Executive Assistant to the CPO

Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled