Executive Assistant II, Hoffman Estates IL

Group Executive Assistant II

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Make an impact at the executive level.

Are you a forward-thinking professional who takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced executive environment? 

We’re seeking a Group Executive Assistant who brings exceptional organizational skills, business awareness, and a proactive mindset to support the Group President and Senior Management team.

This is more than a traditional administrative role. As a trusted partner to the Group President, you will help manage competing priorities, prepare for what’s ahead, and ensure the details that keep the business moving are handled seamlessly. You’ll be expected to think independently, recognize opportunities to add value, and take responsibility for outcomes—not simply respond to requests.

The ideal candidate is composed under pressure, confident navigating changing priorities, and committed to making leadership more effective through sound judgment, thoughtful preparation, and reliable execution.

What you’ll do

• Partner with the Group President: Manage complex calendars, coordinate global meetings and international travel, and work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across regions and time zones to ensure priorities are aligned and leadership commitments run smoothly.
• Anticipate and prepare: Develop agendas, briefing materials, schedules, and presentations; identify potential conflicts or gaps in preparation; and ensure leaders have the information they need to make decisions.
• Drive coordination and communication: Serve as a key liaison between senior leaders and internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate executive-level interviews with HR and Talent Acquisition, and prepare clear, professional correspondence.
• Own administrative operations: Oversee expenses, invoices, reimbursements, approvals, travel and expense processes, and other essential administrative responsibilities with accuracy and discretion.
• Improve how work gets done: Take ownership of special projects, resolve issues, identify process improvements, and maintain momentum when circumstances change or unexpected challenges arise.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant experience: 10+ years of administrative experience, including at least 5 years supporting multiple senior-level executives. Experience supporting a Group President or C-suite executive is highly valued.
• Initiative and business judgment: The ability to work several steps ahead, understand priorities, make informed decisions, and recommend solutions without needing constant direction.
• Accountability and follow-through: A strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and commitment to seeing tasks and projects through to completion.
• Composure and professionalism: The ability to remain unflappable in a demanding environment, adapt to shifting priorities, communicate diplomatically, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong technical, organizational, and international collaboration skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, outstanding time management, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Comfortable working in an international business environment, collaborating across global time zones and cultures, and adapting to different working styles.

What’s in it for you?

• Executive-level exposure: Work directly with the Group President and Senior Management team and gain insight into business operations, strategic priorities, and leadership decisions.
• Meaningful responsibility: Play an important role in executive effectiveness and contribute to the smooth operation of the broader business.
• Trust and autonomy: Have the opportunity to exercise judgment, manage responsibilities independently, and influence how executive support is delivered.
• Professional development: Expand your business knowledge, build relationships across functions, and develop skills that support long-term career growth.
• A rewarding employee experience: Receive a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for recognition in an international environment that values your contributions.

Ready to make your mark?

If you take pride in being dependable, thinking ahead, and making things happen, this is an opportunity to put those strengths to work. We’re looking for someone who can be counted on to exercise sound judgment, navigate complexity, and serve as a valued partner to the Group President and Senior Management team.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution beyond traditional administrative support, we invite you to apply.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

• About Sensient Flavors: 
  • Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications. 

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 USD.  Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions.  In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. 

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in United States, without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work in the Hoffman Estates, IL Office and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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