What you'll need to succeed as an Executive Administrative Assistant at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
- 5 or more years of experience supporting a senior executive
- Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other related software as needed
- Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask and meet deadlines
- Experience with event planning logistics
- Comfortable with learning new software and online tools
Preferred qualifications:
- An eye for detail, conscientiousness and thoroughness when completing work
- Highly organized work style
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A "no job is too big or too small" attitude
- Typing speed of at least 70+ wpm (as typing is a critical skill for this position, we encourage you to review and practice your typing skills throughout your application process here: https://goo.gl/ZTP293)
About the Executive Administrative Assistant job
Pay, benefits and more:
- Competitive compensation package
- Full health insurance benefits available on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
- 9 paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Education assistance
- Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
What you'll do on a typical day:
- Due to the critical nature of this role, this position is required to be in the office 5 days per week at our Greenwich, CT corporate location
- Serve as the executive assistant to the global chief human resources officer
- Offer additional support to other senior executives as needed
- Maintain accurate calendars and prioritize important deliverables
- Plan and arrange domestic and international travel itineraries and accommodations
- Complete expense reports, invoicing and external billing for suppliers
- Draft high-level presentations, communications and documents using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Collaborate with others to organize various team events
- Lead various engagement activities for the corporate office
- Provide backup support to other administrative professionals in the office during their absences or vacations #PIQ
About XPO
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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