Executive Assistant
Robert Half Office Team
Description
An agriculture company in Santa Monica is hiring an Executive Assistant/Office Coordinator to support the office. This is an onsite role Monday - Thursday and remote on Friday's. As the Executive Assistant, you will support the Chief Administrative Officer and the HR Director. The Santa Monica office has about 10-15 employees and also works closely with the team in Oxnard and Irvine. This is a contract-to-hire role requires a detailed-oriented professional who can work both independently and collaboratively to support the team, maintain a productive office environment and assist in administrative functions across the organization. Duties include-
Executive Administration:
+ Assist executive team in meeting coordination, travel, managing calendars and emails
+ Assist in preparation of executive presentations
+ Administer regulatory licenses, permits and fees including local business licenses, corporate registrations, regulatory agency renewals, etc. Includes tracking due dates, completion of forms and paperwork, gathering signatures and filing
+ Assist the team in managing the Company’s electronic filing system, including maintaining structural integrity and retention policies
+ Proactively track project deadlines and deliverables through consistent follow-ups with team members
+ Proactively and regularly communicate with stakeholders to provide updates, clarify expectations, and task tracking and escalating concerns as needed. Assist the team in coordinating follow-ups as directed.
+ Assist the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in organizing and coordinating cross-departmental collaboration
+ Act as liaison between executives and internal/external parties, conveying messages accurately and professionally
+ Manage sensitive and confidential communications with discretion
+ Respond promptly to executive inquires, prioritizing tasks and delivering timely resolutions
Office Administration:
+ Oversee the day-to-day office operations:
+ Greet and assist visitors, clients, and employees with professionalism, ensuring a welcoming and organized front-office experience
+ Answer and direct any incoming calls, e-mails, inquires, providing accurate information or routing to the appropriate department
+ Address any facility related issues promptly and efficiently
+ Coordinate office issues, repairs, and requests
+ Ensure office space is well kept including coordinating with cleaning crew, ordering office and kitchen supplies, and ensuring overall office functionality
+ Liaise with vendors and service providers for office supplies, equipment, and services
+ Coordinate supply, service, and office-related contract negotiations and manage relationship with office-related suppliers
+ Assist the Director of HR and Corporate Administration in managing and monitoring the office budget, including expenses and coordinating invoice review and payment
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Executive Assistant support. Hours are 8-5PM, with some flexibility and overtime as needed. Salary is up to $100-120k.
Requirements • Proven experience with ADP - Financial Services
• Proficient in using Cisco Webex Meetings for virtual conferencing
• Familiarity with Concur for travel and expense management
• Strong skills in Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Experience with Kronos Timekeeping System for accurate time tracking
• Knowledge of About Time software for streamlined project management
• Expertise in Calendar Management for scheduling and planning
• Exceptional Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage and coordinate Conference Calls effectively
• Proficient in managing Correspondence with internal and external stakeholders TalentMatch®
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