Senior Executive Support Specialist

Principal Financial Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Pension plan

Personal Time Off

Job summary

Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Sr Administrative Assistant to support the executive leadership team within the B&P Workplace Benefits department. The role focuses on calendar management, travel coordination, meeting support, and project assistance to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

This position requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while liaising with internal and external

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather and consolidate data from various sources.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, scheduling, and meeting logistics with attention to priorities.
• Coordinate complex travel arrangements and itineraries for leaders.
• Provide inbox management and assist with reports, onboarding, and HR tasks as needed.
• Support project coordination and cross-functional collaboration across departments.
• Assist with preparation of materials and maintain distribution lists.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Data gathering

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Sr Administrative Assistant to support the executive leadership team within the B&P Workplace Benefits department. The role focuses on calendar management, travel coordination, meeting support, and project assistance to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

This position requires strong organizational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while liaising with internal and external