Senior Specialist, Group; Executive Assistant to CPO

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• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

• Hybrid Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

• Create a positive team member experience.
• Coordinate team building activities for all People Group leaders.
• Engage PG leaders to build enterprise‑wide decks.
• Engage PG leadership in planning change‑management initiatives under the CPO.
• Develop and maintain project and work plans based on business requirements, timelines, budget, and staffing resources.
• Manage, prioritize, and execute PG projects independently to meet deadlines.
• Handle cross‑functional calendars, support multiple executives, and coordinate detailed travel arrangements.
• Provide general administrative support to the CPO (expense reporting, scheduling, etc.).
• Create and manage event planning logistics for teams.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and a positive demeanor.
• Work with the CPO to adjust project timelines and deliverables.
• Organize documentation for PG, oversee departmental meetings, and prepare meeting agendas.
• Complete PO requests, monitor budget, and prepare monthly budget spend reports.
• Assist with Corporate Awards, DEI, and Community Outreach during routine and peak times.
• Assist with other projects and administrative duties as assigned by the Chief People Officer.

BS or BA degree in a business‑related field and 2+ years of related experience in a similar environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong judgment and understanding of confidentiality.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, thriving in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong desire to grow and learn project timelines, requirements, and deliverables with an aptitude for numbers and detail.
• Ability to drive items to conclusion promptly with minimal direction.

Basic skills in Microsoft® Excel and Outlook; intermediate skills in Microsoft® Word and PowerPoint; internet navigation/research. Basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and other common business applications. Workday preferred.

No certifications or licenses required.

The position requires no supervisory responsibilities.

• Standard indoor working environment.
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at a computer.
• Regular interaction with employees at all levels of the firm in person, via e‑mail, and telephone.
• Regular interaction with clients and external vendors in person, via e‑mail, and telephone.

Equal Opportunity

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