Administrative Assistant

Kelly; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay plans (up to 8 holidays)

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Little Rock, AR to provide essential administrative support to Plant Management. The role focuses on data-entry in SAP and clerical duties for hourly staff, with rigorous attention to accuracy and deadlines.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, strong Excel and SAP skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team in a manufacturing setting. Monday–Friday schedule with a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or a related field or equivalent progressive work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in practical data-entry operations preferred.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and computer skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP, or equivalent software applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong coaching and staff-development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and process data efficiently.
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate information effectively.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and follow all safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Plant Management.
• Perform clerical duties for hourly employees related to Human Resources and Payroll.
• Enter data accurately into SAP and other applicable computer systems.
• Receive and process invoices, maintenance, repair, and operating supplies, and raw-material documentation in SAP.
• Manage mail sorting and office-supply inventory.
• Plan and coordinate meetings and special events.
• Coordinate and manage housekeeping activities with staff.
• Perform general data-entry activities.
• Manage daily office processes and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate monthly safety, production, and sales data reports.
• Provide purchasing and receiving support in SAP and IOL.
• Analyze data as needed for Sales, Marketing, Operations, and other departments.
• Assist with raw-material management.
• Maintain accurate and organized records.
• Support Plant Management and department staff with administrative requests.
• Follow all applicable company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Little Rock, AR 72206

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Little Rock, AR 72206

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Contract: 6 months initial contract.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent progressive work experience
• Three to five years of experience in practical data-entry operations preferred
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and computer skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP, or equivalent software applications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong coaching and staff-development skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain accurate records and process data efficiently
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate information effectively
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and follow all safety requirements
• Ability to walk, bend, twist, grip, climb stairs and ladders, enter confined spaces, and navigate rough terrain as required
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Ability to work around dust, fumes, dirt, chemicals, gases, smoke, noise, moving equipment, and other manufacturing-related conditions
• Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment and comply with company policies and workplace safety guidelines

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Plant Management
• Perform clerical duties for hourly employees related to Human Resources and Payroll
• Enter data accurately into SAP and other applicable computer systems
• Receive and process invoices, maintenance, repair, and operating supplies, and raw-material documentation in SAP
• Manage mail sorting and office-supply inventory
• Plan and coordinate meetings and special events
• Coordinate and manage housekeeping activities with staff
• Perform general data-entry activities
• Manage daily office processes and administrative tasks
• Coordinate monthly safety, production, and sales data reports
• Provide purchasing and receiving support in SAP and IOL
• Analyze data as needed for Sales, Marketing, Operations, and other departments
• Assist with raw-material management
• Maintain accurate and organized records
• Support Plant Management and department staff with administrative requests
• Follow all applicable company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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