Executive Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin, Business Administration, Administrative Management -
Business
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration, Administrative Management
SHR Talent is partnering with a client in its search for a highly organized Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and select members of the executive leadership team at its Birmingham office.
The Executive Assistant role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who enjoys being close to leadership, managing priorities, and helping run the day-to-day rhythm of a fast-moving business. The ideal candidate is polished and resourceful with strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, excellent communication abilities, a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with attention to detail, maintains a high level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence, is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and thrives in an office-based leadership support role.
The Executive Assistant role blends traditional executive assistant responsibilities with broader business management support, requiring strong communication skills, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a dynamic environment and offers strong visibility, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to grow alongside an organization that is continuing to scale.
Responsibilities- Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief Executive Officer and select executive leaders
- Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
- Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison between leadership and internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare meeting materials, agendas, notes, and follow-ups
- Assist with business operations, special projects, and executive initiatives
- Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting
- Help maintain office organization, workflow, and communication cadence
- Track action items and ensure follow-through across leadership priorities
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Support ad hoc projects as needed to help leadership operate efficiently
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required with relevant experience
- 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role
- Experience supporting C-level or senior executive leadership
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
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