Junior Business Assistant – Research

Contract Type: Temporary, part-time assignment (50%)
Duration: 23 November 2026 – 22 November 2027
Working Schedule: Alternating two-week schedule:

• Week 1: 3 working days of 8 hours each (24 hours)
• Week 2: 2 working days of 8 hours each (16 hours)

We are looking for a Junior Business Assistant to join the Research & Development (R&D) department of a leading multinational consumer goods company. In this entry-level role, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to R&D teams and managers, helping ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day business operations. You will work in a dynamic, international environment where you will collaborate with different teams, navigate multiple systems, and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Calendar & Meeting Management: Schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, book meeting rooms, prepare agendas, and organize business travel.
• Travel & Expense Management: Arrange business trips, process expense reports, and ensure that travel-related administration is handled accurately and efficiently.
• Administrative & Operational Support: Maintain databases and documentation, track team members' absences, order office supplies, and place and manage purchase orders.
• Communication & Employee Support: Act as a point of contact for employees, respond to questions, and ensure information is communicated accurately and in a timely manner.
• Project Assistance: Provide ad hoc administrative and operational support for ongoing projects, team activities, and events.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Proactively identify opportunities to simplify and improve existing processes, and contribute to documenting and optimizing work procedures.
• Systems & Data Management: Work with multiple digital platforms and data sources, including SAP and internal and external data portals, ensuring that information remains accurate and up to date.