Seattle, WA, US
15 hours ago
Executive Assistant, G&A People eXperience & Technology
We are seeking an Executive Assistant to support two Seattle-based directors in the General & Administrative People eXperience Technology (G&A PXT (HR)) organization. This exciting role requires a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and has high visibility to senior leaders that make up Amazon’s STEAM. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without having to know the total picture. Professionalism in dealing with executives inside and outside the company is important, as is a good sense of humor.

Key job responsibilities
- Proactively manage two directors’ complex calendars simultaneously with attention to detail, accuracy, and allocation of time to promote productivity.
- Must have flexibility to balance competing priorities and demonstrate grace under pressure.
- Understand the business priorities and identify process improvements to create efficiency and scale for the executives and their leadership teams.
- Manage scheduling requirements for annual operational planning process, business planning and performance review cycles, and coordinate off-sites and team-based social events with associated budgets and logistics.
- Work in partnership with senior org leaders, functional business partners (e.g., Finance, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, etc.) and other EAs to provide seamless support to the Director and teams.
- Plan executive domestic and international travel.
- Manage expense report coordination and submission.
- Communicate clearly (written and verbal) with strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate high judgment and decision making in an ambiguous environment.



About the team
Make History
Amazon’s General & Administration (G&A) PXT organization supports six STEAM organizations: Amazon Security (AmSec), Business &Corporate Development (BCD), Finance and Global Business Services (FGBS), Legal & Public Policy, Corporate Communications & Community Impact (GCCI), and People eXperience & Technology (PXT) and Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) PXT. The team is uniquely positioned in that we have visibility across a diverse set of business lines that are often early and/or expert users of the central products and services. We anchor on three priority areas: 1) Enhance Employee & Manager Experience, 2) Operate PXT Efficiently and Effectively, and 3) Deliver world-class talent to the business.

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Surround yourself with a highly talented team of people that like to solve complex problems, but also work in a fun and autonomous environment.

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