Assistant to the VP Shared Service Center

Swift Recruitment|Cracow, Małopolskie, Poland|Full-time|Associate

Assistant to the VP Shared Service Center


Salary: 8.000 - 10.000zl gross

Location: ul. Opolska, Kraków

Working Hours: 8:00-16:00 or 9:00-17:00


About the company:

You will be joining a fast growing global organisation that delivers innovative solutions in the energy and technology sector. The company is growing since mid-2025 an international Shared Service Center supporting business units worldwide with plans for around 120 FTE’s. It is a stable employer known for high standards, strong values and a culture that appreciates initiative and responsibility.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct daily support to the VP SSC. Prepare materials, ensure follow up on key actions, manage information flow and keep priorities aligned across the center.
  • Coordinate internal communication and prepare presentations, including regular updates to the SSC organisational structure.
  • Organise and support leadership team meetings. Prepare agendas and minutes, monitor actions and ensure timely execution.
  • Support small operational projects led by the VP SSC. Assist in internal initiatives, process improvements and ad hoc assignments.
  • Act as the main coordination point for administrative and operational matters, ensuring smooth daily functioning of the SSC.
  • Coordinate and host internal and external guests. Ensure professional visit arrangements and a high quality experience.
  • Provide comprehensive office administration support. Manage distribution lists and shared inboxes, maintain documents and visual management, coordinate parking and assist with technical office matters.
  • Serve as the first contact point for employee queries. Help resolve issues, communicate effectively and maintain a positive employee experience.
  • Manage office purchasing activities. Create purchase requisitions and goods receipts and verify invoices.
  • Support event organisation including planning, logistics and coordination.


Key Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within a company of comparable size.
  • Fluent English. German would be an advantage.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • High energy and proactive attitude. Ability to prioritise and manage several topics at once.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
  • Creative problem solving mindset.
  • Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.


Offer

  • Employment contract
  • Sports and fitness card
  • Private medical care
  • Life insurance
  • Holiday bonus
  • External training support
  • Monthly KMK public transport card
  • Additional days off

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Key challenge: This is a high-visibility Executive/Administrative Assistant role supporting a VP in a fast-growing Shared Service Center in Kraków, Poland. The talent pool is limited to candidates with 3+ years in similar roles within sizable organizations, English fluency, and the ability to manage cross-functional, high-priority tasks—competition from established SSCs and tech/energy firms in Kraków further tightens supply.

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Key Skills
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Location Radius
Target Krakow city and nearby towns within 50 km; prioritize candidates already based in Krakow or willing to relocate to Krakow; role is onsite at Opolska street.
Experience Level
3-6 years Prioritize candidates with 3+ years supporting senior executives in Shared Service Centers or multinational energy/tech firms; strong English; German is a plus; experience with cross-functional collaboration and process improvement.

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