Sr Executive Assistant- Human Resources

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros.

Continental’s tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

The Senior Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Vice President of Human Relations and the HR leadership team. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage complex tasks and coordinate internationally in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail‑oriented, and capable of handling confidential information with integrity.

• Prepare and organize materials for meetings, presentations, and reports.
• Prepare agendas, publish meeting minutes, and coordinate follow‑up of agreed action items from HR Leadership team meetings.
• Act as a liaison between the VP and internal/external stakeholders.
• Occasionally organize complex meetings (i.e., project kick‑off meetings with 10‑20 travelling participants, managing agendas and multi‑day itineraries for visiting Board Members, etc.).
• Manage the VP’s calendar, schedule meetings, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.

• Draft, review, and manage correspondence, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Facilitate communication across HR leadership and other departments.
• Handle inquiries and prioritize requests to ensure timely responses.

• Assist with HR initiatives, projects, and events, including planning and logistics.
• Track project timelines and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Manage monthly service award lunch.
• Occasionally support other assistants with projects or events when larger support teams are required.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive HR and business information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all administrative tasks.
• Manage legal holds for HR related materials.

• Manage purchase orders and assist in budget tracking for the VP’s office.
• Ensure timely processing of organization announcements, confidential documents, and time sensitive matters requiring VP approval or legal review.
• Oversee maintenance of paper and electronic personnel files.
• Order supplies for the HR team.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency.

SG 10 NE

• High school degree or equivalent
• 7 years of executive support related experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Proven department level project management experience
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and travel arrangements
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High sense of confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

• Bachelors Degree
• 10 years of related support experiences, preferably supporting executives in HR or corporate environments.

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employee 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20 Employee Resource groups.
• Hybrid Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future…