We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for an Administrative Manager located in DARIEN, Connecticut, United States. The chosen candidate will be entrusted with a variety of administrative and managerial tasks, ranging from calendar management to Human Resources functions.
Responsibilities:
• Assisting the COO and President with comprehensive administrative support, which includes managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and organizing conference calls.
• Ensuring the smooth processing and organization of expense reports for the COO and President.
• Handling detailed itinerary arrangements for both domestic and international travel.
• Managing the scheduling and upkeep of conference rooms.
• Overseeing all aspects of Human Resources, such as employee onboarding and offboarding, healthcare administration, HSA enrollments, and 401k enrollments.
• Keeping track of employee leave and vacations.
• Maintaining and updating the personnel handbook and procedures in line with employment compliance.
• Managing corporate Insurance policies, including annual audit and renewals.
• Ensuring the proficient management of Office Management tasks, such as supply and kitchen ordering, holiday postings, and liaison with IT and Telecom.
• Formulating and monitoring the annual budget for office supplies, employee costs, postage and shipping, shredding, and equipment leases.
• Assisting the executive team with managing reporting needs from staff.
• Demonstrated experience in the Wholesale Distribution industry - A comprehensive understanding of this industry is essential for the role of Administrative Manager.
• Proficiency in Calendar Management - The candidate must be skilled in scheduling, planning, and coordinating events and meetings.
• Expertise in Benefits Administration - The potential permanent staff member should have experience in managing employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Strong leadership qualities - The Administrative Manager is expected to lead a team, so previous leadership experience is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills - The ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization is crucial.
• Problem-solving skills - The candidate must be able to identify and solve problems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Superior organizational skills - The potential permanent staff member must have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all objectives are met.
• Ability to handle confidential information - The Administrative Manager will be dealing with sensitive information, so the candidate must be trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Office Suite - The candidate should be able to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related software effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field - This educational background will provide the theoretical foundation for the role.
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