Senior Executive Secretary to SVP - dnata HR

About the role

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, is hiring a Senior Executive Secretary in Dubai to support the SVP of dnata HR and the wider dnata HR Leadership Team. The role ensures the efficient operation of a global HR function serving thousands of employees across many business units and geographies, and suits a highly organised, proactive professional who enjoys working closely with senior leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted executive support partner to the SVP dnata HR, managing an international calendar, travel arrangements, meetings and priorities.
• Coordinate activities and communications across the dnata HR leadership team and key stakeholders.
• Prepare presentations, reports, briefing packs, correspondence and executive communications for leadership meetings and business reviews.
• Support strategic HR initiatives such as organisational change, talent management, leadership development and employee engagement.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, workshops and events, including preparation, logistics and follow-up of actions.
• Monitor departmental budgets, invoices, purchase orders and administrative processes in line with company policies.
• Build relationships with HR, Finance, Corporate Services and operational teams, and identify ways to streamline administrative processes.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives sponsored by the SVP and the HR Leadership Team.

Required profile

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent).
• At least 5 years of experience supporting senior executives in a large, complex organisation.
• Advantage: a Secretarial qualification or diploma.
• Exceptional organisational, planning and time-management skills; highly professional and discreet.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; takes initiative and works well with minimal supervision.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.

What we offer

• An attractive tax-free salary.
• Travel benefits exclusive to the industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide.