Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Location: Buffalo, New York, United States

Salary: $54,100–$90,100 annual (USD)

Company

M&T Bank is a large, regulated banking organization with an enterprise Human Resources function.

What you will do

• Provide proactive, highly confidential administrative support to the CHRO and HR leadership team.
• Manage complex 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.
• Draft and edit executive communications, reports, presentations, and other non-routine materials.
• Support talent reviews, leadership meetings, employee engagement initiatives, board materials, and enterprise-wide HR projects.
• Maintain expense reports, invoices, budget documentation, internal controls, and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

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

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience supporting a CHRO or senior HR leader.
• Experience coordinating executive meetings, board materials, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Role operates within a regulated environment with formal operational risk controls and audit processes.
• Compensation is market-informed and based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.