Executive Assistant to the CHRO

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer at the Headquarters in Pfäffikon SZ.

In this exciting role, you will focus in supporting the CHRO in all daily tasks and acting as single point of contact. Your personality and skills will be instrumental in coordinating meetings, preparing presentations and interacting with C-level. Your discretion and trustworthiness will be crucial in this role.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as turntable of information; inform and advise the CHRO about improvement potentials and relevant topics, e.g. people, organization, planning, etc.
• Extensive calendar management and follow-up on tasks and deadlines
• Take care of incoming phone calls, emails and correspondence
• Meeting the day-to-day administrative and organizational needs of the CHRO
• Manage complex travel arrangements
• Interaction with the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, direct reports of the CHRO as well as all relevant stakeholders
• Organize and manage meetings such as HRLT Meetings, HR Townhalls, European Forum Meetings, General Leadership Meetings, or similar
• Manage, coordinate or support HR projects by request of CHRO
• Prepare presentations and documents as needed
• Handling expenses and invoices
• Deputize and support other Assistants to the Executive Committee

Your Profile

• Commercial education (KV, HF, FH, Bachelor) with 3-5 years related experience in a similar role preferably in an international company
• Further education as Executive Assistant with Federal Diploma is a plus
• Very good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Precise, structured and independent working style
• Friendly and customer-oriented attitude
• Trustworthy and discreet personality
• Flexible, resilient and team oriented
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Fluent in written and spoken German and English

We offer

• An opportunity to grow and develop
• A very welcoming, supportive and collaborative team spirit and an open company culture
• An exciting and challenging opportunity to work in an international global technology company
• Attractive compensation and working conditions incl. Lunch Checks
• Modern office facilities within 10 min walk to the train station Pfäffikon/SZ with direct connections to Zurich; the motorway Chur/Zurich within 5 min drive

Can you identify with this position and are you looking for a new challenge? Then we are eager to meet you! Please apply online.

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. 

Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 

We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.

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