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# Lead Executive Administrative Partner at ZipRecruiter

- **Company:** ZipRecruiter
- **Location:** Santa Monica, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ziprecruiter/jobs/8168502

## Job description

We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)

Our Mission:

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.

Who We Are:

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.

Summary:

The Lead Executive Administration Partner provides high-level, on-site support to C-level executives in Santa Monica, CA, while leading a team of Executive Administrative Partners (EAPs). This role balances hands-on ownership of complex priorities and calendars with direct management of two EAPs, ensuring consistent quality, discretion, and operational excellence across the support function.

This role is designed for someone who has built their career in executive support and wants to continue operating at the highest level of the craft while taking on meaningful team leadership.

Essential Functions

Executive Support

- Provides high-touch partnership to C-level executives, independently managing complex calendars and travel.
- Anticipates needs and resolves conflicting priorities with minimal direction.
- Handles sensitive information with absolute discretion and high attention to detail.

EAP Team Leadership & Oversight

- Manages a small EAP team, providing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
- Oversees workload and quality standards, leading team onboarding and development.
- Partners with the Sr. Director, Workplace Experience on team performance, staffing, development, and changes to the EAP support model.

Operational Excellence

- Establishes consistent standards and identifies process improvements for executive support.
- Models best practices and manages high-visibility executive events and cadences.

Judgment & Autonomy

- Navigates ambiguity and changing priorities with sound judgment and composure.
- Operates independently to connect business priorities and anticipate downstream needs.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

- 10+ years of progressive executive support experience, including C-level partnership.
- Proven experience leading, mentoring, or managing administrative teams.
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and business acumen.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes and ways of working.
- Ability to work on-site in Santa Monica four days per week.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000-$180,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.

Privacy Notice: For information about ZipRecruiter's collection and processing of job applicant personal data for this job, please see our Privacy Notice at: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/careers/job-applicant-privacy-notice

## About ZipRecruiter

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ZipRecruiter operates a leading AI-powered online employment marketplace that actively connects job seekers with employers.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: ZIP)
- **Headquarters**: Santa Monica, California, USA (with additional offices in Phoenix, Arizona; London, UK; Tel Aviv, Israel)
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Ian Siegel, Joe Edmonds, Ward Poulos, Adam Tichauer

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Online employment marketplace / human resources technology
- **Target customers**: B2B (employers of all sizes, from SMBs to enterprises) and B2C (job seekers)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.”

## Products & Services
- **ZipRecruiter Marketplace**: An AI-powered two-sided platform where employers post jobs and receive matched candidate recommendations, and job seekers find relevant roles and get real-time application status updates. (SaaS / Marketplace)
- **Phil (AI Career Advisor)**: An AI-driven assistant that personalizes the job seeker experience by recommending opportunities and providing guidance. (AI / Software)
- **Employer Tools**: Suite of hiring solutions including job distribution, candidate screening, and analytics dashboards. (SaaS)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available in the provided sources (refer to public stock listings for current market cap).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue reported in SEC filings (10‑K for fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 is available); the company employed over 800 people as of that date.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company is publicly traded; notable early investors include institutional venture capital firms (specific names not provided in search results).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Over 4.9 million businesses have used ZipRecruiter for hiring, and 172 million+ job seekers have used the platform.
  - #1 rated hiring site in the U.S. and #1 rated job search app on iOS and Android.
  - Recognized by Comparably, Newsweek (“Most Loved Workplaces” 2023), and Great Place to Work (2025).
  - Maintains a remote/hybrid workforce and offices in multiple locations.

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI‑powered matching technology**: Advanced deep‑learning NLP trained on billions of interactions continuously improves the relevance of job recommendations for both sides of the marketplace.
- **Network effects**: A large, active user base creates a virtuous cycle that attracts more employers and job seekers.
- **Brand recognition**: Consistently ranked as the #1 job site in the U.S., with high trust among job seekers and employers.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued investment in AI and machine learning to enhance matching accuracy and user experience.
- Scaling the marketplace by attracting more employers and job seekers, particularly in enterprise and staffing segments.
- Expanding remote‑work capabilities and maintaining a flexible, hybrid workforce to attract top talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: The company emphasizes “fearless builders,” “excellence without egos,” inclusion, and belonging. Employee‑led groups and a safe environment for risk‑taking are core.
- **Work Flexibility**: Remote‑friendly for many roles; collaboration weeks are held several times a year to bring teams together in person. Offices are open in Santa Monica, Phoenix, and London.
- **Compensation & Perks**: Competitive compensation packages, health benefits, financial wellness resources, ample time off, and a stocked kitchen at offices.
- **Recognition**: Named a “Great Place to Work” (2025) and “Most Loved Workplace” (Newsweek 2023). Over half of leadership positions are filled internally, reflecting a commitment to career development.
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on big data, machine learning, full‑stack development, and site reliability; many remote and on‑site engineering roles open (Senior Software Engineer, ML, Big Data, etc.).

## Sources
1. [sec.gov – ZipRecruiter 10‑K Filing (FY2025)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1617553/000161755326000025/ziprecruiterinc_20260225x.pdf)
2. [ziprecruiter.com – About Us](https://www.ziprecruiter.com/about)
3. [ziprecruiter.com – Careers](https://www.ziprecruiter.com/careers)
4. [greenhouse.io – ZipRecruiter Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ziprecruiter)
5. [linkedin.com – ZipRecruiter Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ziprecruiter)

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