About the Role
The Human Resources (HR) Department is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and service-oriented Executive Assistant to support the Chief People Officer (CPO) and the broader HR team. This role combines executive-level administrative support with HR departmental responsibilities, serving as a central resource that helps the department operate efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive-level administrative support to the CPO, serving as a trusted partner in managing day-to-day priorities
- Manage the CPO’s calendar, resolving conflicts and ensuring effective prioritization of time, meetings, and preparation
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, logistics, and preparation of materials/presentations
- Manage travel arrangements (air, hotel, transportation), expense reports, and related logistics
- Serve as a trusted liaison between the CPO and internal/external stakeholders while exercising sound judgment, professionalism and discretion
- Provide administrative support to HR Leadership Team and other team members as needed to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the department
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparation of new hire documentation
- Assist with employment verifications, I-9 documentation, and E-Verify (as applicable by jurisdiction)
- Maintain confidential employee records, and HR documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
- Process invoices and track HR department expenses; ensure expenses are allocated to correct accounts
- Order and maintain office and HR department supplies
- Coordinate employee engagement initiatives such as service awards, recognition programs, and charitable campaigns
- Coordinate other employee programs including CPR training and on-site vaccinations
- Provide administrative support for additional HR activities and special assignments as needed
- Manage all communications with Trustees as related to CDWV Committee meetings
- Coordinate the gathering, review and finalization of board materials with the CPO, Legal and other stakeholders, as needed
- Ensure board materials are complete, accurate, and distributed in accordance with established processes and timelines
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling board and executive-level information
Requirements
- Significant administrative or executive assistant experience, with demonstrated experience supporting senior executives, in a professional office environment
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to interact effectively with employees, executive leadership, Board members and external partners
- High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information
- Strong client service orientation and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint) with the ability to quickly learn new systems and technology
- Regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues is required for relationship building and collaboration
- Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire
- CPG does not sponsor visas
Skills
- Microsoft 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint)
Location
- Midtown Manhattan
Work Type
- Hybrid (two days working from home, three days working in a standard office environment, Tue-Thurs.)
Experience Level
- 10+ years of administrative experience in a corporate or professional setting
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Salary/Compensations
- $81,000 - $103,000
Benefits
- Medical (including Vision)
- Dental
- Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)
- Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax)
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Worker’s Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)
- Retiree life insurance
- 401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Commuter Benefits
- New York’s 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Vacation
- Sick
- Personal
- Holidays
- Discretionary annual incentive program
About the Company
- Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization that serves the Episcopal Church.
- CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church.
- CPG's mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.
Equal Opportunity
- CPG is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to fair hiring practices and do not discriminate against job applicants or employees based on any protected characteristics.
- We also celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
