Strategic Support Specialist

SEEK; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SEEK in the Philippines is seeking a Strategic Support Specialist to work with the Managing Director, Philippines. The role blends executive support with strategic project delivery to help the business reach new heights.

You will own priorities, manage calendars and travel, draft executive documents, and lead cross-functional initiatives, events, and reporting, requiring outstanding communication and organizational skills and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Proven experience as Strategic Support Specialist or in a similar role supporting top leadership.
• Strong business fluency and a proactive desire to master our operations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in event planning and project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Managing Director to strategically manage priorities, scheduling, and travel.
• Prepare executive-level correspondence and strategic presentations.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Plan and execute company events and meetings with the Office Experience Team.
• Provide high-level administrative support and reporting to leadership.

Skills

Executive support

Scheduling & travel

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Connecting your potential with possibility at SEEK

At SEEK, we work with heart. Our purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. We make a positive impact on a truly global scale and our world-class technology solutions connect more people to relevant employment and education opportunities. The work we do impacts people’s lives when it matters.

We value and celebrate the diversity of our employees who rise to the challenge to contribute to the success of our organisation. It’s a fast-paced and supportive environment where everyone is passionate about our common purpose and where our people can create enriching and exciting careers. Our future potential is your opportunity.

‘Our SEEK’

At SEEK our biggest asset is our people, and we are proud of our community of valued, talented and diverse individuals who really know their stuff. Our culture statement, Our SEEK, is all about what makes SEEK unique and a little bit different. Our SEEK clearly outlines the Principles and the Behaviours of our best people, which include:

• Passion: we are passionate about SEEK, our purpose, our customers and our community
• Team: we care about each other and collaborate to achieve together
• Delivery: we execute with excellence and achieve great results
• Future: we think and act for the long term

The Role

As aStrategic Support Specialist, you'll be part of a fast-paced and supportive environment where you can make a real difference. You'll work on complex challenges that have a direct impact on people's lives, helping us evolve our business and reach new heights.

This role reports directly to the Managing Director, Philippines. This position requires a strategic, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills who will drive key administrative excellence while taking ownership of diverse project management initiatives. The Strategic Support Specialist will co-lead company and employee engagement projects, manage large-scale events, and provide high-level executive support to the leadership team. This role combines operational excellence with strategic project delivery, requiring someone who can seamlessly transition between executive support responsibilities and leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives that drive organisational success.

Executive Partnership & Strategic Coordination:

• Partner with the Managing Director to strategically manage priorities, complex scheduling, and travel coordination, ensuring critical business initiatives receive appropriate focus and resources
• Anticipate needs and proactively coordinate the Managing Director's strategic activities, maintaining seamless follow-up on high-impact projects and deliverables
• Prepare executive-level correspondence, strategic presentations, and business documents that support key decision-making processes
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive business information
• Execute administrative processes within Workday and related systems with precision, including expense management and approval workflows

Strategic Project Leadership & Collaborative Excellence:

• Support the planning and flawless execution of company events, meetings, and conferences, working collaboratively with the Office Experience Team to enhance organizational culture
• Provide strategic project management support to leadership initiatives, including comprehensive planning, progress monitoring, and executive reporting to ensure quality outcomes and timely delivery
• Foster cross-functional collaboration by coordinating team activities and facilitating clear, effective communication that drives organizational alignment and success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Proven, strong and solid experience as an Strategic Support Specialist or in a similar role, supporting top leadership.
• Brings strong business fluency and a proactive desire to master our operations, ensuring seamless execution of executive priorities and cross-functional initiatives
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in event planning and project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong inclination towards maximizing technology tools to efficiently and effectively manage administrative tasks.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Strong business fluency and curiosity, with a heartfelt passion for Jobstreet’s purpose
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and handle multiple tasks given the inclination to collaborate effectively
• Positive attitude and a proactive approach to work.

Up for the challenge?