Business Administration Partner
NeoCognition · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAdministrative$110k–$150k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day operational workflows, track open action items, follow up on commitments across internal teams and external partners, and proactively surface blockers to leadership.
- Plan and execute company events, offsites, conferences, and external-facing engagements end to end. Manage all travel, venues, accommodations, and on-site coordination.
- Own the day-to-day office experience — managing snacks, supplies, cleanliness, and facilities vendors, ensuring the space is always polished and guest-ready. Serve as the primary point of contact for external visitors, investor meetings, and candidate on-sites.
- Lead vendor sourcing, negotiations, and ongoing relationship management. Manage expenses and procurement via Ramp, administer HR and people operations in Rippling, and support recruiting workflows in Ashby.
- Serve as a trusted liaison between the executive team and internal and external stakeholders.
- Care for new hire onboarding logistics — including equipment provisioning, desk setup, office access, welcome kits, and day-one orientation — in close partnership with People Ops and IT.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or Operations role at a high-growth technology company
- Direct experience with Ramp, Rippling, and Ashby
- Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and manage external relationships
- Exceptional follow-through and attention to detail — you close loops without being asked
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging at the C-suite and board level
- High emotional intelligence and discretion with sensitive information
- Ability to operate effectively under ambiguity and manage competing priorities