Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.
We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
This individual is a consummate professional who is highly organized, has extreme attention and the ability to proactively identify and independently resolve problems. This individual must also be a highly resourceful professional that thrives in a fast-paced environment, must have exceptional organizational skills, and expereince in building strong working relationships. They must always maintain the highest level of professionalism even in times of great demand and be able to handle a wide range of responsibilities, while executing tasks in a confidential manner.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as an executive assistant at the C-level.
- Can successfully handle complex global travel and logistical arrangements with minimal notice.
- Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage multiple simultaneous assignments and a broad scope of responsibilities.
- Anticipates issues before they happen and plans option-based contingencies.
- Hard working, highly efficient, and detail oriented while maintaining accuracy in performance.
- Strong computer skills including experience using the Microsoft suite of software products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams).
- Superior oral and written communication skills demonstrated with both clients and the C-level.
- Strong problem-solving skills, exhibiting good judgment when making decisions.
- Self-motivated, possessing a positive “can-do" attitude and desire to help others, where schedules permit.
- Knows when/how to be assertive to get things done and can effectively work in a space of autonomy.
- Quick to respond to requests and completely dependable on follow-through.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
- Versatile individual with a high standard of integrity.
- Ability to work well under pressure and with a sense of urgency while maintaining composure.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support three C-level executives and be apart of an EA team supporting nine C-level executives.
- Calendar management; anticipate calendar risk & plan contingencies with multiple options. Must have an ability to clear conflicts with little or no direction.
- Travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, guest travel, etc.
- Clerical duties (answer phones, data entry, filing, etc.).
- Interact with service providers (hotels, car service, etc.).
- Pro-actively anticipate executives’ needs.
- Support executive team with other duties/projects as required.
- Ensure a positive, professional experience for meeting guests & customers
- Prepare expense reports and have a working knowledge of the Concur expense and travel platform.
- Organize and execute events, such as lunches, dinners, meetings, trainings, conferences, etc.
- Develop and maintain a knowledge of the organization.
Work Hours and Travel Schedule:
- This role is supporting C-level, which therefore requires planned and unplanned occasional work outside of the 40-hour work week. This could include working the occasional weekend and evenings.
- Occasional business travel to support executive activities.
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Pay:
$82,400.00 - $123,600.00 + Eligible for Variable Compensation Plan
Commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Account
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Flexible Spending Account
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401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
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Life and Disability Insurance
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Critical Illness Insurance
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Accident Insurance
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Hospital Indemnity Insurance
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Paid Time Off and Holidays
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Flexible Working Schedule
Sphera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
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What We Do
Sphera is the leading provider of integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Transparency. For more than 30 years, we have served 8,500 customers and a million-plus users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable and their operations productive. We help enterprises build sustainable businesses while keeping people and the planet safe. Our solutions provide critical visibility and alignment across safety, risk, and supply chains -- empowering organizations to create lasting, sustainable impact.
Our Mission:
To create a safer, more sustainable and productive world by advancing operational excellence. Sphera's many internal initiatives, such as its annual Mentoring Program, running for its sixth year in 2025, supports staff in feeling and achieving their best. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to help participants achieve career development, personal growth, and create opportunities to partner with others from across the organization.
Why Work With Us
At Sphera we are solving some of the most important challenges facing the world today. Our staff, some of the world’s leading safety and sustainability experts, are meeting this challenge. Sphera is a hybrid company, with Chicago team attending SpheraIn days.
We are always looking for talented people who want to make a difference.
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