Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resources & Corporate Affairs Officer

About the role

Macy’s is looking for a proactive Executive Assistant to provide high‑level support to the Chief Human Resources & Corporate Affairs Officer. The role demands professionalism, discretion and the ability to manage a fast‑paced environment while supporting strategic initiatives across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a complex, dynamic executive calendar, prioritize requests and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, conferences, events and related logistics, including expense reporting and invoice processing.
• Prepare, edit and distribute executive communications, presentations, reports, board materials and other business documents with accuracy and professionalism.
• Support HR Leadership Team operations by organizing meetings, developing agendas, tracking action items and driving follow‑through on key initiatives.
• Act as a trusted liaison and gatekeeper between the CHRO and internal/external stakeholders, handling confidential matters with sound judgment.
• Research, prioritize and facilitate resolution of issues, requests and correspondence directed to the CHRO.
• Maintain key contact databases and gather information for meetings with stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience providing executive‑level administrative support to senior leaders.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills