Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

The Executive Assistant, Human Resources (EA, HR) will work as part of the Human Resources team, providing support to CFR’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and assisting with organizing team meetings and initiatives. The EA, HR will serve as a main point of contact in the HR department, triaging important updates to the appropriate team members. In addition, the EA, HR acts as a liaison between the various HR sub-groups and between offices. As the EA, HR is a key presence for the department, they will work full-time onsite in CFR’s New York offices. This position requires a high level of discretion and confidentiality and the ability to manage relationships both internally and externally. 

• Act as first point of contact for Human Resources department and CHRO, acting as a resource for employees and helping them figure out who to contact about various issues/questions
• Provide support to the CHRO in matters including calendar maintenance, expense reports, contract review, invoices, travel schedules, and document management
• Attend meetings with CHRO, when appropriate, and take notes for follow-up and/or circulation
• Manage action items for CHRO and assist with tracking priorities for HR department to ensure cohesion across sub-teams
• Manage HR department calendar and team meetings; take minutes and circulate notes to team
• Draft communications and/or other documents for CHRO such as status updates on projects or meeting minutes
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication from/to the office of the CHRO with leaders and staff across the organization; build important internal and external relationships important to facilitate departmental success
• Provide project support as requested, including researching vendors and making recommendations
• Assist Talent Assistant with greeting candidates for interviews when they are unavailable
• Support HR team with coverage for in-person events or other all-hands-on-deck situations
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Superb customer service skills across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
• Excellent organization and multitasking skills, with demonstrated proactive ownership and accountability
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team
• Able to make decisions and handle sensitive HR information using sound judgment and discretion, representing CHRO and team
• Effective problem-solving capabilities; ability to anticipate patterns and links; looks beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications
• Advanced knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Suite
• Experience with ATS or CRM systems are a plus
• Qualified candidates will have related experience that required judgment, strong writing and editing ability, the ability to prioritize, and experience interacting with various stakeholders from staff to candidates to executive team members

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000 depending on experience.
• In addition to competitive salaries, the Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.