Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Human Resources – EMEA & Asia, £38-42k salary + benefitsRemote working with some site based days in Leicester (You will need to be based within 90 minutes travel of Leicester)Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am – 4:45 pm, Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm  A unique opportunity to step into a highly valued role, previously held for eight years, supporting the Vice President of Human Resources for EMEA & Asia within a global manufacturing organisation.This position is available due to retirement and offers the chance to work at a strategic level across multiple international locations. About the RoleAs an Executive Assistant you will provide essential support to the VP HR, managing a variety of administrative and operational tasks within Human Resources. Working with stakeholders in the UK, Germany, Italy, China, India, and Vietnam, you will play a key role in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness within the HR function.Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the VP HR with operational process improvements by gathering and analysing data and producing reports for business use.
• Updating and maintaining training plans and schedules.
• Managing communications, ensuring key actions and updates are proactively shared.
• Coordinating and supporting HR-related projects.

 What Makes You Successful in This Role of Executive Assistant?We are looking for someone who:

• Is curious, asks insightful questions, listens actively, and retains information.
• Communicates proactively, keeping stakeholders informed without needing to be prompted.
• Brings creativity and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Is accountable, confident, and respectful in interactions.
• Excels at time management and prioritisation.
• Can adapt to change and work effectively in ambiguous situations.
• Works well under pressure while maintaining a calm and professional approach.
• Can clearly articulate business needs across multiple global sites.

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role as Executive Assistant

• A dynamic and varied workload.
• The chance to work on interesting projects within a global HR function.
• The opportunity to build relationships and make an impact at a senior level

Working Arrangements

• Ideally five days a week, with flexibility for shorter working days if required.
• Primarily remote working, with office-based options available in Leicester.
• More office-based days initially to support onboarding and relationship-building, with increased remote working as knowledge develops

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