Admin Assistant at Syngenta Group

pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Calendar Management, Travel Arrangements, Administrative Support, Event Organization, Office Management, Communication Skills, MS Office 365, Multitasking, Planning, Confidentiality, Learning Agility, Flexibility, Tech Savvy, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Ethics

Industry

Farming

Description

Company Description Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across more than 100 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet – making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner. Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Syngenta Group is also Committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment Job Description Maintain senior leaders’ calendars, arrange meetings and appointments. Manage travel arrangements for senior leaders, including flight and hotel bookings, visa applications, transportation, vaccination requirements, expense claims. Support senior leaders and team members in administrative tasks Support business/functional teams in organizing team meetings, workshops, and events, both virtually and in-person. Assist with special projects, events, or similar initiatives. Set up and manage MS TEAMS membership and document library. Assist in onboarding new staff/inbound transferees on admin-related matters. Organize office events to promote teambuilding, cultural awareness, and a sense of belonging. Oversee the day-to-day operation of the office. Handle incoming calls, take messages, and route correspondence. Liaise with building management on office, staff access, and parking matters. Act as the liaison between internal functional stakeholders and external service providers (e.g. finance and banks, legal and law firms, mobile phones and telcos). Handle IT-related matters with IT services providers. Manage statutory HR-related matters with local authorities. Manage mobile phones issued to staff and oversee contracts with telcos. Request/issue laptops to staff. Work with regional indirect procurement and manage relationships with travel agents and hotels. Ensure compliance with and update travel policy. Order/manage pantry and office supplies. Oversee contracts and services provided by the office cleaning company. Oversee maintenance of all office appliances/equipment Create purchase orders in the system for service providers and approve invoices for payment. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Critical Experience: A bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or related disciplines. At least ten years of experience in a relevant position with three years of experience in a similar position in Dubai. Experience working in multinational companies and a highly matrixed environment. Full comprehension of office management systems and procedures. Excellent knowledge of MS Office 365. Up to date with advancements in office gadgets and applications. High-level verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English. Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload. Exemplary planning and time management skills. Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials, and exercise discretion when interfacing with colleagues and other stakeholders. Critical Technical, Professional, and Personal Capabilities: Learning agility. Effective communication skills. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure (e.g. during events). Openness to challenges and eagerness to learn new things. Computer/tech savvy. Passion for continuous improvement. Comfortable working in a multicultural environment. Strong work ethics. Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges: Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative in a dynamic environment. Managing diverse teams with different preferences, styles, and requirements. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Ensuring all work is conducted in an ethical and compliant manner. Additional Information Additional information Additional information Please upload a copy of your Cover Letter together with the CV for the application. Note: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. To learn more visit: www.syngenta.com and www.good-growth-plan Follow us on: Twitter & LinkedIn Twitter LinkedIn

Responsibilities

The Admin Assistant will maintain senior leaders' calendars, manage travel arrangements, and support administrative tasks for senior leaders and team members. They will also organize team meetings, workshops, and events, and oversee the day-to-day operation of the office.