Executive Assistant, Human Resources

Provide critical support for the VP, HR Cepheid with a high level of confidentiality and autonomy Serve as a trusted liaison to the VP, HR and leadership team Drive operational excellence and support strategic HR and business priorities Manage complex executive calendars, global travel, meetings, expense reports, purchase orders, budgets, and administrative processes Independently resolve issues and prioritize urgent matters Plan and execute onsite and offsite events, including venue selection, logistics, catering, audiovisual support, security coordination, VIP guest management, and presentation development Coordinate key HR initiatives and executive-sponsored programs Manage project plans, track milestones, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and ensure timely delivery of objectives Identify, monitor, and escalation project risks Maintain action logs and coordinate follow-up activities Requirements High school diploma or equivalent 8+ years of administrative support experience supporting C-suite or executive-level leaders in a corporate environment 3+ years of experience managing executive calendars, domestic and international travel arrangements, expense reporting, and meeting coordination 3+ years of experience coordinating projects, including managing timelines, tracking deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and monitoring milestones 3+ years of experience planning and executing executive meetings, conferences, and corporate events from inception through completion Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to travel internationally and domestically per business needs Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in providing high-level administrative support to C-suite executives, managing complex calendars, and coordinating international travel. Proficient in planning and executing corporate events while ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment. Highest-signal resume keywords Executive Calendar Management Event Planning and Execution Project Coordination Microsoft Office Proficiency Confidentiality and Autonomy Hard Skills Administrative Support Expense Reporting Meeting Coordination Project Documentation Timeline Management Soft Skills Problem Solving Stakeholder Alignment Communication Industry Keywords C-Suite Support Corporate Environment Operational Excellence Strategic HR Initiatives Global Travel Coordination Tools & Technologies Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor