Executive Assistant - Durban, South Africa - Mondi

Mondi

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Durban, South Africa

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Job Title- Executive Assistant- Organisational Unit- Mondi South Africa -> Central Services -> HR- Position Type- Permanent- Minimum years relevant experience- 5-7 years- Location- Merebank - Durban, KZN ZA (Primary)- % Travel %- Job Advert
Who is Mondi?
Mondi offers exciting careers in a workplace where digital and human ingenuity work together. We create innovative solutions with integrity, a passion for performance, and care for our people and our world.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion to perform, and are interested in the chance of working in different countries and cultures around the world, you should consider becoming part of the Mondi Group.

Join us Let's Grow, Create and Inspire Together.
An exciting opportunity awaits you at Mondi South Africa. The
_Central Support _team is searching for an
_Executive Assistant _to join our business located in
_Merebank_, KZN.

Reporting to the Head of HR, the Executive Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting the efficient functioning of the Human Resources department.

The responsibilities will encompass a wide range of administrative and organizational tasks, ensuring smooth operations and enabling the Head of HR to focus on strategic initiatives.

This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Profile Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred. Honours Degree will be advantageous.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and courteous demeanor.
Excellent stakeholder management.
Highly collaborative and approachable with strong soft skills and ability to lead a team.
High level of organization, attention to detail, professionalism, and reliability.

Experience:

years of proven experience as an executive assistant or administrative assistant, preferably in a human resources or corporate environment.

Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to priorities and manage work in a fastpaced environment across multiple projects and work streams with competing time/resource demands.

Key Performance Areas:

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of HR, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, and organizing documents.
Arrange and coordinate meetings, conferences, and appointments for the Head of HR, ensuring all necessary resources and materials are prepared in advance.
Make travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and transportation, for the Head of HR as required.
Prepare and edit documents, presentations, and reports for the HR department, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
Maintain and organize confidential HR files, records, and databases, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
Support HRled change initiatives by developing communication materials that address employee concerns, promote understanding, and encourage buyin.
Assist in the development and implementation of communication plans to support HR initiatives, including employee engagement programs, policy changes, benefits administration, and talent management processes.
Provide communication support for HRled events, such as town hall meetings, training sessions, workshops, and employee recognition programs, including promotional materials and event coordination.
Maintain confidential records, files, and databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility while exercising discretion and confidentiality.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of reports, presentations, and other materials for internal meetings, board meetings, and executivelevel presentations.
Conduct research and gather data on HRrelated topics, trends, and best practices to support decisionmaking and strategic initiatives.
Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the Head of HR, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in handling diverse tasks and responsibilities.
Collaborate with HR team members, as well as crossfunctional teams such as Marketing, IT, and Corporate Communications, to align messaging, branding standards, and communication strategies.
Ensure that all communication materials and activities adhere to relevant regulations, policies, and guidelines, including data privacy and confidentiality requirements.

This appointment will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

The above advert has minimum requirements listed, however Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short listing.