Sr. Administrative Assistant - Commercial Underwriting

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This role will be supporting The Hartford's Commercial Underwriting Regional Vice President and another Hartford Executive. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting leaders within a complex financial services organization.

The ability to interact with individuals (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail are equally important. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and support related tasks.

WORK ARRANGEMENTS:

This role will have a Hybrid schedule. Candidates will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handles with a high degree of competence, a variety of administrative, special projects and leadership responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with internal and external constituents

• Effectively manage calendar of appointments by scheduling requests for travel and meetings using appropriate prioritization and decision-making skills to resolve potential schedule conflicts

• Ensure timely submission of all expense reports, in accordance with company policy

• Communicates on behalf of management staff to all levels of staff

• Create, prepare and edit presentation materials, including PowerPoint presentations and ensure its availability

• Provides effective and accurate updates and announcements within and outside the department

• Coordinates new departmental operations and procedures

• Coordinates completion of multiple assignments going on simultaneously

• Assists staff in accomplishing business goals. Acts as leader on special projects

• Coordinates or delegates the review and revision of budget reports

• Initiate timely response to emails, voicemails, and written correspondence

• Takes initiative in participating in available educational courses

• Office management to include the ordering of supplies, being a resource and delegate for Workday, administration of security badge and parking requests, handling mail, deliveries and shipping within the office, coordination of conference rooms, printer management, office kitchen and working with vendors on maintenance issues

• Management of the fleet car program

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Administrative support experience in a Business setting

• Maintains up to date knowledge of hardware and software enhancements on company systems

• Ability to understand branding standards and create presentation content within those standards

• Leverage approved branded templates to support various business units in telling our story to internal and external stakeholders via dynamic presentations

• Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication, planning, and organizational skills.

• Strong technology proficiency; advanced user of Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), OneNote, Workday, and Travel & Expense applications. 

• Desire to leverage AI such as Copilot to make repetitive tasks more efficient. 

• High level of initiative; self‑starter who is motivated, self‑directed, and effective in a fast‑paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and quality; able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Proven ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and support multiple leaders effectively.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment, escalating only complex or exceptional issues.

• High standards of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and respect for others.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

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