Executive Business Partner to CEO

Executive Business Partner to CEO at The Hire Standard Executive Business Partner to CEO at The Hire Standard in Burlingame, California Posted in about 4 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

About the Company We're partnering confidentially with an incredibly innovative, venture-backed technology company at the forefront of AI, robotics, and advanced hardware systems. This organization is building technology that has the potential to fundamentally reshape how humans live and work. About the Role They're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support a visionary founder/CEO during a period of rapid growth and momentum. This is not a traditional administrative role. It's a high-trust partnership for someone who thrives in fast-moving, intellectually curious environments and genuinely enjoys bringing order, structure, and calm to ambitious ideas. Responsibilities Own and manage an extremely complex, fast-changing calendar with precision and sound judgment Serve as a trusted gatekeeper and strategic partner to the CEO Build processes and operational structure that create efficiency and reduce friction Coordinate seamlessly across engineering, operations, leadership, and external stakeholders Manage sensitive communications with professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence Support high-priority initiatives, special projects, and executive workflows Anticipate challenges before they surface and proactively problem-solve Help create calm, organization, and momentum in a very high-performance environment Qualifications Significant experience supporting a Founder, CEO, or senior executive in a high-growth environment. Think, Tesla 2012-2016, Hardware company or fast growth company. Experience within technology, hardware, robotics, manufacturing, AI, or engineering-driven organizations strongly preferred. Must be ok with checking email and communication lines on weekends. Required Skills Operationally minded with a natural ability to build systems and create structure amidst ambiguity Calm under pressure and adaptable in rapidly evolving situations Highly organized, detail-oriented, and exceptionally proactive Strong executive presence with excellent communication skills Emotionally intelligent, discreet, resourceful, and deeply trustworthy Someone who enjoys being in the room where big ideas are happening Competitive compensation package including a $190K-$200K base salary plus benefits.