Executive Assistant / HR Administrative Support

Sorrento Valley, CA
Full Time
Mid Level

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly polished, confident, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant / HR Administrative Support professional to provide direct support to senior executives while also assisting with overflow Human Resources administrative work.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment, is comfortable working closely with executive leadership, and brings strong judgment, discretion, and communication skills. The position requires a sharp presence, the ability to anticipate needs, and confidence interacting with executives, managers, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Assistant Support

  • Provide high-level administrative support to executive leadership

  • Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination

  • Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, and executive correspondence

  • Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reporting

  • Serve as a trusted gatekeeper, handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion

  • Assist with meeting logistics including room setup, materials, and follow-up notes

  • Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders

HR Administrative & Overflow Support

  • Provide administrative support to the HR team during peak workloads

  • Assist with onboarding coordination (paperwork, system access, scheduling)

  • Support employee file management and documentation tracking

  • Help coordinate interviews, candidate scheduling, and communications

  • Assist with benefits, payroll, and HR inquiries as directed

  • Support HR projects, audits, and reporting as needed

Qualifications & Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or similar role

  • Prior experience supporting senior leaders or executives required

  • Exposure to HR administrative support strongly preferred

  • Exceptional organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities

  • High level of professionalism, emotional intelligence, and discretion

  • Confident demeanor and comfort interacting with executive leadership

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and adapt quickly

Key Attributes for Success

  • Polished, professional, and confident presence

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-through

  • Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive matters

  • Proactive problem solver who anticipates executive needs

  • Able to manage shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment

  • Reliable, accountable, and highly organized

Work Environment & Schedule

  • Direct full-time hire

  • Onsite 3 days per week near Sorrento Valley

  • Collaborative, executive-facing professional environment

Compensation

  • $30–35 per hour, based on experience

  • Full-time position with benefits

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