Highlights

As an Executive Assistant supporting leaders within Human Resources, you'll be a trusted partner who helps leaders stay focused on the priorities that shape the employee experience across Schwab. Ability to build positive, trust-based relationships with employees at all levels, including senior leaders, external partners, vendors, and regulators as needed.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAustin, TX
IndustrySecurity and Surveillance
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1971
Websitehttp://www.aboutschwab.com/careers

Description

Your Opportunity

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on-site in the specified location(s).

As an Executive Assistant supporting leaders within Human Resources, you'll be a trusted partner who helps leaders stay focused on the priorities that shape the employee experience across Schwab. You'll anticipate needs, solve problems, and bring structure and forward momentum to a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.

You'll coordinate complex calendars, meetings, travel, expenses, leadership gatherings, and time-sensitive requests while preparing polished materials and reports that support communication and informed decision-making. Through strong executive support, priority management, communication, and collaboration, you'll help advance key programs and maintain alignment across HR and the broader organization. Your ability to handle sensitive information with integrity, adapt as priorities change, and make thoughtful decisions will help leaders and teams operate effectively and making a meaningful impact.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Demonstrated project management skills with strong attention to detail and a track record of delivering high-quality work
  • Ability to build positive, trust-based relationships with employees at all levels, including senior leaders, external partners, vendors, and regulators as needed
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and leadership levels
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information
  • Demonstrated adaptability, problem-solving, and sound judgment when navigating changing priorities and unexpected challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting Human Resources leaders or working within an HR-related function
  • Strong organization and priority management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Ability to anticipate needs, recognize potential challenges, and develop thoughtful solutions with minimal guidance
  • Demonstrated success in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and results-focused environment
  • Resilience and a positive, flexible approach to change and problem-solving
  • Willingness to step beyond immediate responsibilities and provide support or coverage when needed

In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

About Company

The Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of financial services, with more than 300 offices. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of securities brokerage, banking, money management and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Named "Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Self-Directed Services" by J.D. Power and Associates in 2009, its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC) affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through Schwab Advisor Services.

The Charles Schwab Bank (member FDIC) provides banking and mortgage services and products. To meet the needs of our clients, we are actively recruiting people with the desire, drive and creativity to find solutions that help meet our clients' needs; who want the chance to learn, grow with the company and explore their career opportunities; who will strive for excellence in achieving our clients' and our company's goals; who have the highest ethical standards - individuals who take pride in making a difference in people's lives.

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