Chicago, USA
26 days ago
Executive Assistant

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3-5 years’ experience as an executive assistant at the C-level. This individual is a consummate professional who is highly organized, has extreme attention to detail and the ability to identify problems, while independently working to resolve issues by implementing thoughtful solutions. This individual must also be a highly resourceful professional that thrives in a fast- paced environment, must have exceptional organizational skills, and is excellent at building working relationships. They must always maintain the highest level of professionalism and be able to handle a wide range of responsibilities, while executing tasks in a confidential manner.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Can successfully handle complex travel and logistical arrangements with minimal notice.Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage multiple simultaneous assignments and a broad scope of responsibilities.Anticipates issues before they happen and plans option-based contingencies.Hard working, highly efficient, and extremely detail oriented while maintaining accuracy in performance.Strong computer skills including experience using Microsoft Outlook suite of software products.Superior oral and written communication skills.Strong problem-solving skills, exhibiting good judgment when making decisions.Self-motivated, possessing a positive “can-do" attitude and desire to help others, where schedules permit.Knows when/how to be assertive to get things done and can effectively work in a space of autonomy.Quick to respond to requests and completely dependable on follow-through.Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.Versatile individual with a high standard of integrity.Ability to work well under pressure and with a sense of urgency while maintaining composure.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support 3 C-Level executives.Calendar management; anticipate calendar risk & plan contingencies with multiple options. Must have an ability to clear conflicts with little or no direction.Travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, guest travel, etc.Clerical duties (answer phones, data entry, filing, etc.).Interact with service providers (hotels, car service, etc.).Pro-actively anticipate executives’ needs.Support executive team with other duties/projects as required.Ensure a positive, professional experience for meeting guests & customersPrepare expense reports and have a working knowledge of the Concur expense and travel platform.Organize and execute events, such as lunches, dinners, etc.Direct, organize, and coordinate the planning and execution of meetings, trainings and conferences.Develop and maintain a knowledge of the organization.

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Sphera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

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