Executive Assistant

Job Title: Executive Assistant + Director of People and Culture

Pay Rate: $65,000-$75,000/year

Location: Columbus, IN

About the Role

We're hiring an Executive Assistant + Director of People and Culture to support executive leadership while overseeing key human resources initiatives. In this unique leadership role, you'll partner directly with the President & CEO to manage executive operations, coordinate strategic initiatives, and lead people-focused programs that support employee engagement and organizational success. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing manufacturing organization.

What You'll Do

• Manage the CEO's calendar, scheduling, priorities, and executive communications
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, capture meeting notes, and follow up on action items
• Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials for executive leadership
• Coordinate customer and partner visits while serving as the primary point of contact
• Track strategic initiatives and organizational projects to ensure timely execution
• Serve as the primary HR liaison with the Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
• Coordinate payroll changes, benefits administration, FMLA, and employee relations
• Manage the full salaried employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
• Supervise the hourly recruiter and support staffing initiatives
• Champion employee engagement, recognition programs, and company culture
• Maintain HR policies, employee handbook, and people-related procedures

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in an Executive Assistant, HR Coordinator, or People Operations role
• Experience supporting senior leadership with calendar management, scheduling, and executive communications
• Working knowledge of HR practices, including benefits administration, payroll coordination, FMLA, employee relations, and PEO administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to anticipate business needs
• Strong systems and process improvement mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with HRIS or project management software preferred
• Manufacturing or food industry experience preferred but not required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Executive-level position reporting directly to the President & CEO
• Opportunity to build and shape a brand-new leadership role
• Play a key role in a rapidly growing, innovative manufacturing company
• High visibility with opportunities to support the CEO, COO, and CFO
• Lead both executive operations and people strategy
• Competitive salary with long-term career growth potential
• Be part of a values-driven organization focused on integrity, continuous improvement, and employee success

Shift

• Full-Time | Day Shift
• Monday-Friday

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