Executive Administrative Assistant, Human Resources - Hybrid

cigna; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid/work-from-home option

Job summary

The Cigna Group in Bloomfield, CT is seeking an experienced executive administrator to support two HR executives by managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and producing clear communications. The role requires handling confidential information with discretion and partnering with multiple internal teams to deliver seamless support.

The position offers an hourly rate of $33–$49, with a bonus plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in executive administration, senior-level support, or project coordination.
• Experience managing complex executive calendars and coordinating meetings with multiple senior stakeholders.
• Advanced skills with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel; experience with Teams, Zoom or Webex.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to create clear messages and high-quality presentation materials.
• Strong organization and prioritization; able to work independently under pressure.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and build trusted relationships.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine technology issues and partner with IT support.

Responsibilities

• Enable two HR executives to focus on top priorities by managing calendars, resolving conflicts, and scheduling decisions.
• Coordinate leadership meetings and enterprise-wide forums, including agendas, pre-reads, logistics, and follow-up.
• Develop clear, polished communications for leaders and teams, including announcements and HR activity messages.
• Lead coordination for cross-team HR initiatives, including talent management, onboarding, and budget submissions.
• Create workforce reports and present insights to support sound decisions.
• Build partnerships with administrative peers and internal teams to deliver seamless support.
• Plan leader travel, reconcile expenses, and coordinate vendor payments; act as Concur delegate when needed.
• Maintain department resources like org charts, distribution lists, and space-planning data.
• Anticipate risks, protect sensitive information, and exercise sound judgment.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Prioritization

Independent work

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Webex

Job description

Responsibilities

• Enable two HR executives to focus on their highest priorities by managing complex calendars, resolving conflicts, and making timely scheduling decisions based on business needs.
• Coordinate leadership meetings and forums across the enterprise, including agendas, pre-reads, logistics, technology, virtual Q&A, surveys, and follow-up communication.
• Develop clear, polished communications for leaders and their teams, including organizational announcements, team updates, presentations, and HR activity messages.
• Lead coordination for cross-team initiatives and recurring HR activities, including talent management, budget submissions, onboarding, and ad hoc leadership requests.
• Create workforce and employee insight reports, summarize key themes, and present information in a clear format that supports sound decisions.
• Build strong partnerships with administrative peers, Executive IT, Internal Communications, Travel and Aviation, Real Estate, and other internal teams to deliver seamless support.
• Plan leader travel, prepare and reconcile expenses, coordinate vendor payments and invoices, and serve as a delegate in Concur when needed.
• Maintain accurate department resources, including organization charts, distribution lists, equipment and supply requests, and space-planning information.
• Anticipate risks, solve problems early, and handle sensitive information with discretion, sound judgment, and care.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in executive administration, senior-level administrative support, or project coordination.
• Demonstrated success managing complex executive calendars and coordinating meetings with multiple senior-level stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, with experience using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, or similar meeting platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear messages and high-quality presentation materials.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing demands, and remain effective under pressure.
• Proven ability to protect confidential information, use sound judgment, and build trusted relationships across a virtual or hybrid organization.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine technology issues and partner with technical support teams when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR executives or working within a large, complex enterprise.
• Experience with workforce reporting, employee insights, talent processes, budget coordination, vendor payments, or department operations.
• Experience using Concur, SharePoint, Slido, or similar business tools.
• Demonstrated learning agility, resourcefulness, collaboration, and comfort navigating ambiguity.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 33 - 49 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.