Executive Assistant Human Resources - #2171030

Executive Assistant & HR

A unique opportunity to combine executive support, HR and governance within a successful international manufacturing business

Our client is a well-established and growing international manufacturing organisation with operations across multiple global locations. They are seeking a highly organised and proactive professional to take ownership of a varied role that combines executive support, HR and governance administration.

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, this position offers the opportunity to become a trusted business partner, supporting key business operations, board activities and people processes across the organisation.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement and making a genuine impact within a close-knit and collaborative business environment.

The Role

Working closely with senior leaders, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of HR, governance activities and executive support functions.

Key responsibilities include:

Executive & Governance Support

• Coordinating board and shareholder meetings
• Preparing agendas, meeting packs and supporting documentation
• Taking and producing accurate meeting minutes
• Tracking actions and maintaining governance records
• Supporting statutory and compliance requirements
• Coordinating documentation and approvals across international business entities
• Liaising with senior stakeholders across multiple locations

HR & People Support

• Acting as a key point of contact for HR and employee support
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities
• Maintaining HR records and employee data
• Assisting with performance review and probationary processes
• Supporting employee engagement initiatives
• Coordinating HR reporting and compliance activities
• Working with managers to support a positive employee experience

Business Support

• Providing executive and administrative support to senior leadership
• Managing business documentation and records
• Assisting with insurance renewals and supplier documentation
• Supporting various business improvement and administrative projects

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders
• High levels of professionalism and discretion
• Strong attention to detail
• CIPD – preferred
• Experience within HR, governance, administration or executive support environments

What's on Offer?

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus
• Diverse and highly visible role
• Direct access to senior leadership
• International business exposure
• Structured handover from a long-serving incumbent
• Opportunity to broaden HR and governance expertise
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

Why Apply?

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution across people, governance and business operations while developing a broad and valuable skillset within a successful international organisation.