Executive Administrative Assistant

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America. 

The opportunity: 

Sun Life is seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Group Benefits team! In this role, you will support our President, Group Benefits. We are seeking a highly effective professional with administrative expertise to join our dynamic organization. 

How you will contribute: 

Professional problem solver

• Dogged resourcefulness and a resolve to get things done. Stays calm under pressure and is able to deliver when needed in time sensitive situations.

• Tenacious prioritization that limits distractions and ensures the President’s focus is on the most pressing and highest priority items. Willing to push back and uses sound judgement to figure out what warrants attention, what should be delegated and what requests should be deferred.

• Impeccable organizational capabilities. Practices strategic multi-tasking, ensuring various priorities are moving forward without sacrificing quality.

Communications Ninja

• Top-notch verbal and writing skills with the ability to draft communications on behalf of the President, Group Benefits. Knack for understanding and influencing others through written and verbal communications.  Serves as a spokesperson for the President through polished emails, dynamic presentations, and effective interpersonal interactions. 

• Technical savvy with strong proficiency in presentation technology and software. 

• Analytical mindset that quickly sums up the situation, gathers the necessary info, asks the right questions and acts decisively. 

• Networking prowess to build relationships at all levels across the company to understand the ins and outs of the business and bring that perspective to bear in making decisions. 

Trusted confidant

• Ironclad discretion in handling confidential information, navigates sensitive situations with professionalism, diplomacy and tact.

• Supernatural ability to anticipate needs, seeing in advance what is needed and planning accordingly. 
• Self-confident with a sense of humor. Practices optimism - keeps things in perspective and understands the balance of being candid but kind. 

What you will bring with you: 

Required Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an executive level support role
• Strong consultation, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of individuals in different situations requiring tact, diplomacy, judgment, discretion and relationship building
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to partner with others get to work done
• Takes personal responsibility for delivering quality service
• Energetic self-starter who is able to take initiative, work with limited supervision and has strong attention to detail
• Identifies improvement ideas and readily implements new work processes and practices
• Resourceful at problem solving
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), and the ability to quickly learn enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of Service Now, Workday and Concur is a plus

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you. 

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life 

• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more 
• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.
• Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is: 

• Southern California region: 70,200-94,800 annually

• Central California region: 74,000-99,900 annually
• Northern California region: 79,100-106,800 annually

If you are a Minnesota, Colorado or Nevada resident, the salary range for this position is 67,100-90,600 annually

If you are a Illinois, Connecticut or Maryland resident, the salary range for this position is 70,200-94,800 annually

If you are Washington, Washington D.C., and Rhode Island resident, the salary range for this position is 74,000-99,900 annually

If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is 79,100-106,800 annually

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits. 

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more. 

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [email protected] to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

Administrative Services

01/12/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.