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Company: Kelly Services
Location: Portland, OR
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

Direct Hire Executive Assistant

Portland Manufacturing Facility — Portland, OR
? $70,000 – $80,000 annually
? Full-Time | Monday–Friday (Day Shift; after-hours support as needed)
Department: Administrative
Reports To: Executive Leadership Team (CEO, COO, CFO, & HR)


Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategic Executive Assistant to support our Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This role extends beyond traditional administrative support and serves as a key partner in driving organizational effectiveness, executive alignment, and operational efficiency.

This individual will also provide administrative HR support, including working within ADP and HRIS systems to support payroll coordination, reporting, recruiting logistics, and employee documentation.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, Excel-savvy, and comfortable handling confidential information while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities
Executive Support & Strategic Coordination

Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO, COO, CFO, and HR leadership

Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel logistics

Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and communications

Attend leadership meetings, document action items, and ensure follow-through

Track priorities, deadlines, and strategic initiatives

HR Administrative Support (ADP / HRIS)

Support HR with administrative functions including onboarding, interview coordination, and employee documentation

Assist with payroll-related coordination and reporting through ADP

Maintain and update employee records within HRIS systems

Generate HR-related reports using Excel and HR platforms

Support compliance tracking and employee data management

Process Improvement & Operational Support

Assist with rollout and administration of new systems and processes

Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

Support change management initiatives and system adoption

Data & Reporting Support

Utilize advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) to create reports and analyze data

Track KPIs, timelines, and performance metrics

Support executive dashboards and performance reporting

Event & Communication Management

Coordinate internal and external events

Support internal communications, newsletters, and announcements

Serve as liaison between leadership and employees

Qualifications

Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar high-level administrative role

Experience supporting HR functions and working within ADP and/or HRIS systems

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas required)

Strong organizational and project coordination abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of discretion and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

Experience supporting payroll processes or HR reporting

Familiarity with process improvement or operational tracking

Comfort working with performance metrics and executive dashboards

Why Join This Team

Competitive salary: $70,000 – $80,000

Generous FTO and paid holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

401(k) with company match

Opportunity to support senior leadership in a high-impact manufacturing environment

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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