Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer

Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer

A leading global marketing and technology company is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to partner directly with our Chief People Officer. This critical role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative environment and act as a trusted operational partner to an executive leader.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 (with slight flexibility for exceptional experience)
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus
• Equity: Equity participation included
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages, plus an unlimited PTO policy

Schedule and Location

• Work Structure: Hybrid arrangement requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• Location: Midtown East, New York, NY
• Hours: Generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. While minimal overtime is anticipated, flexibility to handle occasional evening schedule changes or urgent communications is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar and Communication Management: Oversee a demanding schedule by prioritizing and organizing appointments based on core corporate priorities. Maintain intensive calendar tracking and monitor email communications to ensure all meetings remain accurate and up to date.
• Administrative Support: Manage phone coverage and provide light support for travel coordination and expense reporting.
• Special Projects and Culture Initiatives: Drive ad-hoc projects from conception to completion. This role offers significant exposure to employee engagement initiatives and internal event planning (such as corporate functions and team happy hours) rather than day-to-day HR operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience with a minimum of 3-5 years of C-suite /Senior Level Executive Assistant experience
• Professional experience within a large corporate environment is required.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is essential, with an emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and follow-up capabilities. You must demonstrate superior judgment, a calm demeanor under pressure, and absolute discretion regarding sensitive, confidential company matters.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for a dedicated self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and the willingness to adjust hours when project deadlines require it.
• A BA/BS degree is preferred; prior experience supporting an HR or People function is a plus.

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