Executive Assistant (Human Resources & Legal)

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
34-39 Hourly
Mid level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Provides executive administrative support to the Head of Human Resources, General Counsel, and senior leadership. Responsibilities include calendar and meeting management, minutes and follow-up, confidential communications, visitor and call handling, employee events, presentations, special projects, invoices, purchase orders, and payment tracking. The role requires strong organization, communication, discretion, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools while working onsite in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
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Job SummaryThe Executive Assistant is the face and voice of the Human Resources organization, reflecting the goals, aspirations, and values of the organization. The Executive Assistant is an enthusiastic self-starter, who will primarily support the Head of Human Resources, Region U.S., and other members of Human Resources Senior Leadership team as well as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, proactively learning and anticipating the needs of the executive and other key department leaders to build better organizational effectiveness. The Executive Assistant will learn quickly how the company operates (people, processes, and technology) in order maximize individual resourcefulness.
*This position requires working on-site in Lake Zurich, IL Monday through Thursday each week, sometimes more depending on business needs. Preferred start time is no later than 7:30 a.m.
• Pay Range: $34.00-39.00 per hour.
• Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain confidentiality of all executive communications, both verbal and written documents.

  • Effectively manage the time of the Head of HR, Region U.S. and the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, including time allocation for meetings (based on needs & objectives), travel, interfaces and activities, and required work deliverables in line with critical success factors.

  • Anticipate and execute details around 1:1 and team meetings, including virtual meetings.  Take meeting minutes, captures action items, appropriately communicates, and follows up where required.

  • Greet, screen, and direct all telephone calls and visitors.  Maintain a highly positive attitude in all interfaces.

  • Support the planning, organization, and execution of employee-focused events that strengthen workplace culture, engagement, and connection.

  • Develop excellent presentations utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint or other cutting-edge presentation software.

  • Lead special projects, including event planning, meeting management, employee distributions or other additional duties as assigned by the Head of HR, Region US and the Executive VP, General Counsel.

  • Team player: support the needs of other members of the department or executive assistants, whenever possible.

  • Process invoices, purchase orders, and follow up on payments.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.

  • 3+ years of experience in a professional, administrative support role, supporting executive management.

  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook required.  Excel and Word proficiency preferred.

  • Superior organizational skills and insight, scrupulous with the details, high-level of focus, persistence, and enthusiasm.  Exceptional ability to prioritize effectively.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion.

  • The Company’s primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma
  • Associate's degree
  • 3+ years of experience in a professional administrative support role supporting executive management
  • High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, prioritization, persistence, and enthusiasm
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and discretion
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively
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The Company
HQ: Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
21,388 Employees

What We Do

Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company that specializes in lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. The company’s products and services are used for the therapy and care of critically and chronically ill patients. Its product portfolio comprises a range of highly complex biopharmaceuticals, clinical nutrition, medical technologies, and I.V. generic drugs. Within biopharmaceuticals, Fresenius Kabi offers, among others, biosimilar drugs with a focus on autoimmune diseases and oncology. The company’s clinical nutrition offering includes a wide selection of enteral and parenteral nutrition products. In the segment of medical technologies, its offering includes vital disposables, infusions pumps, apheresis machines, cell therapy devices, and more. Fresenius Kabi puts essential medicines and technologies in the hands of people who help patients and finds the best answers to the challenges they face. Following its strategy “Vision 2026”, which is a key part of the #FutureFresenius program of the Fresenius healthcare group, the company is furthermore committed to increase efficiencies in the therapy and care of patients and improve access to high-quality healthcare around the globe. Fresenius Kabi aspires to be leading globally in its product segments – all for the benefit of patients, its customers, and its stakeholders. Fresenius Kabi Community Guidelines and User Information: https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/social-media-terms-conditions Imprint: https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/imprint

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