Sr. Executive Support Specialist at Henny Penny in Eaton, Ohio

Job Description:

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. Executive Support Specialist will provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and the HR Leadership Team. This pivotal role manages complex executive schedules, coordinates intricate travel arrangements, and facilitates high-stakes meetings. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational and technical skills, the ability to prioritize competing demands, and a talent for anticipating executive needs in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Executive Support Specialist will play a crucial role in enabling the HR Leadership Team to drive organizational success through effective people management strategies and data-driven decision-making.



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
  
  


• Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
  
  


• 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:

• Answers, screens, and transfers phone calls.
  
  


• Welcomes and directs visitors.
  
  


• Produces and maintains data and related reports for the group or people they support. Drafting, formatting, and editing documents, reports, correspondence, and presentations.
  
  


• Responds to and resolves or escalates both technical and administrative inquiries for the area they support.
  
  


• Coordinates and schedules travel / transportation accommodations, meetings, and appointments for the group or people they support and processes expenses.
  
  


• Coordinates with other managers and administrative roles to ensure an efficient workflow and an optimized administrative process.
  
  


• Prepares agendas and coordinates schedules for meetings.
  
  


• Records and distributes minutes or other records for meetings.
  
  


• Assists with the preparation and editing of spreadsheets, Smartsheet, PowerPoint presentations and other documents.
  
  


• Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
  
  


• Maintains a system for recording expenses.
  
  


• Consistently demonstrates company values and expected behaviors.
  
  


• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

The ideal candidate will excel at:

• Creating and refining professional PowerPoint presentations for executive-level meetings and group presentations
  
  


• Developing and maintaining complex Excel spreadsheets, including pivot tables and advanced formulas for data analysis and reporting
  
  


• Conducting in-depth research and synthesizing critical information to support executive decision-making
  
  


• Managing sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion
  
  


• Proactively identifying and escalating issues to appropriate levels for timely resolution
  
  


• Streamlining administrative processes to enhance executive productivity and team efficiency
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Associate degree, or equivalent experience, Bachelor's degree preferred.
  
  


• A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in an administrative role supporting multiple departments or multiple managers.
  
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  


• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  
  


• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office products.
  
  


• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  
  


• Ability to work independently.
  
  


• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  
  


• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  
  

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. Apply Now