Executive Assistant

James Hardie Building Products Inc.

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 35 - 40

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About James Hardie

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and StruXure.

With over 8000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago we boast 31 operating sites 6 recycling facilities and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce were united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation a Zero Harm culture and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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Summary

Are you a highly organized proactive professional looking to grow your career in a fast-paced global company Join James Hardie as an Executive Assistant supporting our Executive Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to senior leaders contribute to strategic initiatives and build a career in corporate operations.

What Youll Do:

Provide day-to-day administrative support to senior executives helping them stay focused and effective.
Manage calendars schedule meetings and coordinate logistics across time zones.
Organize domestic and international travel including itineraries and documentation.
Prepare agendas take meeting notes and follow up on action items.
Assist in creating polished presentations and communications for leadership meetings and town halls.
Coordinate internal events offsites and leadership forums from planning to execution.
Liaise with teams across the organization to gather updates and align priorities.
Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Offer ideas to improve administrative processes and team efficiency.
Occasionally support reception and other administrative needs across the office.

What Youll Bring:

Education:High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
Experience:Minimum of 5 years in executive-level administrative support.
Tech Savvy:Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams PowerPoint Excel Word SharePoint).
Communication:Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional tone.
Judgment & Initiative:Ability to make sound decisions independently prioritize effectively and pivot quickly when needed.
Organization:Impeccable attention to detail and time management; thrives on juggling multiple priorities.
Professionalism:Calm under pressure discreet with sensitive information and consistently polished in interactions.
Team Orientation:Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive can-do attitude.

What Youll Receive:

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $35.00 to $40.00 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
Insurance: day-one health coverage medical dental vision life insurance
Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives James Hardie

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits

including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces

Act in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be and/or assigned as necessary.

About James HardieJames Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and S...