Executive Assistant

Title: Executive Assistant

Hybrid

locations

Lombard

time type

Full tim

 

TITLE:Executive Assistant

LOCATION:Hybrid in Lombard, IL

COMP RANGE:  $85,000 - $100,000 

  

Griffith Foods is hiring anExecutive Assistant to support high level executives as we move forward with exceptional dedication to people and our planet, providing nourishment to the world with care and creativity. 

 

This is your opportunity  putyour strategic mindset, excellent organizational skills, and talent for ensuring seamless operations into an organization that is making a positive impact worldwide.

As anExecutive Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

 

• Internationaland domestic travel arrangements and meeting scheduling.

• High level administrative supporttomultipleexecutives, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, expense management, and coordinating arrangements; drafting and editing correspondence, presentations, and communications on behalf of the executives.

• Act as the primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders.

• Assist in the development and execution of strategic initiatives by participating in strategic meetings, conducting research, preparing reports, and providing insights and follow up action items to support decision making.

• Assist in the planning and execution of key projects, ensuring that deadlines are met and goals are achieved.

• Manage and organize sensitive information, documents, and data with a high degree of confidentiality.

• Serve as one of the primary points of contact for facility-related inquiries and office service requests.

• Manage inventory of office supplies and equipment; proactively order replenishments as needed.

 

The Executive Assistantposition is well-suited for you if you:

• Have a strategic mindset

• Proactively identify challenges and work towards solutions.

• Are able to represent executives in a professional manner and foster positive relationships on their behalf.

• Have worked with a team of Executive Assistants and have a collaborative mindset.

 

Qualified candidates willhave:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

• 5+ years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar strategic support role.

• Ability to work onsite in Lombard, OH a minimum of 1-2 days per week, and as business needs require.

 

What will set you apart:

 

• Global travel arrangement & meeting scheduling experience

• The ability to work well within a team of Executive Assistants

• The desire and ability to go beyond traditional administrative tasks and act as a strategic partner to our executive team.

 

Griffith Foods embraces WorkFlex, allowing employees to work remotely, and select options like compressed work weeks, flex time, etc. that creates an effective workplace where work patterns meet the needs of both employers & employees.  Most IT professionals come into the office once a week or less.  Periodic onsite meetings may occur at our Lombard or Alsip (IL) locations.

 

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.