Senior Executive Assistant

Jocogov; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Government is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the HR leadership team. The role involves coordinating meetings, travel, budgets, correspondence, and strategic initiatives.

You will help coordinate employee orientation, training, onboarding, and development programs, maintain LMS and training records, and provide logistical support for training and events. A solid HR background and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Three years of administrative support experience including HR experience.
• Education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to HR leadership through coordinating meetings, travel, budgets, and communications.
• Manage leadership calendars and draft correspondence for senior management.
• Coordinate employee orientation, training, onboarding, and development programs.
• Maintain learning management systems, training records, attendance, reports, and related databases.
• Provide logistical support for training programs and organizational events.

Skills

Administrative support

HR experience

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

First review of candidates will begin Monday, November 16, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Job Description

• Provides high-level administrative support to the HR leadership team through coordination of meetings, special events, travel, communications, budgets, and strategic departmental initiative.
• Manages leadership calendars; makes complex logistical and scheduling arrangements involving multiple parties; independently composes original correspondence for senior management's review.
• Coordinates, assists and administers employee orientation, training, leadership development, onboarding, and employment development programs.
• Maintains learning management systems, training records, attendance documentation, reports, and related program databases.
• Provides logistical support for training programs and organizational events including facilities, technology, materials, catering, vendor coordination, and participant services.
• Monitors training compliance requirements and conducts follow-up activities to ensure completion of required learning and development programs.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Three (3) years of administrative support experience including previous Human Resources experience
• Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or relevant field
• Previous public sector experience

Physical, Environmental and Special Working Conditions

• All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation