James Hardie · 10 hours ago
Executive Assistant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expJames Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, and they are seeking an Executive Assistant to support their Executive Leadership Team. This role involves managing administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, and facilitating communication within the organization.
Building MaterialCivil EngineeringManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Michele Burke
Responsibilities
Assist Executives with a wide range of administrative activities and projects
Manage the calendar and coordinate appointments internally and externally
Coordinate in-person and virtual meetings (via WebEx and Microsoft Team Meetings)
Arrange complex domestic and international travel plans and itineraries; compile relevant information needed for travel and meetings
Complete and submit timely expense reports
Manage incoming calls and correspondence and respond independently to routine correspondence
Prepare agendas and minutes for leadership meetings; ensure meeting notes and post-meeting follow-up and summaries are distributed as needed on behalf of executive
Work with other leaders throughout the organization to gather updates and agenda items for meetings
Assist in creation of presentation material for the leadership team and town halls
Manage programs, events, meetings or conferences; arrange facilities and caterers, issue information or invitations, coordinate speakers and manage event budget; coordinate all other meeting-related logistics
Support activities between the office and regional offices
Liaise with other departments, leaders, and assistants internally and externally
Support C-Level and management staff with administrative help on an as needed basis
Represent the executive and the company in a professional manner
Maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and team matters; maintain the highest ethical standards of business practice
Offer suggestions to enhance and perfect administrative processes and procedures
Act as a back-up when needed for receptionist
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
Minimum of five years of professional executive administrative experience
Advanced knowledge of all MS Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong command of grammar
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take initiative
Strong ability to exercise independent judgment and make appropriate decisions
Highly detailed oriented with superior organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and change course of action quickly
Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively to solve problems
Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful, and flexible
Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team and build relationships throughout the organization
Benefits
Comprehensive low-cost co-pay health insurance: medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
Paid time-off 13 paid holidays per year
401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
Company
James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc is a manufacturer of fiber cement products and systems for internal and external building construction
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.2B2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.7B
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2001-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Randeep Wasal
Head Of Information Technology APAC
Samara Toole
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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