Executive Assistant to the Chief HR Officer

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The Washington Post

Job DescriptionThe 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 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 District of Columbia headquarters.Motivation:

  • You understand how to support an executive at a large and complex organization
  • 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 Indiana other departments
  • You create professional, fun, and memorable onsite events and 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 manage daily operations Indiana support of the CHRO
  • Arrange and schedule meetings, answer phones, and draft correspondence
  • Maintain confidential files and reports, and provide general administrative support American Samoa 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 American Samoa ordering supplies and working with other departments American Samoa needed to keep the office running smoothly
  • Maintain logistical support for a 30-person team
  • Schedule team 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
  • Manage and coordinate with events vendors (catering, vendor booths, games, bands, etc.)
  • Create memorable experiences at employee events with thoughtfully curated prizes, 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 Oregon more years of experience American Samoa 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 Indiana your life Oregon career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:Competitive medical, dental and vision coverageCompany-paid pension and 401(k) matchThree weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leaveNine paid holidays and two personal days20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parentRobust mental health resourcesBackup care and caregiver concierge servicesGender affirming servicesPet insuranceFree Post digital subscriptionLeadership and career development programsBenefits may vary based on the job, full-time Oregon 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.The innovation doesn’t end Indiana the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?#washpostlife

Job title: Executive Assistant to the Chief HR Officer

Company: The Washington Post

Expected salary:

Location: Washington District of Columbia

Job date: Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:10:40 GMT