Job Description

Help drive Nordstrom’s vision of being as renowned for our employee experience as we are for our customer experience! We are seeking an Executive Assistant 2 to support our Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, you will facilitate processes to support the office of the Chro, acting as a trusted partner in prioritizing time, driving special projects, and supporting the productivity of Hr leadership.

A day in the life…

• Schedule, coordinate and prioritize meetings and activities for the Chro with both internal and external parties; provide on-site and off-site support as applicable
• Execute on multiple special projects as assigned, leveraging understanding of the company’s Hr strategy to prioritize
• Leverage your Growth Mindset in identifying and implementing creative solutions to help streamline and improve current processesBook travel arrangements including airfare, hotel and car rentals and coordinate travel schedule and reservations for Chro and executive management
• Perform event planning and coordination functions including equipment, staffing, catering as well as supporting some content creation
• Partner with other Executive Team and Hr Team Eas to sync agendas, priorities, and travel plans to ensure appropriate parties are available for key meetings and decision points
• Assist in maintaining department budget and expense reconciliations
• Support the productivity of Hr Leadership meetings by partnering with the Hr Director of Business Management supporting the planning, agenda, and notes where applicable
• Monitor, track and escalate employee issues that may arise to appropriate Hr & Legal support

You own this if you have…

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent training and/or experience
• 5+ years of administrative experience
• Nordstrom or other retail experience
• Ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient with a high level of professionalism
• A history of prioritizing individual work with little direction – ability to think proactively
• Strong work ethic; ensures day-to-day activities and tasks are accomplished
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Ms Office suite
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to keep highly sensitive information confidential

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EaP Resources

A few more important points…

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs and your availability.

Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.