Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Location: Hybrid on-site in Cupertino, CA

Schedule: 40 hours

Duration: 9 months

Pay: 30/hr-$32/hr DOE

The Planet Group is looking for a Administrative Assistant to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 9-months contract, working a hybrid schedule out of Cupertino, CA.

Administrative Assistant Qualifications:

• Experience with calendar management, complex travel arrangements, expense reports, and facilities requests
• Proficiency with office tools like Calendar, Mail, Keynote, Quip, Slack, etc
• Experience working with / understanding the needs of creative organizations
• Experience collaborating with distributed teams -- the role will be primarily working with teams across Cupertino, Culver City, and New York - as well as stakeholders across EMEA and APAC timezones
• Comfortable operating as part of a greater team of administrative assistants that support one another
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Works effectively with minimal guidance and supervision
• 4+ years experience supporting Sr Manager level or higher discipline leads and/ or cross-functional teams in an administrative / coordination capacity
• Able to work autonomously with a strong work ethic and handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong sense of professionalism
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and taking initiative to make confident, wellinformed decisions
• Ability to notice trends and anticipate needs and changes, and react accordingly with a calm demeanor
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships cross-functionally
• Possess a "can-do" attitude - no task is too big or too small
• Ability to handle conflict appropriately, and know when to escalate issues and when to apply common sense
• Interest in project management and team culture building
• Consistently adapts/improves their processes to get things done more effectively
• Experience with Apple Mail, Apple Calendar, and Apple productivity apps (Keynote, Numbers, and Pages)
• Experience with virtual collaboration tools (Quip, Slack, Webex)
• Willingness to be available after business hours on occasion
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assist in heavy calendar management, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving abilities, prioritize schedules including last-minute changes.
• Liaise with executive admins to coordinate scheduling of key leadership meetings and scheduling between multiple senior leads, their teams and cross functional partners.
• Arrange domestic and international travel and process expense reports as needed.
• Supporting all administrative activities for the team.
• Assist with coordination and communication of on-site team meetings and events, including room reservations, catering, team building events, workshops and off- sites
• Occasional increased durations of walking and standing, and lifting and carrying of items up to 25 pounds. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

About The Planet Group

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.