What You'll Do
As a Sr Administrative Assistant within our Benefits & Protection space, you will be responsible for providing mid-level leaders with a broad range of administrative support. This individual will have regular interactions with a variety of leader levels, will be tasked with calendar management, project coordination, meeting support, and other value added tasks as determined by business need. This role ensures efficient management of day-to-day operations, including scheduling, meeting preparation, communications, and project assistance. Sr Administrative Assistants balance multiple priorities, act as a reliable resource and model high standards of service excellence across the administrative community. They should anticipate leader needs, act as liaisons with key internal and external partners, and ensure organizational priorities are executed efficiently and effectively. They work with confidentiality, influence, and collaboration while supporting a high level of complex scheduling and materials.
Day-to-day calendar management for mid-level leaders of a department identified by business-driven value, including scheduling and managing leaders availability, handling meeting logistics, process meeting requests on behalf of leaders supported based on availability and priority, and maintain and organize meeting materials. Uses attention to detail to identify scheduling conflicts and proactively engages with others to resolve. Understands priorities of the person(s) supported, as well as their business needs.
Responsible for making recommendations on the most efficient and effective way for the person(s) supported to organize their work. Provides moderate to heavy inbox management. Can connect various channels of information/communications together to make assessments and assist in prioritizing information for the person(s) supported. Provided high-level training/guidance on how to navigate technology platforms such as travel and expensing platforms along with other department specific technology platforms. May coordinate/draft/edit monthly reports, order supplies, manage role and access requests, assist with on-boarding new employees, research and book travel arrangements in partnership with those supported, expense management, creation/maintenance of distribution lists. Initiate some HR tasks on behalf of person(s) supported.
May be involved in a variety of business-value driven department or business-wide projects of complex nature tied to strategy and business plans with broader organizational impact.
Who You Are
4+ years of related experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education. High school diploma required, associate degree preferred.
Calendar/inbox management is preferred.
Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to gather and consolidate data from various sources.
Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to handle confidential information.
Keyboarding and adaptability in computer, web and mobile business applications, proficiency in Windows based computer applications (Microsoft Office) and the operation of office equipment.
Salary Range Information
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)
$24.21 - $32.43 / hour
Time Off Program
Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
Pension Eligible
Yes
Work Environment
This role will be a hybrid opportunty, working a minimum 3 days in the office at our downtown Des Moines, IA location.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any @type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)
Nonimmigrant Workers (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants)
Investment Code of Ethics
For Principal Global Investors positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
Experience Principal
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers) to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.
Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Window
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Original Posting Date
1/28/2026
Most Recently Posted Date
1/28/2026
