Executive Assistant, Human Resources

Danaher Corporation

Executive Assistant supporting Cepheid’s HR leadership and strategic initiatives. Managing executive operations, events, projects, and confidential administrative priorities onsite in Sunnyvale.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in providing high-level administrative support to C-suite executives, managing complex calendars, and coordinating international travel. Proficient in planning and executing corporate events while ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment.

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Executive Calendar ManagementEvent Planning and ExecutionProject CoordinationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyConfidentiality and Autonomy

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Hard Skills

Administrative SupportExpense ReportingMeeting CoordinationProject DocumentationTimeline Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingStakeholder AlignmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

C-Suite SupportCorporate EnvironmentOperational ExcellenceStrategic HR InitiativesGlobal Travel Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide critical support for the VP, HR Cepheid with a high level of confidentiality and autonomy
Serve as a trusted liaison to the VP, HR and leadership team
Drive operational excellence and support strategic HR and business priorities
Manage complex executive calendars, global travel, meetings, expense reports, purchase orders, budgets, and administrative processes
Independently resolve issues and prioritize urgent matters
Plan and execute onsite and offsite events, including venue selection, logistics, catering, audiovisual support, security coordination, VIP guest management, and presentation development
Coordinate key HR initiatives and executive-sponsored programs
Manage project plans, track milestones, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and ensure timely delivery of objectives
Identify, monitor, and escalate project risks
Maintain action logs and coordinate follow-up activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
8+ years of administrative support experience supporting C-suite or executive-level leaders in a corporate environment
3+ years of experience managing executive calendars, domestic and international travel arrangements, expense reporting, and meeting coordination
3+ years of experience coordinating projects, including managing timelines, tracking deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and monitoring milestones
3+ years of experience planning and executing executive meetings, conferences, and corporate events from inception through completion
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel internationally and domestically per business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay eligibility
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)