The posting
Job Description
The Human Resources Office of the Vice President and the Learning and Inclusion Office of the Vice President are seeking an exceedingly motivated individual who will provide the Vice Presidents with highly skilled administration and office management support. As needed, the Executive Assistant will support directors of the Vice President Human Resources for office management support. This is a highly visible position that requires a significant level of professionalism, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently, exercise discretion and sound judgement/decision making. Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both verbal and written are required in addition to strong computer skills.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Provide office management/administrative support for 2 Vice Presidents and direct reports. Maintain and schedule daily calendar for the VPs.
- Track tasks assigned to the Vice Presidents direct reports, screen calls, receive visitors, maintain monthly reports and files, handle travel and expense entries into Oracle and schedule appointments.
- Prepare correspondence, respond to and resolve executive calls and requests for information from internal and external customers.
- Coordinate and manage various human resource concerns, including payroll inquiries, benefit and compensation matters, appropriately direct concerns from employees, retirees, vendors and other stakeholders for resolution.
- Respond to and track complaints and sensitive correspondence from internal and external stakeholders.
- Schedule meetings and assist with presentation preparation for various meetings. Schedule and maintain appointments/meetings for HR such as expanded staff meeting, VP staff meetings and other meetings as required.
- Establish and maintain follow up action files and systems as required on complaint activities, meetings, conferences, responses and all other relevant matters.
- Coordinate and follow up with responsible meeting hosts to ensue material is sent out prior to meetings and all necessary equipment is available for meetings.
- Assist with special projects, duties and/or special events as needed and perform all other related tasks and assignments as required.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
- High School Diploma/GED and 3 years relevant work experience or
- Bachelor's Degree 2 years relevant work experience
Preferred Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 2 years relevant work experience
Relevant Work Experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, required.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with strong attention to detail, required.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise discretion in coordinating projects, reports and information as required.
- Ability to be a self-motivator, highly energetic, look beyond obstacles and constantly strive for excellence, required.
- Ability to organize, manage, prepare and assist in various internal reports, communications and activities that support the VP, required.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Physical Demands
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
- Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
Additional Physical Demands
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
About Us
Mission Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.
Benefits:
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
EEO Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.
Technical Difficulty Statement:
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