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Administrative Assistant

On-site in Sant Cugat del Vallès·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 5 Nov)

HP

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Work mode
On-site, Sant Cugat del Vallès
Contract
Full-time
Experience
6+ years
Education
Upper secondary (Bachillerato)

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The role

Administrative Assistant

  • This role is responsible for providing extensive administrative support to both supervisory and non-supervisory employees for data entry, filing, and office supply management. The role manages complex calendars for senior management, arranges domestic and international travel, and coordinates work within and possibly outside the company. The role includes producing detailed reports and presentations, maintaining confidentiality, proactively offering solutions, and ensuring compliance with global process standards while participating in continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Responsibilities

  • Holds responsibility for performing general administrative support tasks involved in an organization, while assisting supervisory and non-supervisory employees.
  • Provides basic administrative support to a team or department, including tasks like data entry, filing, and managing office supplies.
  • Manages and oversees complex calendars for senior management, ensuring efficient time management and prioritizing important meetings.
  • Assists with both domestic and international travel arrangements for senior leadership, ensuring smooth logistics.
  • Coordinates work within the work unit and with other work units/departments, both internal and possibly external to the company.
  • Produces detailed reports, documents, and presentations as required, often involving data analysis or research.
  • Ensures that confidentiality is maintained at all times, upholding the company's data protection and privacy policies.
  • Takes initiative in anticipating needs and proactively offering solutions, demonstrating a proactive approach to administrative support.
  • Ensures compliance with global process standards and actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Provides guidance, mentoring, and training to individual contributors in lower-level roles, and contributes to their growth in the organization.

Education & Experience Recommended

  • High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
  • Typically has 6-8 years of related work experience, preferably in senior/advanced general administrative support, office services, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications
NA

Knowledge & Skills

  • Accounting
  • Administrative Support
  • Billing
  • Booking (Sales)
  • Calendar Management
  • Customer Data Management
  • Data Entry
  • Expense Reports
  • Finance
  • Front Office
  • Invoicing
  • Marketing
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Office Equipment
  • Office Management
  • Office Supply Management
  • Presentation Software
  • Purchasing
  • SAP Applications
  • Travel Arrangements

Cross-Org Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Results Orientation
  • Learning Agility
  • Digital Fluency
  • Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

  • Impacts department and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity

  • Works on assignments that are complex in nature and require initiative and technical/specialized knowledge to resolve problems and/or develop recommended solutions.

Disclaimer

  • This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

How you'll work

Full time

No shift premium (Spain)

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About HP

HP (Hewlett-Packard) is a global technology company that designs and manufactures a wide range of hardware, software, and services, from personal computers and printers to 3D printing and hybrid work solutions. With a workforce of roughly 58,000 employees worldwide, HP operates across more than 170 countries and is a household name in the technology sector, particularly known for its personal computing and printing innovations.

In Spain, HP has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, employing thousands of professionals across engineering, sales, marketing, and operations. The company is a major employer of international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment and English-speaking roles, making it a relevant destination for professionals looking to relocate. HP's Spanish operations are deeply integrated into its EMEA structure, providing opportunities in areas like additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

Industry
Technology
Founded
1939
Employees
50,000–60,000
Headquarters
Palo Alto, USA
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • HP offers a global, English-first work environment in its Spanish offices, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • The company has a strong internal mobility program, allowing employees to transfer between countries and roles.
  • HP's Spanish offices are located in Barcelona and Madrid, two of the most international and well-connected cities in Spain.
  • The company is a major player in additive manufacturing and cybersecurity, areas where Spain is building a local tech hub.
  • HP provides competitive benefits and a structured career path for engineering and business roles.

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Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.

For more information, review HP's EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"

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