Senior Executive Assistant, HR Operations

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Leaves of absence

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two HR executives, managing calendars, coordinating leadership meetings, and delivering clear communications across the enterprise. The role emphasizes discretion, problem-solving, and professional collaboration in a hybrid environment.

You will prepare reports, assist with budgeting and onboarding, and help maintain department resources while partnering with internal teams to ensure seamless operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in executive administration, senior-level administrative support, or project coordination.
• Demonstrated success managing complex executive calendars and coordinating meetings with multiple senior-level stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, with experience using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, or similar meeting platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear messages and high-quality presentation materials.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing demands, and remain effective under pressure.
• Proven ability to protect confidential information, use sound judgment, and build trusted relationships across a virtual or hybrid organization.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine technology issues and partner with technical support teams when needed.

Responsibilities

• Enable two HR executives to focus on their highest priorities by managing complex calendars, resolving conflicts, and making timely scheduling decisions based on business needs.
• Coordinate leadership meetings and forums across the enterprise, including agendas, pre-reads, logistics, technology, virtual Q&A, surveys, and follow-up communication.
• Develop clear, polished communications for leaders and their teams, including organizational announcements, team updates, presentations, and HR activity messages.
• Lead coordination for cross-team initiatives and recurring HR activities, including talent management, budget submissions, onboarding, and ad hoc leadership requests.
• Create workforce and employee insight reports, summarize key themes, and present information in a clear format that supports sound decisions.
• Build strong partnerships with administrative peers, Executive IT, Internal Communications, Travel and Aviation, Real Estate, and other internal teams to deliver seamless support.
• Plan leader travel, prepare and reconcile expenses, coordinate vendor payments and invoices, and serve as a delegate in Concur when needed.
• Maintain accurate department resources, including organization charts, distribution lists, equipment and supply requests, and space-planning information.
• Anticipate risks, solve problems early, and handle sensitive information with discretion, sound judgment, and care.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Webex

Tools

Concur

SharePoint

Slido

Job description

The Cigna Group is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two HR executives, managing calendars, coordinating leadership meetings, and delivering clear communications across the enterprise. The role emphasizes discretion, problem-solving, and professional collaboration in a hybrid environment.

You will prepare reports, assist with budgeting and onboarding, and help maintain department resources while partnering with internal teams to ensure seamless operations.