Executive Assistant - Human Resources and Internal Communications
Executive Assistant - Human Resources and Internal Communications
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Job Description
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology
At Cepheid one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.
At Cepheid we are passionate about improving health care through fast accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us every moment of every day as we develop scalable groundbreaking solutions to solve the worlds most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team you can make an immediate measurable impact on a global scale within an environment that fosters career growth and development. development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the worlds most complex health challenges. Together we bring MORE change to the world.
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The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for the SVP Human Resources and Internal Communications working with minimal supervision to handle details of a highly confidential and critical nature.
This position will be onsite in Sunnyvale CA and will work collaboratively with various partners to achieve goals and objectives.
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
Understand business and HR priorities and provide support to the SVP to ensure operational meetings and interactions run efficiently. Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the HR office and internal departments; demonstrate leadership to maintain credibility trust and support with senior management staff.
Complete a variety of administrative tasks for the SVP including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans itineraries and agendas; compiling documents for travel related meetings and independently preparing expense reports and purchase orders with a solid understanding of the expense reporting invoicing and purchase order procedures and the budget process.
Manage and coordinate all aspects of executive meetings including conference room reservations teleconference and videoconference set-up catering and associated meeting logistics including related social activities for both onsite and offsite events. Includes project management and event planning of key HR initiatives.
The essential requirements of the job include:
High School Degree (or equivalent experience) with 8 years of progressive administrative experience that demonstrates an ability to carry out all responsibilities with exemplary verbal and written communication skills attention to detail time management and organizational skills while producing high-quality work.
3 years of project management skills and experience in event planning managing and coordinating all aspects of executive meetings and conferences from inception to completion. Excellent computer skills: Outlook (e-mail and calendar management) Word Excel and PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.
Demonstrate resourcefulness with proven ability to anticipate needs prioritize responsibilities manage multiple priorities with tight timelines take initiative be a self-starter and solving problems calmly and professionally in a team environment.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Human Resources or Operations
Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
Ability to travel internationally and domestically per business needs
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Cepheid a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
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The hourly range for this role is $47.00 - $50.00 per hour. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race color national origin religion sex age marital status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences both visible and not found in our workforce workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
