Executive Assistant CHRO

Job Title

Executive Assistant CHRO

Job Description

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as CHRO Executive Assistant with Signify, who reports directly to the Chief HR Officer and is based in Amsterdam.

We are looking for a talented, organized and proactive professional, who will play a key role supporting our CHRO. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support, managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information with discretion. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. You will learn about all areas of the H.R. function and work on key projects that focus on strategy, innovation and growth.

Your responsibilities

• Support CHRO sponsored projects and initiatives. Coordinate and manage internal and external HR Leadership Team meetings and events, including agenda preparation

• Assist the CHRO with all communications (documents, presentations, reports). Support Month and Quarter Performance reviews with Signify’s Board of Management

• Provide high-level administrative support to the CHRO, including calendar management, meeting scheduling, and travel coordination

• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring timely and professional responses. Organize and maintain confidential files and records, ensuring data integrity and security.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CHRO, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.

• Conduct research and gather information to support HR initiatives and decision-making

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes for HR team members

More about you

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:

You have a university degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related.

 

In addition, you bring following experiences and competencies:

• Proven experience as Executive Assistant or PMO, preferably within an HR department

• Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Structured, adaptive, with excellent administrative skills and attention to detail

• Can-do mentality with the ability to think outside the box and deliver new ideas

• Communicates clearly and effectively, creating a positive team environment

• Can handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• Can work in a fast-paced environment, independently and as part of a team

• Diligent and accurate, with excellent analytic, organizational, and quantitative skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software

• Experience in building relationships and networks, demonstrating impact at senior leadership level. Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, encouraging cooperation across boundaries.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and senior stakeholder management skills.

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full sp