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Conagra Executive Assistant in Chicago, Illinois
Conagra Brands is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer. As part of the HR team, you will perform a variety of administrative responsibilities for CHRO.
You will have contact with numerous partners and will maintain high standards of professionalism, efficiency, communication, discretion and independent judgment. In working with internal and external contacts, including board members, you will deal with a wide range of highly sensitive issues under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
The dynamic nature of this role requires that you have exemplary time management skills and the ability to identify and anticipate the needs of the CHRO. The role must work with a professional demeanor across a broad range of individuals including members of the senior leadership team, board members, leaders that report to CHRO and executive assistants of SLT.
You Will:
Provide administrative support to the CHRO.
Be responsible for scheduling and managing the calendar including prioritizing and resolving related conflicts and competing demands, proactively scheduling important meetings with internal and external partners, with a sense of urgency and the utmost confidentiality.
Organize and coordinate travel and related requirements to include flight tickets, hotel bookings, expense reports.
Answer phone calls in a polite and professional manner with speed, routing them to the appropriate individuals, and organizing catering.
Independently administer several assigned responsibilities, ensuring accuracy and excellent customer service.
Contribute to the excellent reputation of the organization through professional, friendly and respectful interactions internally and externally.
Proofreads, answers, and composes routine correspondence both handwritten and electronic, including board communications and other related materials for senior management; prepare selective summaries and any follow-up actions for the CHRO.
Undertake special assignments/projects on a wide variety of issues as requested by the CHRO.
Provide support in arranging meetings including collation of speaking notes or briefing notes, handling logistics, such as conference registrations, room reservations (internal and external), and local travel.
You Have:
College degree in business management or related field, or training in secretarial skills, office management or administrative studies.
7+ years supporting C- Level Executives.
Integrity, great attention to detail and excellent organizational skills under pressing time constraints.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional, friendly, and cordial relationships with team members, including staff, board members and external partners.
Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to be effective independently.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, change and a dynamic business environment.
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to several competing demands, and demonstrate exceptional customer/client service and response.
Expert level written and verbal communications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Number of Days in Office: 4
At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.
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Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Our Company:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940510-1&h=2999397156&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.conagrabrands.com%2F&a=www.conagrabrands.com) .
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.