Executive Assistant

Talentify; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Southfield, MI seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CAO, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate sensitive matters, and enable cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

The role requires 10+ years supporting C-suite leaders, exceptional communication, and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting C-suite or senior executives in an EA capacity.
• Experience supporting multiple executives simultaneously across complex corporate functions (HR, Legal, Strategy).
• Strong written and verbal communication; experience prep-ing executive-level correspondence and board materials.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to manage shifting priorities, deadlines, and confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars for multiple senior leaders, including scheduling, conflicts, and time-zone coordination.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including transportation, accommodations, itineraries, and expense reporting.
• Plan and support executive meetings, staff events, trainings, and other department activities; handle logistics and follow-up.

Skills

C-suite support

Multi-executive support

Communication

Time management

Discretion

Executive coordination

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

SOUTHFIELD, MI - WORLD HEADQUARTERS

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, operational, and communication support to the CAO, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel. This role is responsible for managing complex schedules, coordinating executive priorities, supporting confidential matters, and enabling seamless cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars for multiple senior leaders, including scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, prioritizing requests, and coordinating across time zones
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including transportation, accommodations, agendas, visas/passports, detailed itineraries, last-minute changes, and expense reporting
• Plan and support executive meetings, staff meetings, off-sites, team gatherings, trainings, retirements, visitor support, and other department events, including logistics, communications, technology, materials, and follow-up actions
• Prepare, proofread, and organize reports, presentations, executive correspondence, agendas, meeting materials, and other deliverables with strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Support Board of Directors-related activities, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and assisting with executive-level communications as needed.
• Manage purchasing activities, purchase order tracking, invoice processing, and issue resolution in partnership with internal teams and external suppliers
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, helping route requests, coordinate priorities, and support timely follow-through
• Partner cross-functionally with teams across the business to support executive priorities, department initiatives, and special projects
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion, professionalism, sound judgment, and urgency

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience supporting C-suite or senior executive leaders in an executive assistant capacity
• Experience supporting multiple executives simultaneously, ideally across complex corporate functions such as Human Resources, Legal, Strategy, or related areas. Previous experience supporting a legal team/executive is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level correspondence and supporting board-level interactions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Proven ability to manage shifting priorities, competing deadlines, and confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment
• Ability to support your leader during non-traditional working hours as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.