Mtb
Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Buffalo, NY · Exec
Sponsorship not specified$54k-$90kDetected 1 day ago
Project ManagementExcelAuditingHRResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeInternal Audit
About the role
- The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises exceptional judgment and discretion, and regularly interacts with senior executives, board-level stakeholders, and key business leaders.
- Coordinate all travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries, briefing materials, and supporting documentation for meetings, events, and executive engagements.
- Prepare and coordinate executive presentations, leadership meeting materials, agendas, minutes, and follow-up action items.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic liaison between the CHRO, executive leadership, business partners, and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries and facilitating communication on sensitive and enterprise-wide Human Resources matters.
- Manage and maintain the CHRO's complex business calendar, exercising sound judgment in prioritizing requests, resolving scheduling conflicts, and coordinating meetings across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
- Support the CHRO and HR leadership team with project-oriented assignments, including conducting research, gathering and analyzing information, preparing reports, and presenting findings and recommendations.
- Draft, edit, and manage non-routine correspondence, communications, presentations, and other executive-level materials on behalf of the CHRO.
- Perform complex administrative and project management responsibilities that enable the CHRO to focus on strategic priorities while ensuring the smooth operation of the Human Resources function.
- Organize and support talent reviews, leadership meetings, employee engagement initiatives, board materials, and other critical HR processes.
- Maintain confidential personnel, compensation, organizational, and business information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization while demonstrating professionalism and excellent customer service.
- Maintain internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit recommendations and resolution of issues identified by regulators, as applicable.
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Process and maintain executive expense reports, department invoices, disbursements, and budget-related documentation as required.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience supporting a Chief Human Resources Officer or senior Human Resources leader.
- Experience coordinating executive-level meetings, board materials, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Familiarity with HR processes, organizational planning, talent management, or employee-related programs.
- Experience working within a highly regulated industry or large corporate environment.
- M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees.
- The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
- Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Compensation
- Maintain confidential personnel, compensation, organizational, and business information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
Benefits
- Promote an inclusive work environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
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