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 helpful.

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing program

 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment.  With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.