Executive Assistant

Albemarle Netherlands BV; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Albemarle in Charlotte, NC seeks a highly experienced Executive Assistant to provide strategic support to senior leaders. The role requires managing complex global calendars, proactive meeting preparations, confidential communications, and cross-functional coordination.

You will coordinate domestic and international travel, draft executive-level materials, and assist with budget oversight. This is an in-office, full-time temporary assignment requiring discretion and strong organizational

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience supporting executives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leaders by managing priorities, workflows, and information flow with precision.
• Prepare leaders for meetings with proactive planning, briefing materials, and follow-ups.
• Manage complex global calendars and travel arrangements with attention to priorities.
• Draft and edit high-level communications, presentations, and reports.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, reviews, and cross-functional sessions.
• Monitor budgets, invoices, and expenses in line with corporate policies.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communications

Global coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Job Description Albemarle is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Executive Assistant for a temporary assignment supporting senior leaders within a global enterprise. This role will support the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer primarily, with additional support for the VP of Marketing and the VP of Product Management for the Energy Storage division. This position requires exceptional organizational intelligence, executive presence, and the ability to operate with the utmost discretion in a fast-paced, complex environment supporting global leadership. The Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted partner to the leaders supported, providing seamless support that enables effective decision-making, cross-functional coordination, and high-level engagement with internal and external stakeholders—including executives and other senior leaders. This position is in office (5-days per week) and located in Charlotte, NC. Given the global scope of this role, occasional work outside of standard business hours will be required to support international stakeholders and partners across multiple time zones.

What you will do:

• Executive Leadership Support Act as a strategic extension of the leaders supported by managing priorities, workflows, and information flow with precision and discretion.
• Ensure supported leaders are fully prepared for all meetings and engagements through proactive planning, briefing materials, and timely follow-ups.
• Calendar & Time Management Manage complex, global calendars for the leaders supported, prioritizing strategic meetings, resolving conflicts, and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Partner with leaders and executive admin team to prioritize key meetings and optimize leaders’ time and focus.
• Global Travel & Executive Engagements Coordinate all aspects of domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodations, briefing documents, and logistical support for the leaders supported. Anticipate needs and manage changes in real-time, ensuring seamless execution of travel plans.
• Executive Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Draft, edit, and manage high-level communications, presentations, and reports on behalf of the leaders supported. Serve as a liaison between the leaders supported and senior internal and external stakeholders, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Leadership Meeting & Board Preparation Plan and manage leadership meetings, operational reviews, and cross-functional sessions for the supported leaders. Prepare and coordinate materials for executive reports and leadership reviews; ensure follow-through on action items.
• Business Operations & Financial Oversight Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and expense reporting in accordance with corporate guidelines. Partner with finance and operations teams to monitor departmental spend and project tracking.
• Project Coordination & Document Management Organize and manage confidential documents and project materials. Create polished presentations and reports using Microsoft Office and enterprise collaboration tools.
• Enterprise Coordination Collaborate closely with other Executive Assistants and departments to ensure seamless coordination across business functions. Provide occasional support to other enterprise leaders or business initiatives as directed by the leaders supported. Strong leadership presence with the ability to foster collaboration, accountability, and a culture of excellence within the broader administrative team.

What you bring:

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience supporting executives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules, high-stakes communications, and global logistics with autonomy and foresight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience drafting for senior audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, SharePoint).
• Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with a proven track record of navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities.

It’d be great if you also had:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience supporting senior leaders in operations, strategy, or enterprise-level functions preferred.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

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We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together. Be an essential element to a brighter future. Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. A reliable and high-quality global supply of lithium and bromine allows us to deliver advanced solutions for our customers. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind.

At Albimarle, we’re focused on the professional and personal growth of our people as well as the quality and development of the products we deliver. We thrive in a collaborative, inclusive workplace, where everyone is given the tools to succeed, and diversity of thought and experience powers us.

Explore our open opportunities where you can help shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

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