Senior Executive Assistant

Cypress HCM; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leaders in Redwood City. The role involves managing priorities, improving workflows, and driving projects while maintaining professionalism and discretion. Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced settings and possess exceptional organizational skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives in high-growth environments.
• Ability to work in a multi-time-zone and international environment.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex global calendars and coordinate meetings.
• Organize team meetings and prepare materials.
• Lead special projects from planning through execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

This range is provided by Cypress HCM. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $75.00/hr

We are seeking a resourceful and proactive individual to support senior leaders by managing shifting priorities with professionalism, discretion, and a solutions-oriented mindset. This role extends beyond traditional administrative responsibilities to include driving key projects, improving operational workflows, and fostering alignment across critical initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail who thrives in fast-paced settings and excels at multitasking and problem-solving. As a key partner to senior leaders, you’ll play an integral role in supporting daily operations and collaborating cross-functionally across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive administrative support, including managing complex global calendars and coordinating meetings to reflect strategic priorities and maximize efficiency.
• Organize and oversee team meetings by preparing materials, managing logistics, taking detailed notes, and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
• Coordinate logistics for team events, leadership off-sites, and on-sites, with in-person attendance as required.
• Plan and execute seamless international and domestic travel itineraries.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Lead special projects from planning through execution, meeting timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across leadership and the broader administrative community to facilitate effective communication.
• Enhance operational alignment by improving cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Prepare professional, executive-level presentations and correspondence.
• Provide backup administrative support to other senior executives as needed.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives, particularly in sales or high-growth environments.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-time-zone and international environment.
• Strong project management skills with a record of delivering results.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage across all levels of an organization.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and sensitivity when managing confidential information.

Hourly Pay: $70-$75/hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and General Business

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media, Software Development, and Advertising Services

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