LHH is partnering with an innovative technology organization in Milpitas, CA to identify an Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer. This highly visible position supports a senior executive while helping drive critical business priorities, leadership initiatives, and cross-functional coordination across the organization.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant seeking a role that extends beyond traditional administrative support. The position offers significant exposure to executive leadership, strategic projects, and organizational initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner, helping translate priorities into action while ensuring seamless executive operations in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is a polished Executive Assistant with extensive experience supporting senior executives in complex corporate environments. They bring strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the confidence to build trusted partnerships with leadership. This individual is proactive, resourceful, highly organized, and capable of anticipating needs while navigating competing priorities with professionalism and discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-level executive support to the Chief People Officer
Manage complex and rapidly changing calendars, meetings, and executive priorities
Serve as a strategic thought partner who helps drive organization and execution of key initiatives
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and related logistics
Act as a liaison between executive leadership and internal stakeholders
Support leadership meetings, presentations, and executive communications
Prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials, and meeting documentation
Assist with project coordination and follow-through on critical business priorities
Anticipate challenges and proactively address issues before they impact executive operations
Partner closely with leaders across the organization to support alignment and collaboration
Manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Represent the executive office with a high level of professionalism and judgment
Qualifications:
Required: 10+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C-Suite leaders within complex corporate environments
Required: 5+ years of experience supporting executives in publicly traded or large-scale organizations
Required: Advanced calendar management and complex scheduling expertise
Required: Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills
Required: Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment
Required: Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Required: Executive presence and confidence interacting with senior leaders
Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Preferred: Experience supporting executives within Human Resources, People Operations, or other corporate leadership functions
What Will Make Someone Successful in This Role:
Ability to build a true partnership with an executive rather than providing purely transactional support
Confidence to appropriately offer perspective and recommendations when needed
Strong business judgment and decision-making skills
Proactive approach to identifying needs, risks, and opportunities
Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct authority
Comfort operating in highly visible environments with senior stakeholders
Strong relationship-building skills and professional presence
Job Type: Contract (Potentially Contract-to-Hire)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: On-site in Milpitas, CA
Hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours
Pay Rate: 50-60/hour, depending on experience
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity, please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website.
Pay Details: $50.00 to $60.00 per hour
Search managed by: Emily Sclar
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
| Location | Milpitas, CA |
| Salary | $50–$60 Per Hour |