Executive Assistant - Human Resources

As an Executive Assistant / HR Assistant on the Human Resources team your goal is to provide administrative support for the Chief Human Resources Officer and anticipate needs related to the business function and department that are broad, varied, and confidential in nature.

You’ll also support the overall human resources team with other administrative duties.

You will do this by :

• Preparing, drafting, composing and editing incoming / outgoing correspondence, reports and other documents as requested.
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings, travel, agendas, contact information and auxiliary materials.
• Assisting with presentations and materials for quarterly / annual updates in support of the executive or other team members.
• Coordinating office related invoices and expense reports and obtaining appropriate approvals per audit standards.
• Serving as point of contact / lead for a variety of divisional activities including facilitating communication, registration, and representation.
• Processing a variety of human resources systems transactions.
• Developing and / or generating complex reports, documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Creating and running queries and / or reports from the HR system; accessing databases and / or other sources.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

You are the kind of person who is / has :

• strong organizational skills
• the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• adaptable

Required Qualifications :

• Associates Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field OR equivalent combination of experience and education
• At least three years of experience in an executive assistant, senior administrative support, or human resources support role

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in human resources administrative support
• Experience in HRIS, ATS, Payroll, Timekeeping, and / or other related HR software systems

Additional Knowledge & Skills :

• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive company information, including insider information
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects in a fast-paced, flexible work environment
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Comprehensive experience with Microsoft office suite of products, Google Applications, and other software associated with assigned work
• Ability to take independent action and solve problems with limited involvement from others
• Advanced working knowledge of department functions and processes
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and / or location

Travel Required : of Travel : 0

of Travel : 0

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location :

Wauwatosa, WI (corporate office)

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done.

Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands.

Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law.

Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.