Job Location
IVORYDALE INNOVATION CENTER
P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.
The Opportunity:
We believe great ideas emerge from the creative connections that happen between our talented employees and we encourage diverse, multi-functional teams to work together to generate new ideas to address challenges we face. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our Surface Care team located at our Ivorydale site located in St Bernard right outside of Cincinnati, OH. This position provides comprehensive administrative support to the Vice President and two Senior Directors within the Surface Care R&D organization. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, enabling leadership effectiveness, and fostering collaboration across Surface Care teams and stakeholders. This role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate seamlessly across multiple priorities in a dynamic R&D environment.
The Ideal Candidate Has:
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Support:
o Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange domestic/international travel for the VP and two Senior Directors.
o Prepare agendas, organize logistics, and ensure follow-up for business meetings involving multiple Surface Care R&D groups, requiring excellent coordination across teams and functions.
o Proactively manage projects and workflows, enabling leaders and their teams to focus on strategic priorities.
Cross-Group Collaboration & Coordination:
o Serve as a central point of contact, facilitating communication and collaboration between the VP, Senior Directors, Surface Care R&D teams, and internal/external partners.
o Build and maintain networks across functions, ensuring information flows smoothly and priorities are aligned.
o Coordinate activities and initiatives that span multiple Surface Care teams, adapting to different working styles, priorities, and organizational needs.
Administrative Excellence:
o Maintain office systems, records, and documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
o Demonstrate superior organizational skills in managing multiple priorities and shifting demands.
o Support budget management, expense tracking, and stewardship of global resources.
o Manages budget planning and executional activities including Purchase Order creation and tracking, budget forecasting, actuals monitoring, and cross-charge allocation using SAP, Coupa, and related procurement tools.
Technical Proficiency:
o Utilize advanced skills in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SAP, and SharePoint to support business operations.
o Leverage P&G administrative systems for reporting, scheduling, and workflow management.
o Interest in learning and applying AI-enabled productivity tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, to improve efficiency, communication, and workflow management is considered an asset
Leadership & Professionalism:
o Represent the office with professionalism, discretion, and maturity.
o Take initiative in areas of responsibility, working independently and anticipating needs.
o Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, handling sensitive information with care.
Communication:
o Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Draft correspondence, reports, and presentations for leadership.
o Engage with external partners and vendors as needed.
Why This Work Matters:
Supporting a VP and two Senior Directors in Surface Care R&D requires not only administrative excellence, but also the ability to coordinate across teams, anticipate leadership needs, and enable efficient execution in a fast-moving technical organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys building relationships, and can seamlessly manage competing demands with professionalism and discretion.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
· High School Diploma/GED or higher degree.
· Proven experience supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced, global organization.
· Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and competing priorities for multiple leaders.
· Strong technical proficiency in office and business software.
· Strong budget forecasting, actuals tracking, and reporting skills. Demonstrated expertise in SAP, Coupa (Purchasing), Aravo (Vendor Database), Purchase Order management from creation to payment, and cross-charge allocation. Ability to work effectively with vendors and internal employees on procurement needs.
· Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) or the desire to learn.
· Ability to work 3-4 days per week out of our Ivorydale location in the St. Bernard area of Cincinnati.
Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.
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Job Schedule
Full time
Job Number
R000156715
Job Segmentation
Entry Level
Starting Pay / Salary Range
$69,300.00 - $96,200.00 / year
P&G was founded more than 185 years ago as a soap and candle company. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies and home to iconic, trusted brands, including Always®, Charmin®, Braun®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Oral B®, Pantene®, Pampers®, Tide®, and Vicks®.
The design, development, growth and success of these products—and many more—is thanks to the innovative and insightful minds of our people. From Day 1, you’ll help make everyday life easier for our 5 billion consumers.
There is no single equation for success at P&G, because no two P&G people or careers are alike. Just as we strive to deliver a superior consumer experience, we aim to deliver a superior employee value equation as well. With our large global footprint, there are many opportunities to work with P&G in multiple locations. We offer opportunities in approximately 70 countries and continually aim to attract, reward and advance the finest people in the world.
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