Connect Search, LLC · 1 day ago
Senior Administrative Assistant
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$35/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expConnect Search, LLC is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide direct support to the Chief Human Resources Officer and senior HR leadership in a large international law firm. The role involves managing executive-level administrative tasks, including calendar scheduling, correspondence, and special projects in a fast-paced environment.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Renée P.
Responsibilities
Provide executive-level administrative support to the CHRO and multiple HR Directors
Manage complex, high-volume Outlook calendar scheduling with complete independence
Schedule meetings, travel, conferences, and department-wide activities
Draft, edit, and proofread professional correspondence and emails
Create and edit PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership
Prepare and submit expense reports, invoices, and check requests
Run and format reports from an HRIS system (PeopleSoft)
Assist with employee recognition initiatives, including service and anniversary acknowledgments
Maintain logs, audit records, files, and confidential documentation
Serve as a liaison between HR, internal departments, and external contacts
Answer and route calls, transcribe messages, and manage correspondence
Support special projects and provide backup coverage for other HR administrative staff
Qualification
Required
3+ years of recent, consistent experience as an Administrative Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, or Executive Assistant
Stable work history supporting senior leaders or executives
Expert-level Microsoft Outlook skills (heavy calendar management required)
Very strong PowerPoint skills (creating and editing slides)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience preparing expense reports
Ability to work under quick direction in a corporate executive environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Professional presence and executive-level polish (“top-tier” caliber)
Ability to provide or draft a writing sample for review
minimum of a High School Diploma required
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred, either the equivalent of work experience
Event planning or coordination experience
Experience with Visio
Familiarity with expense systems such as Chrome River
Company
Connect Search, LLC
Connect Search, LLC is a boutique staffing firm founded by a group of partners who share the same vision and are all recruiters at heart.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Meade Kelley
Chief Operating Officer
Ben Hirsh
Partner | President, Direct Hire Placement & Connect Financial Consulting
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