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Job Title:

Executive Assistant +

Director of People and Culture Pay Rate:

$65,000-$75,000/year

Location:

Columbus, IN About the Role We're hiring an Executive Assistant + Director of People and Culture to support executive leadership while overseeing key human resources initiatives. In this unique leadership role, you'll partner directly with the President & CEO to manage executive operations, coordinate strategic initiatives, and lead people-focused programs that support employee engagement and organizational success. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing manufacturing organization. What You'll Do Manage the CEO's calendar, scheduling, priorities, and executive communications Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, capture meeting notes, and follow up on action items Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials for executive leadership Coordinate customer and partner visits while serving as the primary point of contact Track strategic initiatives and organizational projects to ensure timely execution Serve as the primary HR liaison with the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Coordinate payroll changes, benefits administration, FMLA, and employee relations Manage the full salaried employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding Supervise the hourly recruiter and support staffing initiatives Champion employee engagement, recognition programs, and company culture Maintain HR policies, employee handbook, and people-related procedures What We're Looking For 3-5 years of experience in an Executive Assistant, HR Coordinator, or People Operations role Experience supporting senior leadership with calendar management, scheduling, and executive communications Working knowledge of HR practices, including benefits administration, payroll coordination, FMLA, employee relations, and PEO administration Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail High emotional intelligence with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment Self-motivated, proactive, and able to anticipate business needs Strong systems and process improvement mindset Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Experience with HRIS or project management software preferred Manufacturing or food industry experience preferred but not required Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus Why You'll Love Working Here Executive-level position reporting directly to the President & CEO Opportunity to build and shape a brand-new leadership role Play a key role in a rapidly growing, innovative manufacturing company High visibility with opportunities to support the CEO, COO, and CFO Lead both executive operations and people strategy Competitive salary with long-term career growth potential Be part of a values-driven organization focused on integrity, continuous improvement, and employee success Shift Full-Time | Day Shift Monday-Friday #CB