Our Boston based retail client is looking for a Sr. Adminsitrative Assistant with 5+ years' experience supporting high level Executives. This role is onsite 2-3 days and week and three months to start.
This individual provides advanced administrative support requiring a broad and comprehensive knowledge of company policies, procedures, and practices. Independently ensures office systems and divisional procedures, policies and practices are administered effectively. Interfaces with a variety of internal and external Associates and customers who work on a variety of issues which require tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
· Schedules and maintains multiple calendars of appointments and meetings
· Supports and monitors the on-going administration of HR and Talent program processes to ensure consistent and timely execution
· Coordinates travel itineraries and process expenses
· Responds to questions, requests, and research information. Interfaces with a variety of customers on issues which are complex or of a confidential nature
· Involves appropriate Associates from other departments or divisions to resolve issues.
· May provide functional guidance and training to other Associates within department and across the Corporate functions, as needed
· Analyses operating practices and creates/revises systems and procedures as necessary
· Organizes and maintains files, record keeping systems, and office layout
· Oversees and monitors administrative projects. Performs other duties as required or directed
· Organizes meetings (Catering, Booking Rooms, Follow up, etc.)
· Manage and administer department payroll and timekeeping
· Back-up Support to other Admins
· Manages and administers various documents and spreadsheets
· Acts as Proxy for certain systems as needed
· Support meetings, training and conferences with prep and logistics needs
· Plans and participates in department initiatives such as department summits, all hands meetings, leadership offsites, and team building events
· Communicates pertinent information among appropriate departments
Looking for:
· Administrative experience in a corporate setting required
· Superior organizational and administrative skills and the ability to multitask and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
· Strong Microsoft Office experience required, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word
· Excellent communication manner, solid written and verbal communication skills and be customer service oriented
· Able to effectively manage confidential and sensitive information
· Must thrive in a very busy atmosphere
· Proven success of juggling many things at one time and ability to shift gears and prioritize
· Willingness to learn, take direction well and be a team player
· Interest in Human Resources is a plus
· Ability to focus and get the job done while avoiding distractions
· Former experience scheduling meetings, managing multiple calendars, arranging travel schedules and processing expenses critical
· Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate with team members and other admins
· Great at being resourceful and leveraging relationships to problem solve