Administrative Assistant

MX Holdings; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Winter break between Christmas and New

Competitive wages plus performance-bas

Training and professional development

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off for new parents

Job summary

MX Holdings in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Administrative Assistant who welcomes visitors, coordinates the front desk, and supports the Executive Administrative Assistant with daily tasks.

The role blends office administration with light HR onboarding, internal communications, and event support. Ideal candidates are organized, personable, and able to manage calendars, travel, and confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years administrative support experience preferred.
• Receptionist or similar administrative role experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong written and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reception and lobby; greet visitors and candidates.
• Represent MX Holdings with a professional presence.
• Register visitors and escort them to meetings.
• Answer calls and route to appropriate staff.
• Provide scheduling, filing, scanning, and admin tasks.
• Conduct inventory and order office supplies.
• Coordinate catering and event logistics.
• Maintain conference rooms and filing systems; ensure confidentiality.
• Support HR onboarding and internal communications.
• Assist various projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills

Front desk management

Event planning

Clear communication

MS Office

Calendar management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Consider joining the MX Holdings family as an Administrative Assistant in our St. Louis, MO location. The Administrative Assistant is the welcoming face of our office and a driving force behind employee engagement and community. Managing the front desk, the AA greets visitors, keeps our front office running smoothly, and supports our Executive Administrative Assistant with day-to-day administrative needs. The ideal candidate is personable, organized, and energized by planning events and bringing people together, with a knack for clear communication and a can-do attitude. This role also carries a bit of HR responsibility — from internal communications to initial onboarding support — making it a great fit for someone who enjoys variety and connecting with people across the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensures there is a positive first impression for visitors and candidates by maintaining the reception, common areas, and lobby of the St. Louis office.
• Represents the company by maintaining a welcoming, professional presence that reflects our values of caring, integrity, safety and growth.
• Registers visitors and guests in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring that they are escorted to the appropriate parties or conference rooms.
• Answers phone calls and directs callers to the appropriate personnel by maintaining current phone lists.
• Provides administrative support including:
  • Scheduling meetings
  • Account reconciliation
  • Filing, copying, scanning, faxing, etc.
• Conducts inventory and orders office supplies.
• Manages catering and meal orders for meetings and special events, ensuring that receipts are managed appropriately.
• Maintains professional and tidy conference rooms and common areas, ensuring that conference rooms are not double-booked and that they are always stocked. Ensures that dishwashers are run and emptied as needed.
• Reviews correspondence, memos, reports, and presentations.
• Manages confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of integrity.
• Maintains electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring documents are properly archived and easily accessible.
• Conducts research and compiles data for reports and presentations.
• Supports various projects and initiatives.
• Partners with Executive Assistant and Human Resources Team to execute enterprise-wide projects, events, and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

• One to two years of administrative support experience preferred
• Experience as a receptionist, administrative support personnel, or similar administrative role preferred

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong editing and proofreading abilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• High level of professionalism; ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, taking initiative and anticipating the needs of the team
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and act accordingly
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience with calendar management and travel coordination
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn and apply new skills
• Attentive to details and follows through on assigned tasks and commitments
• Flexible and driven to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple projects and prioritize them appropriately
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available
• Regular attendance is required

Perks of the Job

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Enterprise-wide winter break between Christmas and New Year’s holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Paid time off for all new parents

Why Our People Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture
• Highly engaged workforce – as indicated by best-in-class engagement scores
• Hybrid work schedule consisting of 3 in-office days and 2 remote days per week
• Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring and growth
• Leaders committed to building more diverse, inclusive teams
• On-Demand pay via DailyPay
• Robust recognition and reward program
• Community Impact opportunities including additional time off to volunteer and charitable match up to $250 per employee
• Tuition reimbursement
• Complimentary refreshment bar with beverages and snacks
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

Who We Are

Celebrating 50 years in 2024, MX Holdings is a global leader in the purchasing, processing, and manufacturing of non-ferrous metals, primarily Aluminum. Enabled by our breadth of experience and deep expertise, we are proud to deliver top-quality products and services to customers across our family of brands – including Metal Exchange and Pennex. But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email [e-mail]. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes

Posted Min Pay Rate: USD $41,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $51,000.00/Yr.