Executive Assistant 1 - Human Resources - Seattle, Wa (hybrid)

Nordstrom Nordstrom · Retail · Seattle, WA

Executive Assistant 1 role supporting VPs of HR for Merchandising and Store Operations, and Stores. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, facilitating processes, reviewing operating practices, setting up administrative procedures, assisting with budgets, and driving special projects. Requires 5+ years of administrative support experience, proficiency in MS Office (intermediate to advanced PowerPoint desired), strong time management, ability to handle confidential information, organizational and problem-solving skills, relationship-building abilities, and clear communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in business administration is preferred. This is a hybrid role in Seattle, WA.

What you'd actually do

  1. Coordinate activities (meetings, presentations, etc.) across multiple teams
  2. Facilitate processes necessary to the effective running of the department
  3. Review operating practices and procedures, determine whether improvements can be made and work with management to implement changes as appropriate
  4. Set up and oversee administrative procedures and guidelines for department
  5. Assist in maintaining department budget and expense reconciliations

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of administrative support experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite
  • Strong time management skills
  • demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities
  • Experience handling confidential information
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to build relationships
  • Clear and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Intermediate to advanced skill in MS PowerPoint
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years of administrative support experience supporting senior leaders or executives
  • Intermediate to advanced skill in MS PowerPoint highly desired
  • meet critical deadlines
  • Experience handling confidential information while maintaining a high level of integrity and discretion