Administrative Assistant

Assistance Technique Internationale; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Performance bonus

Optional employee paid programs

Job summary

Assistance Technique Internationale in Huntsville, AL, seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, operational, and employee support for a 24/7 industrial metals manufacturing facility. You will coordinate reports, onboarding, visitor logistics, and engagement activities across shifts, reporting to the Plant Manager and onsite HR Business Partner.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, data accuracy, and strong communication as you assist with recruiting events, employee data

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three+ years of administrative, office, HR support, or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience entering, maintaining, or auditing information in HRIS or payroll systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and professional interaction with all levels.
• Willingness to work occasional nights/weekends for a 24/7 operation.
• Ability to work in both office and industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile, maintain, and distribute plant operational reports, dashboards, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate visitor logistics and onboarding for candidates, vendors, and guests.
• Plan and execute employee engagement events and site activities across shifts.
• Support onsite recruiting events, interviews, and onboarding logistics.
• Enter and maintain employee data, and process personnel transactions with accuracy.
• Act as back-up HR contact, providing routine information and escalating sensitive matters as needed.
• Support shop floor engagement and maintain confidentiality of information.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organizational and multitasking ability

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

Overview:

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative, operational, and employee support for a 24/7 industrial metals manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager with matrixed accountability to the onsite HR Business Partner, this position serves as an important point of coordination among plant leadership, employees, visitors, candidates, community partners, and other stakeholders. The role supports plant operational reporting, employee data administration, onboarding, visitor coordination, recruiting and engagement activities, and general employee support. The Administrative Assistant is expected to maintain a visible presence throughout the facility, including regular shop floor line walks and interaction with employees and leaders across departments and shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Administrative Support

• Prepare, compile, maintain, and distribute recurring plant operational reports, dashboards, presentations, meeting materials, and other business information.
• Collect information from plant departments and assist with ensuring operational reports are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
• Provide administrative support to the Plant Manager and plant leadership team, including meeting coordination, communications, document preparation, and other administrative activities.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records in accordance with company requirements.
• Handle confidential and sensitive business and employee information with appropriate discretion.

Plant Visitor & Site Support

• Coordinate plant visits and serve as a point of contact for visitors, candidates, vendors, community partners, and other guests.
• Coordinate visitor logistics, including scheduling, meeting arrangements, required documentation, site access coordination, and communication of applicable safety and security requirements.
• Partner with Operations, EHS, Security, HR, and other functions as appropriate to provide a professional and well-coordinated visitor experience.

Employee & Community Engagement

• Plan, coordinate, and execute employee engagement activities, recognition events, plant celebrations, community outreach activities, and other site events.
• Support events and initiatives designed to strengthen employee engagement and the plant's relationship with the Huntsville community.
• Coordinate event logistics, communications, vendors, materials, food, facilities, schedules, and participation as needed.
• Support events across shifts so employees working nights, weekends, and alternative schedules have opportunities to participate.

Recruiting & Onboarding Support

• Support onsite recruiting activities, including job fairs, hiring events, candidate visits, interviews, community recruiting events, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Coordinate candidate and new-hire logistics with HR, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.
• Support employee onboarding activities, including new-hire orientation scheduling, preparation of onboarding materials, coordination with plant departments, and completion of required administrative activities.
• Help create a welcoming, organized, and professional onboarding experience for new employees.
• Assist with onboarding activities across shifts when necessary.

Employee Data Administration

• Accurately enter and process employee data and personnel transactions in applicable HR and business systems.
• Process approved employee changes such as department transfers, pay rate changes, shift or schedule changes, job or position changes, and other employee data updates.
• Verify appropriate documentation and approvals before processing employee transactions.
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidential employee information.
• Partner with the HR Business Partner, Payroll, Operations, and other appropriate resources to resolve data discrepancies or transaction issues.

Employee Support & HR Coordination

• Serve as a back-up point of contact for employees seeking assistance when the onsite HR Business Partner is unavailable.
• Listen professionally and respectfully to employee questions and concerns, gather relevant information, and connect employees with the HR Business Partner or other appropriate resource.
• Provide employees with routine information regarding established company processes, resources, and points of contact within the scope of the position.
• Promptly escalation employee relations matters, complaints, allegations, safety concerns, requests for accommodation or leave, potential policy violations, or other sensitive matters to the HR Business Partner or appropriate company resource.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling employee information.
• This role provides intake and routing support; it does not independently conduct employee relations investigations, make employment decisions, or interpret company policy unless specifically authorized and trained to do so.

Plant & Shop Floor Engagement

• Maintain a regular presence throughout the facility and develop effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and plant leadership.
• Participate in shop floor line walks with plant leadership and/or HR to increase visibility, understand plant activities, and identify employee or administrative support needs.
• Follow all plant safety requirements, including required personal protective equipment and procedures applicable to production areas.
• Support plant communications and other activities that require interaction with employees on the shop floor.
• Periodically adjust work hours to interact with and support employees on all shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three or more years of administrative, office, operations, HR support, or comparable experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience entering, maintaining, or auditing information in business or HR information systems.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional nights, weekends, or adjusted schedules to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Ability and willingness to work in both office and industrial manufacturing environments and regularly enter production areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in business administration, human resources, communications, or a related discipline.
• Previous administrative or HR support experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or other 24/7 operating environment.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, or employee data systems.
• Experience coordinating employee events, recruiting events, community activities, or new-hire onboarding.
• Experience supporting hourly production or skilled-trades workforces.

Total Rewards

ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:

• A top 401K plan, including company match
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays
• Performance bonus
• Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions. ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.