Senior Executive Assistant

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

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A Brief Overview
The Senior Executive Assistant (SrEA) will support a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) who reports directly to the President and CEO and/or a combination of ELT and SLT (Senior Leadership Team). The SrEA will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external interactions on all matters related to the support of the ELT/SLT member by being responsible for handling a wide variety of often confidential administrative tasks and ELT-sponsored projects. The ideal candidate is highly organized and proactive. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of the leadership office and involves a significant focus on strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a highly professional manner.

What you will do

• General administrative work including but not limited to calendar management, meeting coordination (agendas, scribe, action items), presentations, expense reporting, travel coordination, etc.
• Oversee and manage special projects, ensuring they align with the company’s strategic goals. Track progress and provide regular updates to the ELT/SLT member
• Serve as a liaison between ELT/SLT and internal/external stakeholders. Draft and review communications, ensuring clarity and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Involvement in high-level planning and decision-making processes, often providing input on strategic initiatives
• Assist with inbox management to ensure timely responsiveness and follow up; proactively managing outstanding action items.
• Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
• Interact extensively with other senior leaders and their executive assistants, providing back up support for other executive assistants.
• Provide assistance to ELT-sponsored projects and initiatives, including support of other senior leaders
• Collaborate with ELT Chief of Staff to ensure alignment with all ELT and senior team members
• Assist with change management in relation to organizational and process changes within the ELT purview
• Meeting and event planning for offsite meetings and workshops, including but not limited to catering, facilitating security access, reservations, AV needs and coordinating with stakeholders
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and related work experience required

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years Relevant experience in similar role supporting C-Suite and/or Senior Leadership Team required

Skills and Abilities

• High level of discretionary judgement and confidentiality
• Expertly represent the ELT/SLT and TriNet to external entities, including prominent business partners
• Highly effective at building relationships with key stakeholders within and outside the organization
• Ability to think creatively, seeing the big picture and the steps needed to solution
• Schedule flexibility based on shifting nature of time zones within a global organization
• A keen interest in how our business is run, and a thirst to learn every day
• Strong desire to commit to professional/personal growth within th