Administrative Assistant - Employee Benefits

Remote Type: Remote (USA)

Jacksonville, FL

Remote, USA

Time Type: Full time

Requisition ID: REQ007070

Description:

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

The Standard is hiring an Administrative Assistant ! We’re looking for an organized, proactive professional to provide advanced-level administrative support to senior leadership. This is a great opportunity to use your communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills while helping our leadership team stay organized and operate efficiently.

• Provide support including managing complex data analysis, independently manage project plans and budgets, resolve or elevate obstacles.
• Use judgment and initiative to analyze problems, determine approaches, and compile data from multiple sources into complex trends, status, and other reports.
• Support budget planning, track expenses and variances, coordinate results with management, prepare cost allocation and chargeback information for Corporate Accounting.
• Coordinate activities, information and communication between internal departments and external parties and assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Prepare confidential correspondence and materials, resolve inquiries, coordinate schedules, travel, meetings, and events, and communicate sensitive information with discretion.

* Residence in the United States is a requirement of the role *

* The ability to work remotely is a requirement of the role. *

* Experience managing travel, calendars, and expense reports is a requirement of the role. *

Skills and Background You’ll Need

Education: A degree is preferred but not required in lieu of relevant background and experience.

Experience: Minimum 5 years demonstrated expertise providing advanced administrative support to senior level leadership.

• Must possess experience with creating and managing expense reports.
• Must possess experience managing travel, calendars, and schedules.
• Must be able to work remotely.
• Experience with MS Office suite and MS Teams.
• Experience using AI tools is preferred.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Adaptability : Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change and alters behavior as necessary.
• Driving Success : Acts with urgency, pursues ambitious goals and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
• Winning Together: Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, inviting diverse perspectives and pushing to bring the best ideas forward.

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Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:

25.72 - 34.13

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About Us:

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping its customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we’re a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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