Executive Assistant - Talent Services

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Taguig, Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Taguig, Philippines, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to senior executives and ensure smooth daily operations.

You will manage complex calendars, travel logistics, and document preparation, while safeguarding confidential information and collaborating with global teams.

The role requires 5–7 years of EA experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a hybrid work setup in a fast-paced real estate advisory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5–7 years of executive assistant experience supporting high-level executives.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple executives across time zones.
• Able to work in a hybrid on-site setup in Taguig, Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level administrative support to executives.
• Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management.
• Manage executive inbox and correspondences.
• Arrange travel logistics and related expenses.
• Prepare materials for meetings, agendas, minutes, and presentations.
• Protect confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Executive support

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Diplomatic discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Webex

Workday

PeopleSoft

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Key Purpose

The key purpose of an Executive Assistant is to provide comprehensive support to high-level executives and ensure the smooth functioning of their daily operations. Acting as the central point of contact, filtering information, and managing executive’s workflow, the Executive Assistant manages the executive's schedule, handle correspondences, prioritizes and coordinates meetings, anticipating their needs and ensuring they have everything required for successful engagements. Additionally, they oversee the organization and flow of information, maintaining effective communication channels with various stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and external partners. An Executive Assistant assists in preparing reports, presentations, and other relevant documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. They are adept at problem-solving, collaborating with different departments, and handling and maintaining sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion. Ultimately, an Executive Assistant plays a vital role in enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of executives, allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making and maintaining a well-organized and efficient work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Senior-Level executive administrative support.
• Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management.
• Manage and monitor executive inbox and correspondences.
• Manage travel logistics (visa/entry permits, flights, accommodations, other transportation needed) and activities.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for meetings, such as agendas, minutes, and presentations, and ensure smooth logistics for internal and external meetings.
• Manage and reconcile expenses, including creating expense reports, tracking receipts, and submitting expense reports for reimbursement.
• Conduct research, gather data, and prepare executive-level reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Organize and maintain documents and files ensuring ease of access and retrieval of information.
• Assisting with various special projects and assignments to support the executive’s business objectives.
• Safeguarding confidential information and maintaining strict confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
• Develop, build, and maintain effective working relationships with the executive, colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Be adaptable to changing priorities, urgencies, and last-minute requests while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Collaborate closely with the wider EA network globally and cover colleagues in the event of absence/workload challenges.
• Adhoc duties but not limited to (i.e. arranging IT support, arranging signing of key documentation, assisting new joiners etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.
• At least 5-7 years of executive assistant experience supporting high-level executive (In-Country, Regional, or Global)
• Strong time-management skills and ability to organize multiple ongoing activities.
• Ability to handle multiple executives across multiple time zones.
• Amenable to hybrid work set-up.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information discreetly in a diplomatic manner.
• Unflappable, flexible, and can overcome a learning curve quickly.
• Extremely strong communication skills on multiple platforms and mediums (email, text, in-person, video calls, etc.).
• Tech savvy and familiar with working in the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Webex, Workday, PeopleSoft, etc.
• Location: On-site –Taguig, Philippines

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you is for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.