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Executive Assistant, Amazon People Experience

Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


Description

We are looking for a well organized and self-motivated Executive Assistant to support two Directors in our Amazon People Experience (APX) global organization. This exciting role requires excellent attention to detail, great organization and prioritization skills, the ability to plan ahead and to meet tight deadlines, all while juggling multiple critical requests.

APX is essential to the manager experience at Amazon. By equipping managers with the tools, resources, and support they need, the HRP team helps drive organizational success and fosters a culture of excellence.

This Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives. Role responsibilities include managing multiple complex calendars, planning and organizing events of all sizes, and coordinating domestic and international travel. The successful candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the organization.

Key job responsibilities

This Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives. Role responsibilities include managing multiple complex calendars in various time zones, planning and organizing events of all sizes, creating agendas and coordinating domestic and international travel. This candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group. This individual will help maintain mechanisms and assist with team engagement.

A day in the life

Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events, and activities

Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements

Act as a liaison for direct reports; building rapport and support across team members

Travel coordination and expense reimbursement

Management of special projects and events (ex: team offsites) as needed

Space to innovate and set new practices into motion for a global PXT team

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or

includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Inclusive Team Culture

It's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our

uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of executive assistant experience

Experience with executive level calendar management

Experience with domestic or international travel coordination

Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with large global teams

Experience leading process improvements

Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency

Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.