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UKG Sr Executive Assistant in Madison, Wisconsin
Why UKG:
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.
The Sr Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides high-level administrative and strategic support in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing schedules for senior leadership, coordinating meetings and events, travel coordination, handling communications, and providing administrative support. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently with minimal guidance. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
About you:
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative support role
• Experience managing multiple calendars, expense report processing and experience providing onsite and offsite event support.
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication, adept at conveying ideas effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications
• Be the driving force behind positive transformations, an analytical person who links ideas and people together seamlessly.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Develop and maintain a strong partnership with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and achievement of strategic priorities through effective communication, presentation and influencing skills and an acute customer focus.
• A creative thinker who anticipates the needs of our leaders and organization weeks, months, and quarters in advance, and is eager to tackle tough problems with a focus on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and a growth mindset.
• Strong project management skills and the demonstrated ability to pivot based on business needs and priorities, coupled with a strong understanding of technology.
• Provide support for event planning, and expense processing for operational efficiency.
• Develops, motivates, and inspires individuals to achieve their best work, fostering a positive work culture that enhances performance and productivity.
• Collaborate effectively in an innovative environment, embracing feedback for personal growth and development.
Company Overview:
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) .
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .
The pay range for this position is $71,900 to $103,350. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits
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