Senior Administrative Assistant (Hybrid)
GraingerAbout the role
Work Location Type: Hybrid
As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.
Sr Administrative Assistant
Position Details:
The Senior Administrative Assistant supports five directors in Corporate Affairs, providing a wide range of administrative support to the team by implementing department/operational processes to help meet our goals. This position is based in Lake Forest, IL. You will report to a Manager, Administrative Services.
Compensation:
This position is hourly and the pay will be between $24.37 - $36.53
The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to: a candidate's experience, qualifications, geographical area, and internal equity of the team.
You will:
- Respond to requests by asking probing questions, gathering and providing information.
- Manage logistics/event planning for all leadership meetings including selecting venues, food, coordinating development of schedules, and providing on-site meeting support.
- Schedule and manage business travel logistics and ensure leader has necessary documentation for travel. (Domestic/international)
- Manage multiple documents including composing, modifying, and proofreading (i.e. memos/letters, reports, PowerPoint presentations, SharePoint updates, surveys, organizational charts, or records management).
- Task and project management may include (but not limited to) managing invites, coordinating presentation content and handouts, recording actions items and audio, facilitating online questions from attendees during meetings, troubleshooting technical and logistical issues, and organizing follow up activities.
- Effectively manage leaders' time being strategic and proactive calendar management.
- Support leadership in planning and distributing team member and leader communications.
- Prepare personnel, purchasing and other administrative forms for the office and forward for approval and processing.
- Train and provide backup support for other Administrative Business Partners as needed.
- Support the onboarding and departure process for department team members.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of department and appropriate Company policies, procedures, and operations.
- Participate in department projects and tasks including but not limited to training and team meetings.
- Monitor, maintain, and order department supplies and manage associated budget; may own other department specific processes or activities.
You Have:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 3 or more years of administrative experience.
- Proficiency in typing 50 WPM and common programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience communicating essential information concisely, both in writing and verbally.
- The ability to proofread documents for correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- A knack for learning multiple software programs. reporting automation tools experience is h
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