Executive Assistant, Human Resources

The Cigna Group

. Support a VP in Human Resources and the Development and Engagement Center of Excellence as a trusted partner .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced executive administrative support capabilities, including managing complex calendars, coordinating high-level meetings, and developing organizational communications. Proficient in utilizing various business tools and maintaining confidentiality while building trusted relationships across teams.

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Executive AdministrationCalendar ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMeeting CoordinationConfidential Information Management

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementMeeting CoordinationWorkforce ReportingBudget CoordinationVendor Payments

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizationPrioritizationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelConcurSharePointZoomWebexTeamsSlido

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesExecutive SupportCross-Team InitiativesVirtual CommunicationComplex Enterprise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a VP in Human Resources and the Development and Engagement Center of Excellence as a trusted partner
Manage complex calendars, resolve conflicts, and make timely scheduling decisions based on business needs
Coordinate enterprise leadership meetings and forums, including agendas, pre-reads, logistics, technology, virtual Q&A, surveys, and follow-up communication
Develop organizational announcements, team updates, presentations, and HR activity messages
Lead coordination for cross-team initiatives and recurring HR activities, including the Development and Engagement COE
Partner with administrative peers, Executive IT, Internal Communications, Travel and Aviation, Real Estate, and other internal teams
Plan leader travel, prepare and reconcile expenses, coordinate vendor payments and invoices, and serve as a delegate in Concur
Maintain organization charts, distribution lists, equipment and supply requests, and space-planning information
Anticipate risks, solve problems early, and handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in executive administration, senior-level administrative support, or project coordination
Demonstrated success managing complex executive calendars and coordinating meetings with multiple senior-level stakeholders
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Experience using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, or similar meeting platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization and prioritization skills; ability to work independently, manage competing demands, and remain effective under pressure
Ability to protect confidential information, use sound judgment, and build trusted relationships across a virtual or hybrid organization
Ability to troubleshoot routine technology issues and partner with technical support teams
Experience supporting HR executives or working within a large, complex enterprise (preferred)
Experience with workforce reporting, employee insights, talent processes, budget coordination, vendor payments, or department operations (preferred)
Experience using Concur, SharePoint, Slido, or similar business tools (preferred)
Demonstrated learning agility, resourcefulness, collaboration, and comfort navigating ambiguity (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Work-from-home option subject to cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload
Tobacco-free policy
Reasonable accommodation support for the online application process