Executive Assistant

We are Reckitt

This role can be based out of either our Parsippany, NJ or Evansville, IN office.

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​General Management​

Our communications and external affairs team are at the very heart of Reckitt's brand, purpose and products, bringing them to life around the globe for our employees, consumers, investors, governments and our suppliers.

It's a rewarding task, growing and protecting Reckitt's image and brand. Every day, we design public relations and communication strategies that build awareness, trust and relationships, while steering us away from reputational risk. We do this by gathering and maintaining knowledge of our policies, principles, and business strategies, while keeping up-to-date with relevant developments right across our business units and trusted brands.

From digital, media and events to employee experience, strategic relationships, and community partners, we identify opportunities to deliver on our business and sustainability agenda, while proactively identifying storylines and opportunities to advance our narrative.

About the role

Want to support on the global stage? As Executive Assistant, you’ll have the freedom to take your skills and expertise to the next level.
 
Joining Mead Johnson Nutrition’s Infant Formula business and supporting the President of Nutrition, you’ll take on everything from managing a calendar, organizing leadership conferences, leading cross-functional coordination amongst executive assistants, arranging meetings and events to preparing presentations and organizing domestic and international travel. The pace and complexity of our business will mean that every hour could bring something new and you’ll proactively manage all of the elements every time.
 
You’ll succeed because you’ve proved that you can work and deliver at a senior level in a dynamic, international environment. You combine executive assistant experience with a proactive and adaptable approach, and there’s nothing you don’t know about Microsoft Office 365. You’re a natural multitasker, with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions when needed. And crucially, you’re also comfortable working quickly and reacting to change in a highly collaborative work environment.

Your responsibilities

•    Be a true right-hand hand support to a Senior level leader and their leadership team; helping to support and manage priorities while acting as a trusted business support captain.
•    Organize meetings with key stakeholders globally working through different time zones and liaison with individuals throughout the global locations.
•    Seamlessly manage supervisor's agenda, travel and meeting dates.
•    Anticipate the needs of your manager and team members and determine what issues need to be brought to management's attention. 
•    Diagnose and handle operations and administrative business issues before/as they arise in a logical, self-directed manner. Implement administrative process and make efficient improvements.
•    Appropriately and confidentially manage confidential data, including sensitive business and financial data and personnel information.
•    Become reliable partner to both outside parties and internal employee requests through business letters and email communications. Field calls from external sources and handle requests appropriately. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•    Using advanced software skills, will be responsible for the preparation of moderate to complex spreadsheets and presentations using MS Excel and PowerPoint. Review data for accuracy.  
•    Responsible for event planning for both on- and off-site events.  
•    Manage all invoices and other related tasks related to the budget.

The experience we're looking for
•    A BS degree is required. 
•    Minimum of 7 years of administrative experience; Preferred Global Administrative duties and C-suite support. 
•    Demonstrated, expert-level skills using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and MS Outlook Calendar. 
•    Must have ability to work independently, shift priorities in an ever-changing work environment, get things done quickly and accurately. 
•    Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral with proven ability to draft business communications.
•    Must have proven analytical skills in working with data to ensure its accuracy and that it makes sense within the context of how it will be delivered. 
•    Ability to make quick, solid decisions with confidence to expertly field both internal and external business requests. 
•    Must be an out-going individual who possesses a high level of initiative to get things done efficiently and collaboratively.
•    Must have the proven ability to navigate effectively within a complex organization. 
•    Ability to effectively manage confidential and sensitive information properly.
•    This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

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The skills for success
Emotional intelligence, Listening skills, Writing skills, Presentation skills, Interpersonal skills, Digital skills, Research skills, Time management skills, Adaptability, Stakeholder engagement and influence, Strategic thinking, Risk management, Business Accumen, Leadership,  Relationship management.

What we offer
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognize, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges
Parsippany, NJ Range: USD $91,000.00  -  $137,000.00
Evansville, IN Range: USD $75,000.00 - $113,000.00

US pay transparency
The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality
We recognize that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; color, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.