Executive Assistant to Chief People & Culture Officer

About the role

The Executive Assistant to the Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) and VP Global Total Reward provides high‑level administrative support, enabling smooth daily operations and effective leadership. The role also leads the Zurich Assistant Network, fostering best practices and collaboration among peers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the CPCO’s agenda, prioritising high‑value activities.
• Coordinate complex meeting scheduling, prepare briefing materials and ensure timely follow‑ups.
• Arrange all travel logistics, including flights, accommodation, transportation and visas.
• Handle invoices, vendor setup and expense reporting for the CPCO.
• Prepare presentations, documents and other materials for internal and external engagements.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality.
• Support the organization of the annual Chairman’s Awards, team events, leadership meetings and off‑sites.
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires and track key deliverables.
• Lead the Zurich Assistant Network, mentor peers and act as a central coordination point.

Required profile

• Commercial apprenticeship with further education as an Executive Assistant or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of experience supporting senior executives in fast‑paced, multinational environments.
• Experience supporting C‑suite leaders, preferably within HR or people‑centric functions.
• Fluent in German and/or Swiss German and English; additional languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Experience with Concur, SAP, SuccessFactors and ServiceNow.