Executive Administrative Assistant, Human Resources - Hybrid

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Leaves of absence

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two HR executives, managing calendars, coordinating leadership meetings, and delivering clear communications across the enterprise. The role emphasizes discretion, problem-solving, and professional collaboration in a hybrid environment.

You will prepare reports, assist with budgeting and onboarding, and help maintain department resources while partnering with internal teams to ensure seamless operations.

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.

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.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Webex

Tools

Concur

SharePoint

Slido

Job description

Bring your judgment, organization, and energy to a role at the center of The Cigna Group’s Human Resources leadership team. You will support two HR executives as a trusted partner who keeps priorities moving, creates clarity, and helps leaders and teams work at their best. This is an opportunity to strengthen executive operations, lead cross-team coordination, and grow your impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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.

Salary and Benefits

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Accommodation

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Tobacco-Free Policy

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.

Criminal History Policy

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