Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!
The Sr. Administrative Assistant will provide high-level support to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and the HR Department in a fast-paced environment. This role requires advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to work under pressure and handle complex administrative tasks.
What We Offer:
An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned. As an employee-owner, you will be enrolled in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service. This is a qualified retirement plan that is separate from your 401k and consists only of Henny Penny shares that will be paid out when you retire (or when you leave the company, but we hope you’ll stay)
Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary
Defined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get where you want to go
Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
Expanded onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners
Achieve total well-being at our new Wellspring and Owners Hall facility, featuring 24/7 fitness center with a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment. This facility reflects our continuous evolution in supporting our valued employee owners.
Activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide Thanksgiving Dinner.
What You'll Be Doing:
Provide direct support to the CPO and HR Department, managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level meetings, and handling sensitive information
Create and maintain advanced Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations for executive-level communications
Coordinate complex travel arrangements and process expenses for executive team members
Prepare, draft, format, and edit documents, reports, and correspondence with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Manage and respond to inquiries, escalating issues to appropriate levels for resolution
Coordinate with other managers and administrative roles to ensure efficient workflow and optimized administrative processes
Prepare agendas, record and distribute minutes for meetings
Maintain office supplies and coordinate maintenance of office equipment
Consistently demonstrate company values and expected behaviors
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree with equivalent experience considered
5-7 years of experience in an administrative role supporting executive-level management or multiple departments
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Work Environment:
This position requires regular on-site presence with minimal opportunity for remote or hybrid work arrangements
About Us
We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind-the-scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy’s. We’re 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.
We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.
Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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