Strategic Executive Assistant to HR Leadership

Danone; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual bonus

Double matched pension

Private medical insurance

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Holiday trading

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Danone is seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to support the Senior Director HR and the HR Leadership Team. This role offers significant exposure across HR governance, leadership coordination and HR roadmap tracking, ensuring priorities stay on track.

You’ll work closely with senior HR leaders to connect activity across the function, improving ways of working and delivering against key objectives. The role requires diary management, travel arrangements and confidential handling.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and travel.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant support to the Senior Director HR, including diary, travel and expenses.
• Coordinate HR Leadership Team meetings with agendas, minutes and action tracking.
• Support HR governance and planning, capturing priorities and decisions.
• Coordinate day-to-day HR administration, including documents, new starters and org charts.
• Plan HR team events and leadership meetings, including offsites and development days.
• Assist HRLT to prioritise topics and maintain focus on business-critical activities.
• Coordinate and track the HR roadmap and related actions.
• Handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Build relationships across HR and the wider business as a key connection.

Skills

Organisation & planning

Prioritisation

Written & verbal communication

Proactive approach

Problem solving

Change management

Collaboration

Discretion

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Danone is seeking a highly organised Executive Assistant to support the Senior Director HR and the HR Leadership Team. This role offers significant exposure across HR governance, leadership coordination and HR roadmap tracking, ensuring priorities stay on track.

You’ll work closely with senior HR leaders to connect activity across the function, improving ways of working and delivering against key objectives. The role requires diary management, travel arrangements and confidential handling.