Pearl Talent is hiring a Senior Executive Assistant (A152) to serve as an operational and strategic partner to the founding team of a fast-paced, early-stage tech startup. You will provide the leverage needed for founders to focus on strategic growth by managing daily operations, communication, and key projects.
What You'll Do
- Manage founders' day-to-day operations and priorities.
- Oversee calendars, meetings, and travel logistics for executives and key partners.
- Maintain operational infrastructure including CRMs, shared drives, and productivity tools.
- Serve as the main communication bridge between founders and teams or external stakeholders.
- Support hiring operations — posting jobs, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
- Maintain candidate pipelines and assist in onboarding new hires.
- Ensure documentation and HR processes are well-organized and easily accessible.
- Create and manage internal systems for task tracking, reporting, and documentation.
- Streamline workflows to optimize founder and team productivity.
- Handle ad-hoc strategic projects such as vendor coordination and event planning.
- Draft clear, professional correspondence and internal communications.
- Anticipate founder and team needs; preempt blockers to maintain momentum.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
What We're Looking For
- 2–3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or Operations Specialist.
- Advanced English communication skills (written and spoken).
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, and Asana (or similar tools).
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and project management abilities.
- Proven ability to operate independently and adapt to fast-changing priorities.
- Excellent written communication — polished, professional, and concise.
- High level of discretion and judgment in handling confidential matters.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting founders or executives in early-stage startups.
- Exposure to CRM or financial administration tools.
- Familiarity with event coordination and vendor management.
- Experience handling executive communication and operational planning.
Technical Stack
- Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet), Slack, Gmail, Zoom
- Asana, Notion, ClickUp, Monday.com
- HubSpot, Airtable, Dropbox, DocuSign
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the founding team, providing critical leverage in a fast-moving, high-impact startup environment. The culture emphasizes ownership, humility, and execution, ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and takes initiative.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive Salary based on experience and skills.
- Fully remote work from anywhere.
- Opportunity to transition into a full-time Chief of Staff role.
- Generous PTO in accordance with company policy.
- Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees.
- Direct Mentorship from international industry experts.
- Ongoing Learning & Development access to resources for professional growth.
- Global Networking to connect with professionals worldwide.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote, global position. We are open to candidates located in the Philippines, LATAM (Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil), and other remote regions with strong English communication and startup experience.
Pearl Talent is an equal opportunity employer.
