Executive Assistant (Administrative)
At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.
Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.
About F5
At F5, we're committed to shaping a better digital world—one that's secure, innovative, and centered around people. We help organizations globally create, run, and protect applications in a world where cybersecurity and digital trust matter more than ever. Our diverse community is the heartbeat of our innovation, and we're passionate about empowering every individual to thrive.
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant will serve as a strategic partner to 2-3 VPs within the People & Culture team. This individual will be a strategic partner, streamlining operations, anticipating business needs, and fostering connection across the organization. They will collaborate closely with peers, key business partners, and other senior P&C leaders to ensure seamless execution of department goals.
Key Responsibilities
This role requires a proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate challenges and plan strategically. Candidates should be adept at designing mechanisms and implementing processes that streamline responsibilities and optimize time management.
Provide high-level executive administrative support for 2-3 People & Culture executives with professionalism and discretion
Manage complex calendars and prioritize time-sensitive meetings
Serve as a trusted liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders
Orchestrate logistics and prepare materials for meetings and offsites, aligning with business priorities
Exercise sound judgment and uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and ethics
Independently drive initiatives and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Support team culture through morale-building activities, town hall meetings, and engagement efforts
Arrange domestic and international travel logistics, including itineraries and accommodations
Support F5's BeF5 and LeadF5 values in day-to-day decision-making and collaboration
Qualifications & Skills
Associate degree or higher preferred.
5-10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant to executives in public high-tech companies.
Demonstrate strong initiative, resourcefulness, and autonomy in anticipating and resolving executive needs
Skilled at managing competing priorities with exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
Detail-oriented and dependable, with the flexibility to thrive in dynamic environments
Comfortable navigating sensitive situations and handling confidential information
Preference for candidates with an understanding of human resources or People & Culture operations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
The annual base pay for this position is: $93,910.00 - $140,866.00F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5's differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.
You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5's benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.
Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting accommodations@f5.com.
