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NeoCognition

Business Administration Partner

Business OperationsPalo AltoOn-SiteFull-TimePosted 1 week ago

USD 11000k–15000k/yr

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Operations & Coordination: Own day-to-day operational workflows, track open action items, follow up on commitments across internal teams and external partners, and proactively surface blockers to leadership.

  • Events & Logistics: Plan and execute company events, offsites, conferences, and external-facing engagements end to end. Manage all travel, venues, accommodations, and on-site coordination.

  • Office Logistics: Own the day-to-day office experience — managing snacks, supplies, cleanliness, and facilities vendors, ensuring the space is always polished and guest-ready. Serve as the primary point of contact for external visitors, investor meetings, and candidate on-sites.

  • Vendor & People Operations: Lead vendor sourcing, negotiations, and ongoing relationship management. Manage expenses and procurement via Ramp, administer HR and people operations in Rippling, and support recruiting workflows in Ashby.

  • Communications: Serve as a trusted liaison between the executive team and internal and external stakeholders.

  • New Hire Setup: Coordinate end-to-end onboarding logistics for new hires — including equipment provisioning, desk setup, office access, welcome kits, and day-one orientation — in close partnership with People Ops and IT.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or Operations role at a high-growth technology company

  • Direct experience with Ramp, Rippling, and Ashby

  • Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and manage external relationships

  • Exceptional follow-through and attention to detail — you close loops without being asked

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging at the C-suite and board level

  • High emotional intelligence and discretion with sensitive information

  • Ability to operate effectively under ambiguity and manage competing priorities

Tools & Tech Stack

  • Communication & Collaboration: Slack, Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides), Zoom, Loom

  • Project & Knowledge Management: Notion

  • Finance & People Operations: Ramp, Rippling, Ashby

  • Travel & Scheduling: Calendly

  • Automation & AI: Proficiency with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT)

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and equity

  • Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance

  • Flexible time off and vacation

  • Company paid lunch & dinner - all of the 7 days of the week

  • Monthly Personal Lifestyle Stripend

  • Monthly Transportation Stripend

  • Onsite free parking