Senior Administrative Assistant – HR - Maternity cover - FTC

at  T Rowe Price

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Administrative Assistant to join our friendly HR Team to cover a maternity leave. This position fulfills a combined role providing direct support for the EMEA Head of HR including diary management, travel and expenses along with oversight for the HR Administrative Assistant offering support, guidance and monitoring their workload where needed. The position will also engage with ad hoc project support for the wider HR team.
Project work includes but is not limited to creating presentations, event planning and coordination, reporting, data collection, as well as supporting the team through strategic planning processes and creating and maintaining procedures. Successful execution of this position contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Human Resources team.
The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a broad knowledge and understanding of the organisation and the activities associated with the HR function. They will have a “can do” attitude, will have excellent communication skills and the ability to converse at all levels and have strong attention to detail. They will be able to work flexibly in a team and individually in a quick changing environment.
A high level of discretion, tact and sensitivity is required, due to confidential nature of information the Senior Administrative Assistant may have access to.
Principal Responsibilities

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Ability to be discrete and understand the importance of complete confidentiality
• Executive or senior level administrative support experience
• Advanced Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills are essential
• Advanced knowledge and working experience of technical applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) and familiarity with HR software / system (e.g. Workday)
• Strong communication skills including verbal, listening, and written. Strong editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Strong typing and organisation skills and the ability to produce high-end quality work often under pressure with minimal notification and quick turnaround timeframes essential
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with a global/virtual team
• Self-directed and able to perform assignments independently; an initiator who is detail-oriented; proactive in approach versus reactively responding to instructions; able to identify issues / opportunities for improvement and act on them or consult for other options
• Excellent project management skills; proactive in taking on assignments and responsibilities with a willingness to learn to contribute to the success of the team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise; flexibility to adjust workload to meet deadlines, juggle multiple assignments, and work in a dynamic environment, able to professionally handle numerous tasks simultaneously with interruptions and constantly changing priorities

Preferred:

• Educated to A level or degree standard
• Experience of working within HR and interest in this area
• Extensive experience in a fast-paced office environment.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law

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