland, Nokia is best known today for its role in building advanced network infrastructure, including mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. The company focuses on enabling 5G and future technologies, providing solutions for telecom operators, enterprises, and public sector organisations worldwide.

About the Internship

Nokia is seeking ambitious university graduates in Human Resources for a Graduate Internship program within its People Organisation group in Johannesburg, South Africa. This internship offers a pivotal opportunity to contribute to Nokia's mission of enhancing and accelerating meaningful employee engagement, fostering cutting-edge innovation, and cultivating deep technical expertise.

Interns will gain invaluable hands-on experience, learning directly from industry leaders and applying their academic knowledge to real-world challenges within the dynamic telecommunications sector. Join us to develop essential technical and interpersonal skills, laying the foundation for a thriving career in the booming tech industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Record keeping by maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records and files and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. 
• Assisting with the onboarding process for new hires, scheduling inductions.
• Ensuring that benefits documents are fully completed and share then with the People Care Partner.
• Assisting with payroll processes, including gathering data and submitting to the People Care Partner for review.
• Assisting with the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR policies and procedures. 
• Assisting with the coordination of HR events in line with the annual employee engagement program.
• Liaising with key stakeholders for HR related events.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resource management or a similar field.
• Understanding and applying relevant labour laws and regulations to HR practices. 
• SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools.

Skills and Competencies we Value

• Managing multiple tasks, prioritizing deadlines, and staying organized in a fast-paced environment. 
• Maintaining accuracy and precision in data entry, record keeping, and report generation. 
• The ability to communicate effectively with employees, HR staff, and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.