Senior Executive Assistant

As the Senior Executive Assistant, you’ll support the Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and the HR Leadership Team. This is more than just an administrative role—it’s your opportunity to be a key partner and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations for a world-class organization.

In this dynamic and highly visible position, you’ll leverage your expertise to support critical HR systems administration, coordinate payroll and PTO for HR leadership, and manage financial and vendor processes. You’ll be at the heart of cross-functional HR operations, collaborating with diverse teams across HR Systems, Payroll, Benefits, Total Rewards, Finance, and executive leadership. Your contributions will directly strengthen the backbone of our global HR department.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy balancing complex workflows, and want to make a lasting impact on both the organization and its people, this is the ideal role for you. Join us to exercise your sound judgment, discretion, and superior organizational skills—while growing your career alongside inspiring professionals and leaders.

How You’ll Make An Impact: 

• Delivers senior-level administrative and operational support to the Global CHRO and HR Department, managing calendars, meetings, and executive communications.
• Handles HR systems and data administration, including Employee Central transactions and supporting sensitive HR processes like leave of absence and data validation.
• Coordinates payroll, time, and PTO management for HR leadership, ensuring accurate data collection, reconciliation, and timely reporting.
• Supports financial operations by creating purchase orders, reviewing invoices, and tracking vendor spend to maintain budget accuracy and audit readiness.
• Acts as a central point of contact for departmental operations, maintaining shared HR documents, organizing travel and expenses, and assisting with process improvements.
• Facilitates collaboration and communication across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and executive stakeholders, ensuring professional and confidential interactions.

What You Bring: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years experience providing senior-level executive administrative support, particularly within HR operations and systems.
• Proficient with HRIS platforms (such as Employee Central), payroll, PTO tracking, and time and attendance processes.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and professional judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Experienced in supporting C-suite leadership, vendor invoicing, purchase orders, and operating in a global, matrixed organization.
• Exhibits clear communication, organizational skills, and proactive problem solving, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $107,900 to $148,400 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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