Conagra Brands · 20 hours ago
Executive Assistant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$83K/yr - $116K/yr
7+ years expConagra Brands is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer. This role involves providing administrative support, managing schedules, coordinating travel, and handling confidential information while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingLifestyle
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the CHRO
Be responsible for scheduling and managing the calendar including prioritizing, resolving related conflicts, and competing demands, proactively scheduling important meetings with internal and external partners, with a sense of urgency and the utmost confidentiality
Coordinate travel and related requirements to include flight tickets, hotel bookings, expense reports
Answer phone calls in a polite and professional manner with speed, routing them to the appropriate individuals, and organizing catering
Independently administer several assigned responsibilities, ensuring accuracy and excellent customer service
Contribute to the excellent reputation of the organization through professional, and respectful interactions internally and externally
Proofread, answer, and compose routine correspondence both handwritten and electronic, including board communications and other related materials for senior management; prepare selective summaries and any follow-up actions for the CHRO
Provide high‑level executive and project support by maintaining standardized meeting materials (agendas, pre‑reads, slide decks), managing meeting cadences, coordinating leadership meetings, and handling confidential information with discretion
Qualification
Required
College degree in business management or related field, or training in executive assistant/administrative secretarial skills, office management or administrative studies
7+ years supporting C- Level Executives
Exceptional Organizational Skills
Prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively: Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, requiring excellent time management skills
Maintaining detailed records and systems: This includes managing calendars, organizing documents, and keeping track of important information
Using technology for organization: Leveraging tools like project management software, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Tungsten
Strong Communication Skills
Clear and professional written and verbal communication: Effective communication for conveying information accurately, both internally and externally
Active listening and understanding needs: Exceptional ability to be able to understand and anticipate the needs of the executive and their team
Building relationships: Strong communication skills are essential for fostering positive relationships with colleagues, HR community, and other stakeholders
Proficiency In Technology
Using office software suites: Mastering programs like Microsoft Office Suite for document creation, spreadsheets, and presentations
Adapting to new software and technology: Being able to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies as they are introduced
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules
Volunteer opportunities
Company
Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands is a packaged foods company that offers food products and a variety of other food items.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (15)
2024 (10)
2023 (12)
2022 (8)
2021 (9)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Marberger
Executive Vice President & CFO
Carey Bartell
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Recent News
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