Executive Assistant

You've seen us everywhere, from a road trip, passing over one of our trucks, to the biggest ports in the planet, where we touch land to continue our journey, All The Way to your front door.

Now it's your chance to get to know us from within. We are a workplace full of warmth, friendship, and support. We invite you to join our wonderful team and be part of our purpose: improving life for all by integrating the world.

Join us and play an important role on our team lifting global trade every day!

We offer a super exciting role where you will be responsible for professional, effective, and flawless support to the Head of Customer Experience and Head of People Function for North America, taking full ownership of the schedule, being the gatekeeper, and proactive sparring and support for efficiencies towards strategic priorities

Key responsibilities

• Expected partnership and sparring with Head of CX and Head of People Function, NAM
• Full ownership of calendar, Email support
• Organize meetings/townhalls/offsites etc.
• Plan and execute end-to-end travel
• Manage and complete travel expenses including approvals
• Ensure meeting follow-up and deadlines are met
• Focal point for visitors e.g., customers, candidates and officials
• Maintain various communication channels e.g., Teams, WhatsApp groups
• Act as liaison with leadership teams and other functional stakeholders including global stakeholders and teams
• Trusted sparring partner for leadership team
• Manage leadership team engagement and activity for on time deliverables to effectively support the executives
• Act as the conduit for leadership team team effectiveness and commitment
• On- and offboarding of direct reports
• Ad hoc projects

Other support:

• People updates and announcements
• Admin tasks e.g., substitute approver for Workday or other related systems

What we look for

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management Preferred
• Experience from a similar role – with a proven track record and a can-do attitude
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Team player with proven ability to work under pressure and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders at once achieving results and deliverables
• Comfortable with routinely shifting demands
• Self-directed, can work independently
• High degree of attention to detail

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $60,000- $75,000*

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States: You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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