About this opportunity:
We are offering an one-year HR internship in Kazakhstan designed for a motivated early-career talent to support People Business Partner (PBP) activities across the Southern Balkans, UAG & Central Asia geography (Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Bulgaria, Albania, Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan) with extensive focus in Kazakhstan. This is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in strategic HR work, partner with business leaders, and learn the end-to-end HR agenda in a global, fast-moving organization.
You will be part of the EMEA People team - an energetic, collaborative group focused on developing people and delivering results. During this internship you will be mentored by experienced Business Partners and the Head of People South Europe and Eurasia and will have exposure to multiple HR functions including Talent Acquisition, Rewards, Talent & Development, Employee Relations and People Analytics.
What you will do:
- Support People Business Partners in day-to-day HR activities and stakeholder management across Kazakhstan and other countries of the region.
- Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes and offer administration
- Help execute local and regional people programs (talent reviews, performance processes, learning initiatives, employee engagement)
- Contribute to people analytics and reporting to help drive data-informed HR decisions
- Support compliance activities, local labor law checks and basic documentation related to employee relations
- Participate in change and organizational initiatives, helping prepare communications and coordination plans
- Liaise with People Operations, Payroll, and shared services to ensure smooth HR service delivery
- Attend governance and local management meetings as an observer / note-taker and support follow-up actions
Who we are looking for:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Prior relevant experience in HR is preferred, with internships or part-time exposure considered a plus.
- Strong interest in developing a career in HR and People Business Partnering
- Good analytical skills and comfort working with data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident working with stakeholders at different levels
- Proactive, curious, organized, and able to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work both independently and within a multicultural team
- Availability to travel
- Fluency in English and Russian; additional regional language(s) is an advantage
What we offer:
- Structured 12-month internship with meaningful on-the-job responsibilities and mentoring from senior People leaders
- Exposure to cross-functional HR topics and real projects that impact the business
- Opportunity to build a professional network across the region and learn global HR practices in an international company
- A supportive, inclusive team culture focused on learning and development
- Competitive internship compensation and local benefits like:
- Recognition awards and distinctions
- Vacation (regular up to 28 calendar days) + additional vacation for family events
- Lunch allowances
- Medical Insurance
- Mobile terminals with monthly subscription
- Training & professional development programs (in accordance with your training plan agreed with you Manager)
- Free access to recognized learning platforms (SkillSoft, Coursera)
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Kazakhstan (KZ) || Almaty
Req ID: 780533
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Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
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