Executive Administrative Assistant
This position is onsite in Milford, CT.
DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a highly organized and professional Executive Administrator Assistant to provide high-level administrative, operational, and executive support to leadership and executive teams. This role serves as a key liaison between internal leadership, clients, vendors, and external partners while supporting executive scheduling, onboarding coordination, contract administration, document management, payroll support, and company-wide operational initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Executive & Administrative Support
- Manage complex calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for executives and leadership.
- Screen, prioritize, and respond to incoming communications, correspondence, and requests.
- Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, reports, briefing materials, and follow-up action items.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, training sessions, and company events.
- Draft, proofread, format, and distribute professional correspondence and business documents.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for executive scheduling and communications.
Operations & Client Support
- Act as a professional point of contact for clients, employees, vendors, and external partners.
- Support onboarding activities, HR operations, compliance initiatives, and administrative processes.
- Coordinate with consultants, attorneys, vendors, and clients on projects and initiatives.
- Assist with company-wide operational and strategic projects.
- Support relationship-building efforts with prospective and existing clients.
- Provide administrative and operational support across multiple departments as needed.
Contract & Lease Administration
- Maintain lease agreements, service agreements, and client contracts.
- Track renewals, expirations, amendments, approvals, and critical dates.
- Coordinate contract routing, signatures, and document retention.
- Maintain organized repositories for contracts and operational documentation.
- Coordinate with tenants, vendors, legal counsel, and leadership regarding lease and contract matters.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate digital filing systems, document version control, and record retention practices.
- Support audits, file reviews, compliance projects, and operational initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
- Ensure confidentiality and integrity of sensitive employee, client, and company information.
Payroll & Administrative Finance Support
- Provide administrative support related to payroll processing and payroll documentation.
- Serve as a backup resource for payroll administration when needed.
- Assist with payroll-related reporting, recordkeeping, and employee documentation.
- Support basic financial and administrative tasks, including simple account reconciliations and documentation review.
- Coordinate with finance and operational teams to ensure accurate records and timely processing.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated administrative, executive support, operations, office management, or HR support experience.
- Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365 applications.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while taking direction effectively.
- High level of professionalism, organization, discretion, and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, vendors, employees, and leadership.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally when needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong follow-through and accountability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, onboarding systems, JazzHR, JotForm, SmartSheet, SharePoint, POS systems, or similar platforms preferred.
- Exposure to payroll administration, bookkeeping, accounting support, or finance-related administrative functions is a plus.
- Positive, adaptable, and proactive approach to work and project management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Paralegal Studies, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required.
- Experience supporting executives, business operations, administrative functions, HR processes, client services, or office management preferred.
- Experience with payroll administration, bookkeeping support, account reconciliations, or similar financial administrative functions is a plus.
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, onboarding systems, JazzHR, JotForm, SmartSheet, SharePoint, POS systems, or similar platforms preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional local travel may be required to support client locations, meetings, training sessions, or operational needs.
- Travel is generally limited to day trips within a 40-mile radius, though occasional additional travel may be required.
- Employees must maintain reliable transportation.
BENEFITS
Salary: $65,000 - $70,000
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Contributions
- Charity Matching Program
Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our talent acquisition efforts. Apply today and become an integral part of our dynamic team!
Work Location: In person
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