Executive Assistant, SVP Total Rewards and People Services – Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

The successful candidate will be an accomplished, dynamic Executive Assistant. Strong attention to detail. Great work ethic with an ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced work environment. Consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality. Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills. Resourceful, confident, and dedicated administrative professional with a proven ability to collaborate with a wide variety of personalities in the organization from entry level to Executives.

This position requires solid skills in the areas of relationship building, communication, and partnering with other leaders’ executive assistants, as well as with colleagues at all levels in the organization.

 

If you are located in Eden Prairie, you will have the flexibility to work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides executive administrative support for a Sr. Vice-President, Total Rewards and People Services and SVP People Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategy (People Team)
• Plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of the Leaders’ calendars, including organizing meetings and gathering necessary information for meeting preparation
• Assists with presentation preparation
• Coordinates meetings with the Leaders and their direct reports, along with other individuals both internal and external to our organization, including global Town Halls with the entire COE
• Manages office projects as needed
• Manages all items with confidentiality and discretion with a high degree of accountability
• Uses considerable independent judgment and initiative
• Composes correspondence, prepares reports and conducts special projects
• Communicates daily with employees at all levels in the organization
• Schedule appointments and coordinates arrangements for travel, meetings, and conferences at the executive level
• Provides backup support for other Senior Leaders, as needed
• Coordinates and manages many large events and meetings each year

        

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of general administrative support experience
• 2+ years of experience supporting multiple senior level leaders (Director/VP or higher) calendars within a matrixed, complex and fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Experience coordinating large meetings, including Teams virtual meetings and teleconferences
• Proven experience managing multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously with attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to work hybrid – onsite a minimum of 3 days a week in Eden Prairie, MN during core business hours 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Building proficiency in AI to support efficient and effective operation management
• Desire to build strong relationships with other administrative assistants and coordinators; operate as a team player
• Experience coordinating global travel and expense reports

  

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.