Administative Assistant

at Graybar in Naperville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Make a difference.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will perform a variety of administrative functions to support a Director or senior manager.

Work shift and hours:

Work shift and hours:

+ Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

+ Monday – Friday

+ 8:00am – 5:00pm

+ Predictable work schedule to plan your life around: no weekends or nights for most roles.

+ Paid time-off, including 3+ weeks of vacation, sick time, and volunteer time.

Compensation Details:

+ The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $23.00 per hour depending on experience.

In this role you will:

+ Maintain flow of correspondence and communications

+ Gather research data for projects

+ Set up and maintain files, records, and correspondence

+ Receive visitors, and schedule appointments

+ Transcribe dictation

+ Assist in budget preparation

What you bring to the table:

+ Minimum 1 year administrative experience required; 2+ years experience supporting managers preferred

+ 2 year degree preferred: Some college or business/secretarial schooling

+ Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite and related applications

+ Time management and organizational skills

+ Oral and written communication skills

+ Customer service skills

+ Multitasking skills

+ Mathematical skills

+ Shorthand and Dictaphone skills if required by Director or senior manager

+ Ability to meet deadlines

+ Ability to handle confidential information

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! As a full-time employee of Graybar, you will accrue THREE weeks of vacation during your first 12 months, and will have access to a wide variety of our benefits. Benefits include: Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Profit Sharing Plan, 401(k) Savings Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays, Employee Recognition Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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