Job Title: Executive Assistant
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Function: Administration
Location: Mumbai
Reports To: Head of Department
About Godrej Consumer Products
Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity, and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.
Today, our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.2 billion consumers globally, across different businesses. We rank among the largest Household Insecticide and Hair Care players in emerging markets. In Household Insecticides, we are the leader in India, the second largest player in Indonesia and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are the leader in serving the Hair Care needs of women of African descent, the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.
But for us, it is very important that besides our strong financial performance and innovative, much-loved products, we remain a good company. Approximately 23 per cent of the promoter holding in our Group is held in trusts that invest in the environment, health, and education. We are also bringing together our passion and purpose to make a difference through our Good &Green approach to create a more inclusive and greener India.
At the heart of all of this, is our talented team. We take much pride in fostering an inspiring workplace, with an agile and high-performance culture. We are also deeply committed to recognising and valuing diversity across our teams.
Website: https://www.godrejcp.com/
About The Role
The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative, coordination, and operational support to the Head of Department (HOD). The role ensures smooth day-to-day functioning, effective stakeholder communication, and efficient management of schedules, meetings, and departmental priorities.
Key Responsibilities1. Administrative & Office Management
- Manage the HOD's calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate internal and external meetings.
- Organize travel arrangements including tickets, hotel bookings, itineraries, and reimbursements.
- Maintain records, documents, and filing systems (physical and digital).
- Assist in organizing department events, business reviews, workshops, and offsite meetings.
2. Communication & Coordination
- Act as a single point of contact between the HOD and internal/external stakeholders.
- Draft, review, and respond to emails and correspondence on behalf of the HOD.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for follow-ups, approvals, and task updates to ensure timely closure.
3. Operational Support
- Support in managing departmental budgets, invoice processing, and purchase requisitions.
- Track project timelines, key deliverables, and follow up on action items assigned by the HOD.
- Assist with onboarding coordination for new joiners within the department.
- Provide end-user training and support for SuccessFactors modules and helpdesk tools.
Who Are We Looking ForEducation & Experience
- Graduate in any discipline.
- 2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant (experience supporting senior leadership preferred).
- Prior experience in a corporate office environment is desirable.
Key Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and reliability.
- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
What's in it for you
Be an equal parent
Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
- 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
- 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment
No place for discrimination at Godrej
Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy
Community partnerships and advocacy
Persons with Disability (PwD) care
We Are Selfish About Your Wellness
Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
Preventative healthcare support
Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
Uncapped sick leave
Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
Digital and offline instant recognition platforms
An inclusive Godrej
Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.
We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.
