Executive Business Partner : Corporate Governance
At Jack Henry, we deliver technology solutions that are digitally transforming and empowering community banks and credit unions to provide enhanced and streamlined user experiences to their customers and members. Our best-in-class products are just the start as we lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments. We hope you'll join us. We can't do it without you.
This role is focused on providing senior‑level administrative and organizational support to the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, with particular emphasis on board and committee coordination, corporate governance processes, and Legal Department administration. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong judgment, discretion in handling confidential matters, and the ability to manage complex schedules, documents, and deadlines in a public‑company environment.
This position may be worked remotely, however, occasional in office time is required. Candidates must be located near one of the following office locations: Springfield, MO; Monett, MO; or Lenexa, KS.
All positions, regardless of location, may require an onsite interview or in-person onboarding requirement to verify your identity.
What you'll be responsible for:
- Provides high‑level administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, including complex scheduling, calendar management, meeting coordination, and document administration in a fast‑paced, executive environment.
- Coordinates administrative support for Board of Directors and committee activities, including preparation and distribution of meeting materials, maintenance of governance calendars, and tracking of follow‑up actions in alignment with corporate governance practices.
- Interprets and communicates the Executive’s intent on their behalf, facilitating decision-making and enabling the Executive to focus on broader organizational priorities.
- Maintains strict confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information in compliance with company policies and best practices.
- Supports department‑wide administrative processes for the Legal, Risk, and Compliance organization, including meeting logistics, workflow tracking, documentation management, and coordination with other business support teams.
- Prepares, formats, and maintains board‑ and governance‑related documentation, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and corporate records, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.
- Plans, schedules, and manages travel, meetings, seminar series, speaking engagements, and conferences. Supports executive and senior leader meetings by attending, taking notes, and tracking follow-up actions.
- Acts as a positive representative for executive and department staff.
- Acts as a key point of contact, facilitating clear and professional communication between internal and external stakeholders.
- Supports process enhancements for administrative and departmental procedures, may include documentation and implementation of best practices.
- Drafts, reviews, and edits internal communications and departmental documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.
- Fosters a positive and professional work environment throughout the company.
- Assists and partners with Finance in managing budgeting and contracting processes within the scope of assigned responsibilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Identifies challenges, analyzes scope, proposes solutions, and compiles relevant data and reports to support decision-making.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships across the Business Support Network (BSN), providing mentorship and fostering collaboration.
- May perform other job duties as assigned.
What you'll need to have:
- Minimum of 6 years of combined experience in the following categories: administrative support, project or program management and/or business operations, ideally within a corporate, legal, or highly regulated setting.
- Ability to possess intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and collaborative tools such as SharePoint and OneDrive, or equivalent platforms (Google Suite, Mac OS, etc).
- Ability to support the implementation of systems and processes that drive operational efficiency and align with the company’s strategic goals.
- Exceptional communication, confidentiality, and relationship management skills.
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
What would be nice for you to have:
- Proficiency with AI‑powered productivity tools to streamline workflows and enhance support.
- Maintains a polished, professional, and service-oriented demeanor at all times. Upholds clear and confident ethical standards, ensuring sound decision-making in ambiguous situations.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in managing a diverse range of responsibilities, proactively assessing priorities, and aligning workflow to meet departmental and interdepartmental needs.
- Understands the company’s mission, policies, and procedures, recognizing their role in supporting business operations and overall success.
- Thrives in a collaborative environment, fostering proactive communication, strong interpersonal relationships, and resilience when navigating challenges.
- Ability to provide support on various projects, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and client service.
- Excels in handling multiple tasks and managing responsibilities for multiple managers, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in execution.
- Ability to display curiosity and a proactive learning mindset, continuously seeking opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Operates with a self-starter mentality, taking initiative to identify and implement process improvements that enhance department and company-wide effectiveness.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this positing, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.
Why Jack Henry?
At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being.
We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial well-being of our people is always met.
Culture of Commitment
Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.
No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.
Requests for full corporate job descriptions may be requested through the interview process at any time.
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