Executive Assistant - Meggitt PLC (California)
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Meggitt, a worldwide leader in aerospace, defence and selected energy markets. We believe in our vision of ‘Enabling the Extraordinary: To Fly, To Power, To Live”. These core values – teamwork, integrity and excellence – are what have allowed us to become the company we are today. With facilities and over 12,000 employees worldwide, Meggitt draws on over 160 years of expertise to enhance the lives of people across the globe.
Our Engine Systems division brings together a range of abilities to support aero-engine manufacturers including Pratt & Whitney, General Electric, Safran and Rolls Royce.
At Meggitt, we have spearheaded pioneering applied research and technology programmes to develop next generation turbofan cooling. We create thermal management components which operate reliably in extremes of temperature, pressure and vibration on the engines and airframes of leading military and commercial rotary and fixed wing aircraft.
Together, our Engine Systems division is helping to create the engines of the future.
Job Designation
The Executive Assistant will support the site General Manager and the Human Resources department. Manage schedules, travel planning and arrangements. Works closely with the executive(s) to optimize project time lines and ensure business objectives are achieved. Routinely analyzes conflicting situations and identifies alternative courses of action.
Job Core Responsibilities
+ Provides administrative support to the site General Manager and Human Resources department
+ Performs advanced administrative services, managing one or more executive's schedules, travel planning and arrangements
+ Uses broad knowledge of company operations, analyzes conflicting situations and priorities and identifies alternative courses of action
+ Researches and books best travel options for executive; staying within departmental budget, while maximizing resources and generating travel reports as needed
+ Manages projects in support of business objectives and provides metrics reports and analysis of data
+ Schedules and manages executive meetings, prepares presentation materials, and manages onsite visitors
+ Performs data management, creates professional documents and manages multiple expense reports
+ Prepares presentations
+ Other responsibilities as assigned
Job Specifications
Education : Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma. Preferred, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Years Experience : 7-10 years of relevant experience
Skills
+ Knowledge and experience as an executive assistant with the ability to interact professionally with associates on all levels
+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain confidentialities
+ Ability to research, analyze and interpret complex data
+ Knowledge of human resources processes and concepts
+ Demonstrated analytical skills and judgment to proactively identify and solve problems
+ Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
+ Ability to solve complex problems and make decisions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
+ Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills to drive tasks to completion
+ Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools
Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at 1-855-474-7665 or HRISon@meggitt.com.
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