Executive Assistant, Meals & Baking Solutions

POSITION OVERVIEW At General Mills, Administrative Services is a key support function, adding value through exceptional administrative support that enables our company to win and our employees to maximize their full potential. The role of the Executive Assistant focuses on providing excellent administrative support to business leaders. Excellent customer service will be achieved by performing a variety of tasks in support of these leaders, their leadership teams, and the company in a fast-paced global environment. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage multiple complex calendars Manage meeting and event coordination (may include all logistics on or offsite, agendas, document creation, etc.) Routine tasks include creating and preparing materials, proofreading, verifying and editing all materials for accuracy and clarity, managing phone calls and emails, file organization both onsite and offsite storage, and office supplies management Maintain and effectively execute global travel including visa/passport requests, travel arrangements and expense reports Maintain organization charts and distribution lists for all areas being supported Leadership role acting as a liaison for leaders and has regular contact with individuals outside the organization, media, agencies, etc Interaction with individuals of all levels (including regular contact w/ Board Members, outside organizations, industry organizations, and community leaders) Prepare effective and accurate PowerPoint presentations Data entry as needed SharePoint site administration Other duties and special projects as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 7-8 years administrative experience Minimum high school diploma High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to integrate technology, tools, and capabilities into business processes Very strong communication skills, both verbal and written Very Strong planning and organization skills with attention to detail Strong ability to multi-task, to think proactively, manage multiple priorities, and changing work demands Effectively utilize network of appropriate contacts to resolve problems and facilitate appropriate decisions to analyze and resolve confidential or somewhat complex work/problems High level of independent judgement and decision making to analyze and resolve highly confidential or complex nature of work/problems Exceptional interpersonal/partnership skills and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization in a diplomatic and courteous manner at all times Professionalism, maturity, and ability to handle highly confidential information and topics appropriately High level of integrity and accountability Ability to influence others for effective and efficient results Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness and ability to learn new skills, policies, and processes Awareness and adherence to Company policies around travel, entertainment and gift giving COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.