Total 12 Senior Executive assistant hr manager job vacancies in Albury, New South Wales

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior HR Advisor to join our team in Sydney. This pivotal role requires a seasoned HR professional with 6 - 8 years of experience, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across different regions. Experience in working within a multinational or cross-regional environment is highly preferred. The successful candidate will play a critical role in aligning business objectives with people strategies, ensuring workforce growth and development while fostering a positive, high-performance culture in a global context.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Strategy & Business Partnership:

• Collaborate with business leaders across regions to develop and implement people strategies that support global and local business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert HR guidance on talent management, succession planning, and organizational development, with an emphasis on cross-cultural dynamics.
• Partner with senior leadership to influence and implement organizational change initiatives that enhance employee engagement and business performance across multiple regions.
• Proactively assess and address the HR needs of the business, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives on a global scale.

Employee Relations & Performance Management:

• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with both local and international labour laws.
• Oversee and guide performance management processes, supporting managers across regions in delivering effective feedback and developing their teams.
• Lead and manage sensitive employee relations cases, such as grievances and disciplinary actions, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Collaborate with managers to implement performance improvement plans, ensuring alignment with global HR practices.

Change Management & Organizational Development:

• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and providing guidance on restructuring and workforce planning, particularly in multinational contexts.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage the impact of organizational changes on employees across different regions, including communication plans and support structures.
• Act as a change agent, driving initiatives to continuously improve HR processes, policies, and systems across borders.

HR Reporting & Compliance:

• Analyse HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership for strategic decision-making on a global scale.
• Ensure compliance with local and international employment laws and regulations, including guidance on employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and report on key HR metrics, such as turnover, retention, and engagement across different regions, recommending actions where improvements are needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on HR business partnering, employee relations, and talent management, preferably within a multinational or cross-regional environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing and driving business outcomes across regions.
• Excellent knowledge of Australian labour laws, with an understanding of international HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across cultures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities across regions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights for a global workforce.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

Experience working in a multinational company or managing HR in a cross-region context is highly desirable.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within a global company.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with exposure to cross-region operations.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.

This is a Fulltime Permanent position – Monday to Friday (8:30am-4:30pm)

• Schedule & attend meetings on behalf of Managing Director (When required)
• Assist with organising events from small to large scale
• General administration tasks as required by the team
• Manage the Managing Director email inbox, including sorting, prioritising, and responding to emails as appropriate, ensuring that all communications are handled promptly and professionally
• Organise and maintain the Managing Directors calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Ensure all calendar entries are accurate and conflicts are managed effectively
• Coordinate seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders to arrange meetings, including setting up video calls and conference rooms, and preparing necessary meeting materials
• Provide reminders for important tasks and deadlines to the Managing Director
• Assist in the preparation and editing of business correspondence and presentations
• Handle confidential information with a high level of discretion and integrity
• Record, transcribe, and distribute minutes of meetings
• Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work
• Manage and maintain office supplies

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the CEO

Location: Darlinghurst, NSW.

Travel: Some travel could be required to New Zealand, USA, UK or Europe.

About the Role

Dive into a pivotal role at Simple Machines as an Executive Assistant, where you’ll be working directly with the CEO and a global team working with clients to unlock the future of data and AI.

Partnering directly with the CEO, you'll manage important projects, improve how we communicate within the team, and lead initiatives that impact our business directly. This role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a vibrant, fast-paced setting that encourages innovation and growth. Enhance the CEO's ability to lead and expand the company by providing comprehensive support that encompasses administrative tasks, strategic project involvement, and personal assistance, all aimed at maximising efficiency and effectiveness at the executive level.

Company Overview

Simple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in London, Sydney, and New Zealand. We specialise in creating technology solutions at the intersection of data, AI, machine learning, data engineering, and software engineering. Our mission is to help enterprises, technology companies, and governments better connect with and understand their organisations, their people, their customers, and citizens. We are a team of creative engineers and technologists dedicated to unleashing the potential of data in new and impactful ways. We design and build bespoke data platforms and unique software products, create and deploy intelligent systems, and bring engineering expertise to life by transforming data into actionable insights and tangible outcomes. We engineer data to life™.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Administrative and Strategic Support:
• Manage the CEO’s calendar across multiple time zones, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings, appointments, and travel.
• Serve as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients, and other external partners, managing information flow in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and edit communications, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Organise meetings, including managing logistics and documenting minutes when necessary.
• Project and Team Involvement:
• Take on special projects with strategic importance, from planning through to execution.
• Build collaborative relationships with team members and external partners, fostering a teamwork-driven environment.
• Participate in HR and cultural initiatives to enhance workplace dynamics and employee engagement.
• Personal Assistant Tasks:
• Handle personal scheduling and ah hoc tasks to streamline the CEO's daily activities. This can involve coordinating dry cleaning, car insurance, organising lunches, or other tasks that relate to the smooth running of the CEO’s life.
• Event Management:
• Event Planning: Organise and coordinate internal and external events, including logistics, guest lists, venue booking, and on-site coordination.
• Conference Coordination: Manage arrangements for conferences, including travel, accommodations, registration, and preparing materials for presentations.
• Team Offsites: Plan and execute offsite meetings and team-building events to foster team interaction and strategic planning.
• Project Coordination:
• Project Oversight: Assist with the management of projects, external suppliers, tracking timelines, and deliverables to ensure project goals are met on schedule.
• Research Support: Conduct research on various topics to support business initiatives and strategic decision-making.
• Implementation Support: Help implement company policies or new systems within the organisation, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption.
• Communication and Correspondence:
• Internal Communications: Draft company-wide communications that reflect corporate goals and updates.
• External Liaison: Act as a liaison with external organisations and stakeholders, managing and fostering relationships.
• Presentation Preparation: Create and refine Keynote presentations and other materials used in executive meetings and external engagements.
• Design Partners: Liaise with external design partners to develop company marketing and promotional collateral.
• Leadership and Development:
• Act occasionally in a Chief of Staff capacity, representing the CEO in various forums.
• Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance personal skills and contribute to the organisation's goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role, demonstrating capacity for high-level administrative support and project management.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication abilities and adept at building relationships across different levels of an organisation.
• Proficient in MS Office and other business communication tools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.

Offering:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Hybrid working environment 4 days in the office, 1 day WFH.

Unless otherwise stated we are unable to consider applications that require visa sponsorship at this time.

• Newly created position in an exciting ASX listed, Australian-founded techonolgy company  
• Work at our HQ in Darlinghurst, providing far-reaching support in a highly engaged, welcoming and ambitious executive team. 
• Ample opportunity to collaborate widely, work on a diverse range of projects and tasks, identify areas of improvement and contribute greatly to a growing business. 

About the Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Executive Assistant to provide hands on support to the CEO and COO and overarching support to the Executive Leadership Team on a daily basis. This role will be instrumental in ensuring our leadership team are accountable, focused and organised throughout the year. 

We take pride in being a global team and business, with team members situated around the world.  As a Senior Executive Assistant, your ability to connect colleagues, convey information and widely support a geographically diverse team will be essential. Given the requirement to work and collaborate across multiple time zones, there may be the need for this role to work outside of ordinary business hours from time to time. 

You will be given responsibilities in upcoming exciting and new projects and will also have the opportunity to lead the transition into a brand-new office space. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage CEO/COO schedule and agenda, identifying priorities and deadlines and finding solutions to maximise efficiency and time. 
• CEO/COO diary and inbox management, including ad hoc errands as required 
• Set up meeting rooms, arranging for technology, equipment and catering to be provided. 
• Minute taking for domestic and global meetings, preparing action items, and distributing materials to meeting attendees 
• Assist in the preparation and circulation of agendas, presentations and papers for Board and Committee member meetings 
• International and domestic travel and itinerary planning for CEO/COO and Executives 
• Organise and coordinate company and social events, including venue, and catering 

• Be the point of contact for and liaise with building management to coordinate office and building related facilities  
• Build strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders 
• Manage company vehicle bookings, tracking employee use and maintenance requirements 
• Preparation of corporate documentation such as memos, letters and invoices 
• Coordinate with Marketing Partner to support communications across company social media accounts 
• Assist with administrative tasks associated with the onboarding and offboarding of employees 
• Create and maintain company distribution lists and update as workforce changes 
• Office supplies ordering and general office management/coordination responsibilities as and when needed (up to and including light tiding duties of meeting rooms and shared spaces). 

Who are you? 

• Extensive prior experience in similar position and work environment.  
• Comfortable supporting a broad range of internal and external stakeholders in a growing business that is subject to continuous change, transformation and evolution. 
• Ability to effectively and efficiently multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent time management skills. 
• Well-developed organisational skills that can assist in coordinating wider teams and encourage collaboration. 
• First class attention to detail. 
• Fantastic interpersonal skill sets and the ability to form relationships, gain trust and maintain transparent communication. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Professional discretion and confidentiality. 
• Self-motivated and agile, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment 

• Enthusiastic & forward thinking. 

How to Apply 

If you are looking for the opportunity to evolve your career with a successful global business, we encourage you to apply now. Please submit your application via the link provided. Please attach your resume in your application.