Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Location: Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Salary: $54,100–$90,100 annual, USD

Company

M&T Bank is a large, regulated banking organization.

What you will do

• Provide proactive, confidential administrative support to the CHRO and HR leadership team.
• Manage complex executive calendars, resolve scheduling conflicts, and coordinate meetings across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Arrange executive travel and prepare itineraries, briefing materials, presentations, agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Conduct research, analyze information, prepare reports, and support HR leadership projects and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Draft and manage executive correspondence, communications, presentations, expense reports, invoices, and budget documentation.
• Support talent reviews, leadership meetings, employee engagement initiatives, board materials, compliance activities, and audit follow-up.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible administrative support experience, including direct support of C-suite or senior executives.
• Experience supporting executives in a complex, fast-paced corporate environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, project management, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise independent judgment, and comply with policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience supporting a CHRO or senior HR leader.
• Experience coordinating board materials and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Familiarity with HR processes, organizational planning, talent management, or employee programs.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry or large corporate environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work supports an inclusive environment focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• The role operates within a regulated environment with defined internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Compensation is market-informed and based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.