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Workday · 10 hours ago

Executive Assistant

Workday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. The Executive Assistant will support the General Manager of Paradox by managing administrative needs, anticipating challenges, and ensuring the team operates efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
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Hiring Manager
Sam Posemsky
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Responsibilities

Executive Support: Proactively manage and anticipate the executive's daily needs, including complex calendar management, meeting confirmations, expense reporting, and ad-hoc requests. You'll act as a strategic partner, helping the executive stay ahead of their schedule and commitments
Communication & Collaboration: Serve as a key point of contact, expertly managing and prioritizing communication with employees at all levels, other executives, and external partners. Draft and prepare professional correspondence, presentations, and internal communications as requested
Travel & Logistics: Seamlessly plan and book domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries, ground transportation, and hotel accommodations. You will handle complex travel logistics, problem-solve non-routine issues, and maintain a keen awareness of time zones and global complexities
Project & Event Coordination: Track and drive the completion of critical tasks and projects, following up on outstanding items to ensure deadlines are met. Plan and coordinate department events, including managing all logistics from agenda preparation and catering to securing venues and inviting attendees
Proactive Partnership: Act as a forward-thinking problem solver who takes initiative with minimal direction. You will anticipate upcoming needs and take action on behalf of the executive, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow at all times

Qualification

Executive support experienceProject coordinationOffice applications proficiencyCommunication skillsCritical thinkingDiscretionProactive problem solvingBA/BS degreeAttention to detailIntegrity

Required

5+ years of executive support and/or project coordination experience, supporting multiple senior level executives
Experience working with office applications including Outlook, Google Drive, Google Slides, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Slack
Ability to put yourself in the executive's shoes and handle the schedule in a way that promotes the most effective use of time
Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the utmost integrity
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently with general direction and guidance
High attention to detail to publish meeting agendas, take, and distribute notes, and follow up on action items
Strong written and verbal communication skills
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

Workday Bonus Plan
Annual refresh stock grants

Company

Workday provides SaaS-based enterprise solutions for a company's human resources and financial management activities.

H1B Sponsorship

Workday has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (331)
2024 (388)
2023 (262)
2022 (503)
2021 (290)
2020 (229)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.23B
Key Investors
Elliott Management Corp.New Enterprise AssociatesGreylock
2025-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2012-10-12IPO
2011-10-24Series F· $85M

Leadership Team

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Aneel Bhusri
CEO and Co-Founder
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Peter Bailis
Chief Technology Officer
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