Administrative Assistant (Southeast Region)

General Motors is now hiring Administrative Assistant (Southeast Region) in Alpharetta, GA. View job listing details and apply now. Job Description




Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired. This position requires an employee to be onsite
1-3 times per week at the
SSM Southeast Regional Office.



The
Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support for up to five Executives and/or Senior Executives. Your responsibilities include the ability to multi-task and manage a broad scope of task assignments including schedule and calendar management, coordination of travel and events, presentation creation and records management. The position requires someone with strength in attention to detail, solid organization and reasoning, strong communication skills, the ability to handle all responsibilities in a discreet and efficient manner, and expert level use of MS Office products.




Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage an active calendar of appointments, understand priority / urgency, and reorganize appropriately


• Conserve managers/executives time by assuming all administrative details


• Expedite handling of correspondence and phone calls while maintaining a high level of discretion and communicating professionally both internally and externally


• Use Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to prepare, modify and proofread presentation materials, spreadsheets, and communications


• Complete various assignments as requested with minimal direction, including meeting planning, employee recognition events, and special projects


• Maintain records, confidential files


• Coordination of complex meetings and travel planning while maintain multiple calendars


• Onboarding/Offboarding administrative duties


• Continuously look for ways to improve efficiencies of day-to-day tasks


• Support travel arrangements, Visa, Passport requirements and associated expense reports


• Lead all aspects of office administration using independent thinking and judgment with sole discretion for office procedures


• Handle department purchases while using self-judgment for cost saving opportunities

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required


• 1+ year of experience in an admin setting supporting multiple executives


• Proven planning and organizational skills


• Demonstrated analytical skills


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Problem solving using independent thought and decisiveness


• Advanced level of proficiency with technology (MS Suite, scheduling, internet, Outlook, AMEX travel, etc.)


• Demonstrated knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation


• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday is highly preferred


• 3+ years applicable work experience is preferred


• Associate degree or bachelor's degree is preferred


• Professional training and/or certification(s) in Administrative Skills/Support is preferred

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP.




About GM



Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.




Why Join Us



We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.




Benefits Overview



The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;


• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;


• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;


• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;


• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;


• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information



General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.



We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.




Equal Employment Opportunity Statements



The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.