Administrative Assistant

KUKA; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKA is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the VP of Business Operations and US VP of Sales. The role involves coordinating travel, timekeeping, expenses, and cross-department activities to ensure timely execution of strategies.

The position requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. On-site work and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and three years of related administrative experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail, SharePoint, Journyx or equivalent are essential.
• Requires experience with international travel arrangements, expense reports, event planning, customer relationship-building and management of multiple priorities.
• Organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality are required.

Responsibilities

• Travel, Time, and Expense Management; provides travel policy, timekeeping, and expense process training for all new employees reporting to VP of Business Operations and VP of Sales.
• Timekeeping administration and back-up for new user set-up.
• Project creation backup, project access, and PTO modifications.
• Manage organizational charts and corporate presentations; oversee meetings, workshops, and corporate events.
• Coordinate regular company meetings, minutes, and calendar management for Executives.
• Support on-site customer visit organization and maintain conference rooms and communications.

Skills

Outlook proficiency

Microsoft Teams

Calendar management

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Journyx

Job description

Reports to the VP of Business Operations. Supports the VP of Business Operations and the US VP of Sales. Works with all management teams involved to successfully assist in executing and implementing strategies across the company by providing materials, technological support, and coordination within deadlines. Administrator of US timekeeping system and key contact for submission of system issues for US. Promotes efficiency improvements and responsible for travel, time, and expense management. Maintains a high level of confidentiality and utilizes sound judgement and discretion in day-to-day responsibilities. Proactively prioritizes and manages a variety of multi-departmental tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel, Time, and Expense Management, provides travel policy, timekeeping, and expense process training for all new employees reporting directly to VP of Business Operations and VP of Sales
• Timekeeping administration
• Back up for new user set-up
• Project creation backup
• Project access
• PTO modifications
• Ad hoc report requests
• Manages organizational charts and corporate presentations.
• Manages assigned projects, meetings, workshops, and corporate events.
• Manages regular cadence of company meetings (hosting, scheduling, taking, and distributing minutes)
• Basic calendar management of select Executives
• Supports on-site customer visit organization (conference room setup, lunch, notice to employees, welcome TV).
• Maintain internal office TVs
• Reconciles and generates PO requests for respective purchases
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate the replenishment of office and facility supplies to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Employee Events Committee leader
• Manage bereavement communications / order flowers and process donations
• Works cross-functionally with all departments to achieve strategic and operational goals
• Maintains systems, records and reports that enable the respective Executives to operate efficiently
• Onboarding/Offboarding of direct reports of VP of Business Operations and VP of Sales
• Develop and manage communication, documents, and process improvement within Microsoft Teams
• Professional interface with internal / external customers
• Organize customer visits and special events.
• Travel coordination and scheduling arrangements (flights, hotel, transportation, etc.)
• Professionally maintain confidential data, information, and concepts.
• Travels as needed to support VP of Business Operations/VP of Sales for business activities
• Coordinates with other Executive Assistants on a variety of tasks
• Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree and three years of related administrative experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail, SharePoint, Journyx or equivalent are essential.
• Requires experience with international travel arrangements, expense reports, event planning, customer relationship-building and management of multiple priorities.
• Organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality are required.

KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.