The Executive Assistant to the SVP of People Strategy plays a critical role in providing high-level administrative and project support within the HR department. You are responsible for managing the calendar, communications and day-to-day operational needs of the SVP of People Strategy, while also supporting HR initiatives across recruiting, onboarding, reporting and employee engagement. To be successful you need to be detail-oriented, proactive, professional and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.

You will work independently on assignments and collaborate with all levels of the company. You will present yourself in a professional manner when interacting with internal and external contacts as a representative of HSE. You will exercise good judgment in a diversity of situations with outstanding customer service skills. Strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities is necessary for success in this role.

Core Values

The Charlotte Hornets organization embodies the following core values:

• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Competitiveness
• Candor
• Accountability
• Resilience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Support 

• Manage the SVP of People Strategy’s complex calendar, including meetings, travel and appointments.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, responding on behalf of the SVP of People Strategy when appropriate.
• Prepare, proofread and format reports, presentations, memos and other correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and confidential filing systems for HR documents and executive records.

Recruiting & Onboarding Coordination

• Schedule all candidate interviews across the organization in coordination with HR recruiters and hiring managers.
• Handle all logistical details for virtual and in-person interviews, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• Coordinate first-day onboarding meetings for new hires, including orientation sessions, IT setup and department introductions.
• Communicate onboarding schedules to new hires and internal stakeholders.

HR Project & Operational Support

• Assist in preparing HR reports, dashboards, and presentation materials.
• Support HR programs such as performance reviews, employee engagement surveys, and training initiatives.
• Track and organize key department goals, strategic initiatives, and timelines.
• Help coordinate department budgets, process invoices and manage vendor communications.

Meeting & Event Planning

• Plan and coordinate HR leadership meetings, town halls, offsites and team events.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes and ensure follow-up on action items.
• Work cross-functionally with other executive assistants to manage enterprise-wide scheduling.

Confidentiality & Relationship Management

• Handle sensitive employee and company information with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Serve as a liaison between the SVP of People Strategy and internal/external stakeholders, representing the HR function with professionalism and diplomacy.

Culture & Character Add

• Flexibility to be accessible and responsive to all HSE staff
• Show an eagerness and work ethic that exceeds expectations

Required Skills, Experience, and Abilities

To perform essential job functions, you should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Three years of related experience working in an executive assistant role
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and communication skills to handle sensitive situations, and confidential information
• Knowledge of HR terms and recruiting process preferred.
• Exceptional time management skills; proven track record to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment; performs additional duties as assigned by executives.
• Business sense - strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed.
• Presents self in professional manner and have ability to interact with all levels of organization and outside contacts.
• Dedication to excellence - perform duties at the highest level possible on a consistent basis.
• Demonstrated ability and temperament to work with sensitive information
• Great teammate - have team-oriented experience and approach.
• Service focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations of the senior executives by maintaining effective relationships with interested parties.
• Ability to think outside of the box with a sense of urgency.
• Adaptability – adapts to change in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to handle frequent changes.
• Flexibility to work irregular and long work hours including nights and weekends to attend events, Hornets home games, and Spectrum Center events.

Additional Information

This is a full-time benefit eligible position. HSE is dedicated to creating and upholding a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity.

HSE provides valuable benefits and competitive time off policies to help you and your family lead healthy, balanced lives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All requests for medical or religious accommodations to perform the stated job duties will be considered.

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