Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer

Inside the Role

Our People Team (OPT) is the strategic partner to the business that supports all topics pertaining to our people here at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA). Whether the needs are Facilities, Space Planning, Culture and Belonging (C&B), & Learning, or more traditional HR areas like Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, OPT is where we help our business partners create a community of employees highly engaged in our commitments and strategic initiatives. OPT touches every facet of an employee’s work-life.


This high-impact role offers the opportunity to support a key member of DTNA’s Operating Committee while helping shape company culture. As Executive Assistant, you’ll manage complex scheduling, travel, and meetings, while also contributing to special projects, event planning, and presentation content. You’ll be a trusted partner who anticipates needs, solves problems, and connects teams, playing a vital role in fostering a people-first culture. Ideal for someone who’s growth-minded, detail-driven, and passionate about making a meaningful impact.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $37 - $48 Hr. USD 

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience​ 

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Benefits include 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA 

• Provide highly competent administrative support to the Chief People Officer. Absolute confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism is a requirement.
• Our People Team department is a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to multitask and confidently navigate priorities and duties; the applicant should display a high degree of flexibility as the daily routines are subject to unforeseen changes and challenges.
• Proactively manage executive's calendar - arrange and coordinate meetings by identifying priority and content.
• Monitor and manage the executive's email inbox, escalating and filing correspondence by content and priority.
• In concert with support manager, plan meetings and events; select event facilities, coordinate catering, and technical equipment as needed.
• Craft & edit communications and collaborate across subject matter experts for internal announcements in support of the Chief People Officer and executive team.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for Our People Team Town halls, and other meetings as needed.
• Manage Our People Team social intranet pages to ensure alignment and record keeping for OPT & internal customers.
• Route incoming authorization requests (contracts / purchase requests) for internal review prior to obtaining  approval.
• Arrange domestic and international business travel, including air, hotel, and ground travel.
• Prepare and process expense reports, adhering to DTNA's travel policy.
• Field and route incoming phone calls as appropriate.
• Meet, greet, and interact with internal and external visitors and partners; provide hospitality and administrative support as needed.
• Review operating practices and implement improvements where necessary.
• On-boarding and overall staff support.  Maintain departmental distribution lists and department contact lists.
• Create Goods Receipts. Work with Controlling, vendors, and Accounts Payable to resolve billing issues.
• Prepare and process various documentation and reports, including non-disclosure agreements.
• Manage office and business needs for supplies, materials, tools, IT equipment, and other resources.
• Understand and operate meetings using virtual conferencing including Zooms and Microsoft Teams, and facilitate meetings featuring polling and breakout rooms. Lead meetings as needed.
• Foster a positive customer experience and One Team, Best Team mindset with