The Executive Assistant to the Chief HR Officer is a role that embodies professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and collaboration. It’s a highly responsible—and highly rewarding—supportive role; one that demands a mastery of time management and legendary strong organizational skills. Maintaining the CHRO’s daily schedule, identifying and prioritizing critical activities, organizing meetings and special events across several calendars, crafting professional correspondence, and providing gre... more details
Job Description
The Executive Assistant to the Chief HR Officer is a role that embodies professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and collaboration. It’s a highly responsible—and highly rewarding—supportive role; one that demands a mastery of time management and legendary strongorganizational skills. Maintaining the CHRO’s daily schedule, identifying and prioritizing critical activities, organizing meetings and special events across several calendars, crafting professional correspondence, and providing great customer service are just a few of the duties essential to this role. You’ll do all of this while supporting the CHRO and the entire HR team at our iconic Washington DC headquarters.
Motivation:
You understand how to support an executive at a largeand complexorganization
You anticipate needs, obstacles, and opportunities and develop solutions proactively
You genuinely enjoy providing exceptional customer service to a broad and diverse set of stakeholders
You are comfortable communicating with high level executives and partnering with executive assistants in other departments
You create professional, fun, and memorable onsite eventsand experiences for employees and executives
You build and leverage relationships internally and externally to achieve results
Responsibilities:
Providing administrative support to the CHRO
Organize and managedaily operations in support of the CHRO
Arrange and schedule meetings, answer phones, and draft correspondence
Maintain confidential files and reports, and provide general administrative support as needed
Manage a heavy volume of requests from internal and external clients
Answer questions, resolve problems where possible and make appropriate referrals
Supporting the HR department on administrative tasks
Perform general administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies and working with other departments as needed to keep the office running smoothly
Maintain logistical support for a 30-person team
Scheduleteam meetings, arrange catering and supplies
Support HR leaders with administrative, calendar, and ad hoc administrative tasks
Book travel and accommodations
Provide budgeting support and process invoices
Planning & executing large scale events
Plan and execute certain company-wide employee events, including our Summer Social, typically attended by 600-1000 employees
Create memorable experiences at employee events with thoughtfully curatedprizes, vendor selections, and engagement
Plan and execute our annual Eugene Meyer & Ben Bradlee Awards which bestow our highest honor to a select group of employees each year
Qualifications:
3 or more years of experience as an executive assistant preferred
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload with minimal supervision
Outstanding interpersonal skills and customer service
Expertise with Microsoft Office products and ability to quickly learn new software tools and systems
Excellent editing and proofreading skills
Ability to interact professionally at all internal/external levels
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and HR matters
Ability to work fast and well under pressure
Strong service orientation and good judgment
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
Nine paid holidays and two personal days
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
Backup care and caregiver concierge services
Gender affirming services
Pet insurance
Free Post digital subscription
Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
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