Executive Assistant

Manpower, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the General Manager and senior leadership. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

This position offers exposure to executive leadership, a collaborative environment, and potential temp-to-hire after the probationary period. Based in Palo Alto, CA, the role requires proactive problem-solving and professional communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional calendar management and scheduling expertise with ability to adjust quickly.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with professionalism.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management abilities under pressure.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, ever-changing executive calendars and priorities with accuracy and urgency.
• Support the General Manager and leadership team with daily administrative operations.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas, and organizational activities to ensure clear outcomes.
• Plan and organize team events and leadership offsites, including logistics and preparation.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries.

Skills

Calendar management

Discretion

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Our client, a leading global technology organization is seeking a Executive Assistant to join their team. As a Executive Assistant, you will be part of the Executive Support team supporting senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have exceptional calendar management, strong discretion and confidentiality, and proactive problem-solving which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Pay Range: $57.69 to $62.50 per hour

Shift: 9 am to 4:30 pm

What's the Job?

• Manage complex, ever-changing executive calendars and priorities with accuracy and urgency.
• Support the General Manager and leadership team with daily administrative operations that keep work moving smoothly.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas, and organizational activities to ensure clear outcomes and follow-through.
• Plan and organize team events and leadership offsites, including logistics and preparation.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries, ensuring details are correct and travel runs efficiently.

What's Needed?

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional calendar management and scheduling expertise, including the ability to adjust quickly as priorities shift.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with strong professionalism.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

What's in it for me?

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic business initiatives.
• Opportunity for temp-to-hire conversion.
• Work with an industry-leading technology organization in a collaborative, innovative environment.
• Use your strengths to support high-impact leadership operations every day.
• Join a team that values professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.