Executive Assistant & HR Manager

Executive Assistant & HR Manager A unique opportunity to combine executive support, HR and governance within a successful international manufacturing business Our client is a well-established and growing international manufacturing organisation with operations across multiple global locations. They are seeking a highly organised and proactive professional to take ownership of a varied role that combines executive support, HR and governance administration. Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, this position offers the opportunity to become a trusted business partner, supporting key business operations, board activities and people processes across the organisation. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement and making a genuine impact within a close-knit and collaborative business environment. The Role Working closely with senior leaders, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of HR, governance activities and executive support functions. Key responsibilities include: Executive & Governance Support Coordinating board and shareholder meetingsPreparing agendas, meeting packs and supporting documentationTaking and producing accurate meeting minutesTracking actions and maintaining governance recordsSupporting statutory and compliance requirementsCoordinating documentation and approvals across international business entitiesLiaising with senior stakeholders across multiple locationsHR & People Support Acting as a key point of contact for HR and employee supportSupporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activitiesMaintaining HR records and employee dataAssisting with performance review and probationary processesSupporting employee engagement initiativesCoordinating HR reporting and compliance activitiesWorking with managers to support a positive employee experienceBusiness Support Providing executive and administrative support to senior leadershipManaging business documentation and recordsAssisting with insurance renewals and supplier documentationSupporting various business improvement and administrative projectsAbout You The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong organisational and prioritisation skillsExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesExperience supporting senior stakeholdersHigh levels of professionalism and discretionStrong attention to detailCIPD - preferredExperience within HR, governance, administration or executive support environmentsWhat's on Offer? Competitive SalaryBonusDiverse and highly visible roleDirect access to senior leadershipInternational business exposureStructured handover from a long-serving incumbentOpportunity to broaden HR and governance expertiseSupportive and collaborative working cultureWhy Apply? You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution across people, governance and business operations while developing a broad and valuable skillset within a successful international organisation. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.