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Executive Assistant

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Justworks

Justworks

1,001-5,000 employees

Comprehensive HR and payroll platform for SMBs

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$86k - $94.6kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Specialized Administrative Roles
Required Skills
Communications
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an administrative assistant and/or executive assistant role
  • Experience handling multiple calendars and booking travel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong situational awareness - you are able to distill what is truly important
  • Strong command of productivity tools like Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Willingness to do any task, no matter how small
  • Proactive and self-directed
Responsibilities
  • Handle sensitive matters that require the utmost confidentiality
  • Manage multiple members of the senior leadership team’s schedule, arrange and prioritize appointments and contact requests, resolve calendar conflicts, and negotiate rescheduling as necessary, both for internal and external coordination
  • Keep the flow of meetings during the day
  • Drive and coordinate complex team and company events
  • Lead coordination of team meetings
  • Collate and distribute content for meetings
  • Arrange detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas
  • Understand company and team priorities
  • Drive or assist with other projects as needed; we are growing fast, and we take pride in rolling up our sleeves
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Justworks provides a comprehensive platform for small businesses, offering modern, user-friendly software and 24/7 human support to simplify payroll, benefits, HR management, and compliance. The product combines a PEO's capabilities with corporate-level benefits to streamline business operations.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$160M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

41%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of Via positions Justworks to offer more robust global solutions, potentially attracting a larger client base.
  • The introduction of new tools like Expenses and International Contractor Payments demonstrates Justworks' commitment to continuous innovation and addressing SMB needs.
  • Justworks' focus on providing 24/7 human support and high-quality benefits can significantly enhance employee satisfaction and retention for its clients.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of Via could present challenges in aligning technologies and corporate cultures, potentially slowing down innovation.
  • The competitive landscape for SMB-focused platforms is intense, with many players vying for market share, which could impact Justworks' growth.

What makes Justworks unique

  • Justworks focuses on small businesses, providing a comprehensive suite of tools including payroll, tax, HR, and compliance, unlike competitors who may not offer such an integrated solution.
  • The acquisition of Via enhances Justworks' capabilities in international employment, setting it apart from other SMB-focused platforms.
  • Justworks' new International Contractor Payments tool allows SMBs to manage both domestic and international payments seamlessly, a feature not commonly found in similar platforms.

Benefits

Health - Believe in our vision. Medical and dental, too. Get support for your mental and financial health. Beta test new benefits and perks for our platform.

Workplace - Volunteer and get paid to give back. Take paid parental leave. Enjoy monthly team events that help turn coworkers into lifelong friends.

Wellness - Enjoy subsidized ClassPass memberships. Take advantage of regular yoga, meditation, and other wellness programming.

Perks - Be an owner, not an employee. Get time off whenever you need it. Take a sabbatical. Invest in your future financially and with professional learning and development opportunities.