La Mer Executive Administrative Assistant

About La Mer

La Mer is a globally revered luxury skincare house, born from Dr. Max Huber’s quest to harness the restorative power of the sea and defined by its iconic Miracle Broth™. As an employer, La Mer offers talent the rare opportunity to work at the intersection of scientific curiosity, artisanal precision, and high-touch luxury service. Within the Estée Lauder Companies portfolio, the brand cultivates a culture of excellence, collaboration, and thoughtful innovation, where teams contribute to exceptional client experiences, refined product storytelling, and uncompromising quality. La Mer seeks individuals who bring elegance, integrity, and a passion for transformative beauty.

The Administrative Assistant II provides comprehensive administrative support to three senior leaders within the Skincare business cluster at La Mer: the SVP & General Manager, VP of Finance, and VP of Strategy. This role encompasses calendar management, travel coordination, expense administration, meeting logistics, and confidential business support to ensure senior leadership and their teams operate with maximum efficiency and professionalism.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage calendars for three senior leaders, scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts across time zones, and communicating changes proactively
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, reservations, ground transportation, and all related logistics
• Prepare, submit, and reconcile expense reports and receipts in accordance with company policy
• Organize in-person and virtual meetings, including conference room booking, technology setup, attendee logistics, materials preparation, and catering coordination
• Prepare, format, and proofread agendas, presentations, reports, correspondence, and other meeting materials for senior leadership
• Track routine follow-ups, deadlines, and action items, providing timely reminders and flagging scheduling or logistical concerns
• Serve as a professional point of contact for the supported leaders, routing requests and information to appropriate stakeholders
• Maintain organized digital files, distribution lists, contact information, and recurring meeting records
• Process invoices, purchase orders, office requests, and other routine administrative transactions with basic tracking
• Support team meetings, leadership visits, town halls, and departmental events and activities
• Coordinate office supplies, equipment requests, and administrative onboarding logistics for new team members
• Partner with other administrative professionals to coordinate cross-functional meetings and provide coverage as needed
• Handle confidential business and employee information with discretion and sound judgment
• Support additional administrative assignments and projects as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant administrative or office support experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills with close attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a professional, service-oriented approach
• Ability to prioritize requests from multiple leaders and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
• Collaborative, dependable approach with comfort working independently within established processes

Skills

Experience

3+ years of relevant administrative or office support experience, preferably in a corporate or fast-paced professional environment supporting senior leadership.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; additional professional certifications in administrative support are preferred but not required.

Culture

La Mer fosters a refined, innovation-led workplace where scientific curiosity, artisanal craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the brand’s ocean-inspired heritage shape every decision. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, excellence, and high-touch service, empowering teams to deliver transformative luxury skincare experiences with precision and care.

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