Administrative Assistant – German Innovation Center (m/f/d)

Job description

Are you looking to take your career to the next level?

The German Innovation Centre next to Frankfurt am Main is home to some of P&G’s most iconic brands such as Pampers, Always and Gillette.

YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER

From its foundation 185 years ago as a soap and candle start-up, P&G today is a leading consumer goods company. We are home to iconic, trusted brands that touch 5 billion consumers worldwide and make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways.

We want you to bring your insight, creativity, and passion to join our dedicated teams who have helped us grow into a global company.

Our people are our greatest asset : with our philosophy of promotion from within, we place strong emphasis on employee development and are committed to finding and fostering world-class talent. Learn from our inspiring leaders, shape our supportive and welcoming culture, and place your personal development at the core of your work!

YOUR ROLE

In this role you will be responsible to support the business with day-to-day work across all areas of their projects. You will be working with technical office tools and software applications, calendar management and coordinate travel and business meetings.

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Some of your responsibilities are e. g. providing calendar management, meeting coordination, arranging travel & expense reports, budget tracking, manage email distribution lists, assisting overseas visitors, purchase order management and budget support.

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You will ensure interns/co-ops/new hires have successful employee moments of truth. That means e. g. ordering & setting up laptop & supplies, organizing welcome carts, onboarding schedules, and organising final reviews.

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You also keep office supplies stocked and you’re the point of contact for all large group meeting setups and logistics.

To be successful in this role you should have an interest in being an integral part of the organization and culture and with a mindset to act with accountability and urgency to support the productivity of the department.

After joining you will build on your existing skills with MS Office and learn our P&G work systems. Over time we encourage you to upskill with regular trainings to keep on building your capability and capacity.

Qualifications

YOUR PROFILE

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Strong organizational skills, well-structured and proactive to manage diverse and multiple responsibilities daily

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Fluent English and Strong German required

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Strong collaboration skills and interested to work with diverse individuals and teams

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The ability to work autonomously with impeccable attention to detail and set priorities on your own

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You’re flexible and can handle unexpected situations and required changes

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You are competent with Microsoft Office – especially Excel and PowerPoint

As a plus:

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You have professional experience in the field of organisation, finance or a similar area of high complexity

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Experienced in using administrative systems e.g. My Purchase, Coupa and SAP

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Skilled in data analysis and presentation for e. g. budget tracking

WHAT WE OFFER

At P&G, Day 1 starts with you making an impact on the world, P&G brands, and your career. You will feel the ownership of your work from the beginning, leading initiatives, and taking ownership and responsibility. We will offer you world-class development to help you become a leader in your field. And it’s not just about what you will do, but how we will make you feel: encouraged, valued, purposeful, challenged, heard, and confident.

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A competitive compensation and benefits package - This includes pension, life assurance, health insurance, flexible working, a stock ownership scheme and other social benefits. Regular salary revisions and possible promotions - all in line with your results, performance and potential.

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Continuous coaching and mentorship  – We are passionate about our work. We will make sure you receive both formal training and regular mentorship from your manager and others.

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Dynamic, creative and supportive work environment  – employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance

APPLICATION

To optimally prepare for our online assessment & interviews, make sure you fully understand  our application process.

Please ensure you provide:

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CV

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Copy of apprenticeship or university diploma

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Copy of relevant work, internship and volunteering certificates or reference letters

Please upload all documents in the "CV/Resume" field. Incomplete applications may lead to delays in the recruitment process.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

P&G is an equal opportunity employer, where respect, diversity, and inclusion are the cornerstones of our culture. We create a company in which all people have the same access and the same chance to learn, grow, succeed, and develop. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identification, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected factor.

To ensure that everybody who is interested in joining our team has equal opportunity and ability to start that journey, we have made sure our hiring process is flexible and accessible. From the application to interviews, our team will adapt to your needs and what works best to help you show us your best. To learn more about the P&G Disability Accommodation process,  click here.