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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Confidential Executive Assistant to the HR Director

Gwinnett County, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer that is seeking a highly professional and experienced Confidential Executive Assistant to provide advanced administrative and strategic support to the Human Resources Director. This pivotal role requires discretion, initiative, and a deep understanding of human resources functions and public sector operations, as well as strong organizational skills and experience supporting executive-level leadership.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the HR Director and internal/external stakeholders

Manage the HR Director’s calendar, meetings, travel, communications, and confidential correspondence

Coordinate high-level meetings, agendas, presentations, and reports with minimal direction

Draft, proofread, and manage sensitive HR documents, memoranda, and correspondence with accuracy and discretion

Conduct research and compile data for special projects and presentations

Maintain strict confidentiality of all personnel and sensitive departmental matters

Support departmental HR functions including budget tracking, personnel transactions, and policy updates

Assist in tracking and supporting departmental initiatives, strategic planning, and performance goals

Act as a resource for internal departments, elected officials, and external agencies regarding HR processes and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Director

Qualification

Human Resources experienceExecutive-level supportMicrosoft Office SuiteHRIS experienceMultitaskingWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsConfidentialityCollaboration

Required

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Management or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is preferred

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in executive-level administrative support, preferably in a government or public-sector setting

3 years experience in human resources or knowledge of HR policies and procedures highly preferred

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with HRIS or document management systems

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines under pressure

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered