Executive Assistant to CHRO — AI‑Driven Strategic Support

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This role partners with the CHRO to drive priorities, manage complexity, and ensure the People & Culture organization operates with speed and excellence.

The ideal candidate is highly proactive, exceptionally organized, technology-forward, and comfortable working with senior executives and Board members. They will leverage AI and automation to streamline workflows and prepare executives for meetings and strategic

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting C-suite or senior executive leaders in complex organizations.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, organization, and attention to detail.
• A highly proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate what is needed rather than wait for direction.
• Strong executive presence and confidence interacting with senior executives and Board members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and bring structure to ambiguity.
• Strong project management and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technology-forward mindset with demonstrated use of AI, automation, and modern productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and strategically manage the CHRO's complex global calendar, travel, meetings, and priorities.
• Anticipate needs, identify conflicts, and proactively solve problems before they reach the CHRO.
• Ensure the CHRO is prepared for executive, Board, leadership, and key stakeholder meetings.
• Serve as a trusted connector between the CHRO, Executive Leadership Team, Board, and People & Culture organization.
• Handle highly confidential executive, employee, compensation, and organizational matters with exceptional discretion.
• Manage the operating rhythm of the People & Culture Leadership Team, including agendas, meetings, decisions, actions, and follow-through.
• Coordinate leadership offsites, talent and succession reviews, strategic planning sessions, and other critical people processes.
• Keep priorities moving by tracking commitments, deadlines, and deliverables across the leadership team.
• Partner with HR leaders to improve communication, coordination, and execution.
• Lead or coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the CHRO.
• Track key milestones, risks, dependencies, and decisions across multiple priorities.
• Support preparation of executive and Board presentations, leadership communications, dashboards, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional work with Finance, Legal, Communications, and other executive functions.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Discretion

Communication

Project management

Technology-forward mindset

Board interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

Flex is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This role partners with the CHRO to drive priorities, manage complexity, and ensure the People & Culture organization operates with speed and excellence.

The ideal candidate is highly proactive, exceptionally organized, technology-forward, and comfortable working with senior executives and Board members. They will leverage AI and automation to streamline workflows and prepare executives for meetings and strategic