Lead Administrative Assistant

Kornferry Honeywell; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kornferry Honeywell in Atlanta is seeking a Lead Administrative Assistant to support the Building Automation (BA) business unit and senior leadership, including the CIO and other executives. This highly visible role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage complex schedules and travel.

Based in the Atlanta office, you will greet guests, coordinate meetings, and partner with teams to ensure rhythm of business while maintaining a high standard of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior administrative support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP (Purchase Orders) and Concur.
• Strong business acumen and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• On site 5 days a week; after-hours availability may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage executive calendars and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate complex schedules and meetings; handle logistics.
• Plan meetings and events, arrange catering, and manage daily lunches.
• Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders with excellent service.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain rhythm of business.
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters affecting global operations.
• Greet guests at the office; manage emails and calls.
• Adapt schedules to executive and in-person meeting demands.

Skills

High emotional intelligence

Excellent communication

Strong business acumen

Team-oriented mindset

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP (Purchase Orders)

Concur

Job description

As the Lead Administrative Assistant supporting Honeywell’s Building Automation (BA) business unit, you will play a critical role in enabling the success of senior leadership through exceptional administrative and operational support. Based in our Atlanta office, this is a highly visible position that supports the Chief Information Officer, Chief Solutions Eng Officer, and other senior leaders, with a matrix reporting relationship to the Senior Executive Administrator.

This role requires a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and can effectively manage competing priorities, complex schedules, and sensitive business matters. Success in this position demands outstanding organizational skills, strong business acumen, exceptional attention to detail, and a high degree of emotional intelligence. The ideal candidate is polished, adaptable, proactive, and able to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and prioritize administrative tasks, including managing schedules, domestic and international travel arrangements, visas, and correspondence.
• Coordinate complex calendars and resolve scheduling issues.
• Plan and coordinate meetings and events, including logistics, and catering. Collect daily lunches for the supported leaders.
• Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders, delivering excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure rhythm of business.
• Handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and discretion, particularly those affecting global operations.
• Exhibit excellent communication and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Greeting guests in person at the office.
• Respond promptly to emails, texts, and phone calls.
• Adjust the work schedule as needed to accommodate your executive and in-person meeting demands.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior administrative support.
• Strong business acumen and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP (Purchase Orders) and Concur
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Proactive and self-motivated work approach.
• Team-oriented experience and mindset.
• On site 5 days a week
• After hours availability may be needed, so a 24/7 mindset is essential.

We Value:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• Experience supporting senior C-level executives.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posted 08/27/2026

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit https://buildings.honeywell.com/

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Job Info

• Job Identification 156670
• Job Category Business Management
• Posting Date 09/02/2026, 12:22 PM
• Job Schedule Full time