Executive Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO) and senior leaders of HNI's Information & Digital Technologies organization (IDT). This role requires a polished professional who can anticipate needs, manage complex schedules, handle sensitive information with discretion, and serve as a liaison between the CIO and internal/external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, tech-focused environment and brings exceptional communication and project coordination skills.

• Responsible for providing executive administrative support to the Chief Information & Digital Officer and Information & Digital Technologies Senior Leadership team including calendar management, travel and expense management, and project management.
  
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefings, presentations, reports, and correspondence as needed.
  
• Coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings, including virtual and in-person events.
  
• Track key initiatives and deliverables and follow up as needed to ensure deadlines are met.
  
• Provide resourceful, courteous, and proactive communication on behalf of the assigned executive team.
  
• Support MCR and HNI Corporate or IDT events and initiatives such as City of Hope, Art of the Possible, IDT Leader Offsite, and more.
  
• Work efficiently with janitorial services and Workplace Experience teams on building management and building needs.
  
• Act as a part of the HNI Corporate Safety Team and IDT Safety Team Lead.
  
• Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
  
• Foster a collaborative, well organized, and productive environment in the CIDO's office.
  
• Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.
  

• High school diploma required. Associate's degree in related field preferred.
  
• 5+ years of experience supporting C-level executives, preferably in a technology or corporate environment.
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
  
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
  

• Ability to anticipate needs and act with a high degree of autonomy
  
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
  
• Effectively organizes and manages workload and demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks based on company and executive leadership deadlines.