Administrative Assistant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Description
We're hiring an Administrative Assistant with experience handling some light HR functions for a Wholesale Distribution company, located in DARIEN, Connecticut. In this role, you will be responsible for managing various administrative functions including coordinating travel arrangements, processing expense reports, calendar management as well as office supply management. This person will also be responsible for light HR functions such as open enrollment, worker's compensation, FMLA leaves, and updating the employee handbook.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee comprehensive administrative support to senior management, including calendar coordination, meeting arrangement, and expense report processing.
• Manage all aspects of Human Resources, such as employee onboarding and offboarding, healthcare administration, and enrollments in HSA and 401k programs.
• Maintain and update personnel handbook and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment regulations.
• Manage corporate Insurance policies, including annual audits and renewals.
• Handle office management duties, including supply ordering, holiday posting, and liaison work with IT and Telecom.
• Monitor and manage annual budget for office supplies and employee-related costs.
• Ensure proper management of employee files, both electronic and paper, and track vacation and family medical leave.
• Oversee detailed itinerary arrangements for domestic and international flights.
• Assist in navigating and managing reporting needs for the executive team.
Requirements
Requirements:
+ Bachelor’s degree in business, management or communications.
+ 3-5 years of executive administrative experience in an entrepreneurial environment.
+ 3-5 years’ experience managing private company Human Resources, and Employee Benefits programs.
+ Excellent organizational and administrative skills – ability to multi-task.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Ability to take responsibility, work independently as well as with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, finance, etc.).
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
+ NetSuite experience is beneficial but not required.
If interested, please apply directly for immediate consideration. Please note, this is an ON-SITE position in Darien, CT. You will only be considered for this role if you live within a reasonable commute. Please do not apply if you are not within a reasonable commute to this location, as you will not be considered for this role.
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