• Administrative Assistant

    JB Hunt Transport (Windsor Locks, CT)


    Job Title:

    Administrative Assistant

    Department:

    Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

    Country:

    United States of America

    State/Province:

    Connecticut

    City:

    Windsor Locks

    Full/Part Time:

    Full time

    Job Summary:

    Under close supervision, this position provides administrative support and coordinates activities for a department or group of professionals.

     

    ***SHIFT WILL BE OVERNIGHTS - DAYS AND SPECIFIC HOURS HAVE YET TO BE DETERMINED

    Job Description:

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Act as a liaison and interface with employees at all levels, other departments, customers and outside agencies.

    + Assist management or professional staff with the completion of their duties, including reporting, filing, researching, and project support.

    + Complete a variety of administrative projects and tasks using diverse software applications (Payroll, Workday).

    + Develop reports, memos, letters, etc., and compose, critique and edit correspondence.

    + Handle all incoming communications such as answering and screening calls, taking messages and answering routine questions, including attending to letters, emails, and visitors when necessary.

    + Maintain computer files and logs for presentation materials, memos, letters, and reports.

    + Respond to or follow up on inquiries regarding the customer's policies and procedures.

    + Maintain schedule of events and/or deliveries.

    + Prepare for new hires' first day by ordering all assets, submitting requests for security setup, handling training schedule, etc.

    Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualification:

    High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with up to 1 year of professional experience.

     

    ***MUST BE OPEN TO AN OVERNIGHT SCHEDULE

    Preferred Qualification:

    Experience in an administrative role

     

    Skills & Abilities

     

    Ability to type quickly and accurately

     

    Communication skills

     

    Computer skills with Microsoft programs

     

    Data entry experience

     

    Detail oriented

     

    Experience prioritizing and coordinating schedules

     

    Experience working in a fast-paced environment

     

    File management

     

    Self-motivated.

     

    This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

     

    The expected starting pay range for this position is between** **$17.90** **- $22.35.

    Compensation:

    Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

    Benefits:

    The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

    Education:

    GED (Required), High School (Required)

    Work Experience:

    Business Administration, Clerical/Administrative, Communications

    Job Opening ID:

    00591273 Administrative Assistant (Open)

     

    _“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this_** **_classification._** **_It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._

     

    _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”_

     

    _J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law._

     

    Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities.

     

    Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

     

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