S&O Administrative Specialist

S&O Administrative Specialist

  

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Corporate Affairs team is looking for an experienced individual to support executive team members, office operations, and special projects. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, writing and editing skills, professional judgment, flexibility, and the ability to handle multiple projects in an extremely fast-paced environment.

The HPE Corporate Affairs team is made up of more than 150 professionals in the areas of government relations, sustainability and social impact, aviation, and brand security. This position will provide administrative and project support to several members of the leadership team as well as operational support for the Washington, DC, office.

Position Description

The position will include various administrative and clerical tasks, communications, project planning and implementation, and research. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Providing administrative support (scheduling, travel booking, expenses) to several Corporate Affairs executives at the L2 and L3 level
• Providing project management support of special projects from across the Corporate Affairs team to execute against both long- and short-term objectives
• Enabling the team’s leadership to track progress against key objectives and supporting internal reporting on workstreams and accomplishments
• Writing and editing of briefings and preparation of creative presentations in compliance with brand standards
• Maintaining office condition and arrange necessary repairs in coordination with property management; including coordination with IT department on all office equipment
• Planning and execution of in-house or off-site activities, like events, dinners, staff lunches
• Providing general guest support to visitors
• Providing basic IT troubleshooting for the site
• Address employee queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, shipping)
• Developing, reviewing, and improving administrative systems, policies, and procedures
• Assisting in the onboarding process for new hires
• Performing assignments that are complex in nature and require considerable judgment and initiative to resolve problems and/or develop recommended solutions
• Executing other special projects as opportunities arise

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Skilled in technical troubleshooting, IT Infrastructure and performance
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, receive direction and feedback, and adjust as needed
• Willingness to take responsibility for assigned work, seeing it through to completion
• Ability to manage time effectively, juggling multiple tasks, occasionally under time pressure
• Interest in government relations or ESG is strongly preferred

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Coaching, Community Organization, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management, Design Thinking, Educational Institutions, Empathy, External Communication, Follow-Through, Government Relations, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Philanthropy, Policy and procedures, Prioritization, Project Management {+ 4 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are,