[Remote] Executive Administrative Assistant (contract)

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is a leading technology company, and they are seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to support senior leadership within a team focused on culture and inclusion. The ideal candidate will manage complex schedules, coordinate travel, oversee team logistics, and serve as a liaison across multiple business functions. Responsibilities Provide strategic calendar management and time planning support for two General Managers, resolving scheduling conflicts and protecting time aligned to business priorities Confirm and prepare all meeting logistics, including room bookings, audio-visual setup, agenda distribution, and pre-read materials Manage end-to-end domestic and international travel arrangements, including accommodations, transportation, security, visa documentation, and immunization records Serve as an on-call resource to address and resolve issues that arise during business travel Support the rhythm of business by scheduling recurring cadences, coordinating cross-time-zone meetings, and keeping key stakeholders aligned Identify patterns in business operations and proactively propose improvements to existing processes Collaborate with Global Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to facilitate recruitment and onboard new hires, including equipment setup, workstation preparation, and distribution list management Support General Managers in managing headcount activities, including transfers, departures, reporting, and transactions within headcount management tools Plan, coordinate, promote, and support internal and external events, serving as a point of contact for unforeseen circumstances and managing post-event closeout activities Oversee equipment planning and serve as interim approver for expense approvals, preparing expense reports on behalf of General Managers Support discretionary budget planning and reporting, including morale, hardware, supplies, and vendor and supply management Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, including Human Resources, Finance, and business support professionals Serve as a liaison between executives and cross-functional teams to enable effective communication and collaboration Skills Minimum of 8 years of experience in executive calendar and meeting management Minimum of 8 years of experience in travel coordination and expense management, including booking, itinerary development, and expense reporting tools Minimum of 8 years of experience in budget tracking, administration, and reporting Prior experience supporting multiple executives simultaneously in a large, matrixed organization Demonstrated stable and consistent work history Expert-level executive calendar management, including conflict resolution and priority-based time protection across multiple time zones Comprehensive travel coordination, including international logistics, itinerary building, visa and documentation management, and real-time troubleshooting Budget tracking, expense reporting, and discretionary spend administration Strong event planning and coordination capabilities, including pre-event logistics and post-event reporting Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills Proactive problem-solving and anticipatory thinking in support of senior leadership Familiarity with corporate systems for travel, expenses, and headcount management Comfort working across global teams and time zones, with preference for PST availability Prior experience at Microsoft strongly preferred Experience supporting or working within Human Resources, Culture, or Inclusion-focused teams is a plus Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources, or a related field preferred Benefits Medical, dental & vision Hospital plans 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Company paid short and long-term disability Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA) Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave Company Overview Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.microsoft.com.

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