Executive Liaison, Shared Services & Enablement

Springfield, MA - Full-Time/Hybrid

The Opportunity

MassMutual’s Operations Business is looking for a highly self-motivated and experienced Executive Liaison. This position will provide administrative and program/project related support to the Head of Shared Services and Enablement. This position requires someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable taking on complex administrative tasks, enjoys working in collaboration with others, and can regularly handle highly confidential and time sensitive information with necessary care and prioritization.

The Impact

This is a multi-faceted role in which the Executive Liaison will take initiative and operate in an autonomous way, utilizing a proactive approach to anticipate and fulfill the administrative needs of the Head of Shared Services and Enablement and coordinate across the team of Operations assistants to deliver a consistent approach to operations. This role will be involved in coordinating, planning, reporting and communicating as well as managing and maintaining calendar activity, coordinating travel (domestic and international), and responding to information requests. This will include coordinating meetings and conferences with both internal and external sources, compiling information from various sources for routine inquiries and reports, analyzing data and preparing regularly scheduled reports. The assistant will provide backup support to other Executive Liaison professionals as needed.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Calendar management for the Head of Shared Services and Enablement: accept/decline, establish intimate knowledge of meeting requests in order to prioritize and make decisions on behalf of the leader, and proactively resolve calendar conflicts

• Budget liaison (coordinate budget items including invoice/vendor management for Shared Services and Enablement teams)

• Prepare and submit invoices/expenses and reconcile and manage department purchase card

• Schedule meetings, conferences and events and interface with executive support team and/or Event Planning Team, to coordinate schedules, reserve appropriate conference rooms, catering orders, prepare room and required materials for meetings needs

• Prepare meeting agendas, coordinate meetings, and take minutes as needed, including circulating action items for follow-up

• Finalize high-level materials--review/edit/format semi-final draft materials (e.g., communications, letters, PowerPoint slides, Excel exhibits) to produce a final product and in collaboration with the Communications Consultant Team

• Provide program/project-related support

• Proactively identify and execute on communication needs across the department, in partnership with the communications team

The Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 7+ years’ experience in an executive administrative role

• 4+ years’ experience working with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Google Workspace, Zoom, and/ or Slack

The Ideal Qualifications:

• At least 2+ years' experience working in the Financial Services Industry

• Experience working with in a collaborative environment with both internal and external partners to achieve results

• Proficient working knowledge of both Ariba and Concur system applications

• Knowledge of Lean Management (Huddle Boards, Operational Metrics, etc.)

• Ability to leverage additional technology - Workday, ServiceNow, xMatters, and Archer

• Ability to complete a high volume of work and with limited direction & oversight

• Ability to navigate complex situations and organizations; identify and execute on resolutions

• Ability to dynamically prioritize and troubleshoot conflicts; anticipates challenges and proactively addresses them

• High level of attention to detail and time management, with a strong understanding of the importance of being responsive and proactive in a deadline-driven environment

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the team

• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, Veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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Salary Range:

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.

Why Join Us.

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.