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Executive Assistant, Meals & Baking Solutions

Job Description:

Executive Assistant, Meals & Baking Solutions

OVERVIEW:

At General Mills, Administrative Services is a strategic business partner, adding value through exceptional administrative support that enables our company to win and our employees to maximize their full potential. We drive winning results for the organization through developing our amazing talent, creating agile organizations and building world class capabilities that unleash performance in a distinctive and undeniable global culture. We are driven to be the premiere administrative service organization in the world.

The role of the Executive Assistant focuses on providing excellent administrative expertise and support to business leaders. Executive Assistants perform a variety of tasks in support of these leaders, their leadership teams and the company, while providing excellent customer service and acting as a strategic business partner to leaders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Complex calendar management
Meeting and event coordination (may include all logistics, on or offsite, agendas, document creation, etc.)
Manage phone calls, email, file organization, office storage and office supplies
Arrange global travel, including visa/passport requests
Prepare expense reports
Maintain distribution lists for all areas being supported
Act as a liaison for leaders and has regular contact with individuals outside the organization (Including media, agencies, etc.)
Prepare effective and accurate PowerPoint presentations
Data entry
SharePoint site administration
Must be on-site at least 3 days per week
Other duties and special projects as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 4 years of related experience
High School Diploma
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to integrate technology, tools, and capabilities into business processes
Exceptional customer service and customer-first mindset
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organization skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, changing work demands and ability to think proactively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to creatively problem solve
High level of independent judgment, decision making and ability to navigate ambiguity
Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization in a diplomatic and courteous manner
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability to handle confidential information and topics appropriately
Ability to influence others for effective and efficient results
Strong learning agility

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Must be on-site at least 3 days per week
International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

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