Executive Assistant, Office of the Head of Global Ecosystem

About the role

Dayforce is seeking an experienced, dependable, and business-oriented Executive Assistant to support the Head of Global Ecosystem. This role provides administrative, operational, and executive coordination support to a global leadership organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Manage complex executive calendars, travel arrangements, meetings, and day-to-day logistics.
• Prioritize competing requests and effectively manage executive time.
• Cook up multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare professional business communications and correspondence.
• Maintain a high level of organization while managing complex administrative responsibilities.
• Exercise discretion, sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.
• Provide a thoughtful, calm, and proactive approach in a dynamic environment.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Global Ecosystem organization, business priorities, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder relationships.
• Understand executive relationships and partner organizations to support effective meeting prioritization and scheduling.
• Ensure executives are fully prepared for meetings by coordinating attendees, gathering materials, and confirming preparation requirements.
• Coordinate briefing materials and supporting information from business stakeholders.
• Participate in leadership meetings to capture key decisions, action items, and follow-up activities.
• Track commitments and action items to support accountability and execution.
• Anticipate upcoming meetings, events, and planning activities to proactively support executive priorities.
• Monitor executive commitments and identify scheduling conflicts, preparation needs, or potential risks.
• Apply strong business acumen to support organizational priorities and executive objectives.
• Manage project timelines and prioritize operational action items.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and optimize administrative efficiency.
• Support planning and execution of leadership meetings, offsites, executive events, and major company programs.
• Coordinate logistics including meeting schedules, travel, venue arrangements, catering, and attendee management.
• Build strong partnerships with Executive Assistants and business partners across the organization to ensure seamless executive coordination.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting C-level and senior executives, preferably within a global technology or professional services environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of corporate policies, practices, and executive support responsibilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.
• Strong project coordination and time management skills.
• Ability to anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with executive leaders, administrative partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

Skills

• Experience supporting executive leadership within the technology or software industry.
• Proven success coordinating executive events, leadership offsites, and strategic planning activities.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate needs and improve executive effectiveness.
• Experience identifying process improvements that increase operational efficiency and executive productivity.