HR - Executive Coordinator, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer 2026

Bridgewater Associates•New York City, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bridgewater Associates is seeking an Executive Coordinator to support the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This role is crucial for managing the CHRO's schedule, commitments, and coordination, acting as a primary liaison with senior leaders and teams across the department and the firm. The Executive Coordinator will independently handle incoming requests, manage calendars, and ensure overall organization of the CHRO's responsibilities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and anticipates needs. Discretion, professionalism, and exceptional judgment are essential due to the sensitive nature of the information handled. This is an "admin plus" role with opportunities for growth, including applying AI to the office's work and taking on projects related to the CHRO's agenda.

Requirements

3+ years supporting senior management in an administrative capacity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
Ability to anticipate and independently solve problems.
Adaptable to unexpected changes and fast-moving situations.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word; familiar with Excel and PowerPoint.
Comfortable with AI tools, or eager to learn them.
Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record preferred.

Nice To Haves

A proactive team player who learns quickly and improves efficiency.
A big-picture thinker who keeps sight of goals, not just tasks.
Skilled at distilling information, prioritizing well, and summarizing key points for senior leaders.
Able to orchestrate and prioritize multiple activities at once while maintaining high-quality work.
A practical problem-solver who builds repeatable solutions.
Comfortable anticipating others' needs and raising issues proactively, including upward.
Naturally curious and eager to learn and apply new tools, including AI, to everyday work.
Committed to truth, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Serve as the CHRO's first point of contact for scheduling and administrative requests, representing the CHRO with internal and external stakeholders.
Proactively and independently manage scheduling and meeting needs, including calendar management, meeting prep, and space setup, and coordinate travel and expenses.
Track deliverables and commitments to ensure timely completion, following up and flagging early when something is at risk.
Partner closely with the office to advance strategic priorities and deliverables, keeping a clear and current view of where things stand.
Independently run and evolve department machinery and processes (e.g., department meetings, transparency, community, etc.).
Orchestrate and drive special projects, surfacing questions and trade-offs early to keep momentum.