Administrative Assistant, Human Resources

Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated administrative assistant to provide administrative support to senior HR leaders. To thrive in this role, you must be a self-starter, adaptable to change, able to handle confidential information and be able to effectively communicate with internal and external executives, while remaining approachable to fellow associates. Your strong written and verbal communication skills will be essential in building a true partnership with the leaders and associates you support.

Together, you will drive value, making a significant impact on the organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Performs moderately complex administrative duties, often requiring a higher level of confidentiality and considerable skill and knowledge of organization policies and procedures.

* Coordinates leader's daily tasks and calendar. Gathers information for scheduling from a variety of sources and exercises judgement when approaching conflicting meetings. Suggests appropriate meeting times relative to other meetings and critical attendees. May act independently in determining priority/resolving conflicts.

* Resolves routine and sometimes complex inquiries. Exercises moderate level of autonomy and confidentiality in troubleshooting issues as they arise.

* Prepares meeting materials by editing and organizing agenda, special reports, presentations, and meeting minutes with general direction from leader(s).

* Subject matter expert on processes and procedures.

* Will coordinate events and functional projects in support of broader function needs.

* May conduct research for senior leader(s) or senior individual contributor(s); compiles and summarizes information and provides recommendations.

* Acts as liaison for technology and finance. Identifies opportunities for the use of enhanced technology, coordinates the department budget process, etc.

Qualifications:

* Professionalism with demonstrated administrative support experience.

* Strong service orientation, communication, interpersonal and persuasive skills for effective interaction with various levels of people internally and externally.

* Ability to take initiative, with a strong sense of urgency, assertiveness and willingness to accept a wide range of responsibilities.

* Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment and problem solving while working independently with critical, confidential and time sensitive information.

* Strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize responsibilities and work independently.

* Ability to independently plan work/tasks to keep senior management and projects on schedule, despite numerous conflicting priorities and changes.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to compose correspondence and other documentation.

At Securian Financial, the internal title for this role is Administrative Business Partner Specialist.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're within a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Preferred

Skills:

Administrative Support, Meeting Organization, Office Administration, Prioritization, Scheduling, Taking Initiative, Verbal Communications, Written Communication

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

$25.00 - $43.27

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

* We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

* Leave programs:
Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

* Holidays:
Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan:
Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent…