Administrative Assistant

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to a department. You will liaise with staff at all levels, prepare reports, manage communications, and assist with scheduling and onboarding tasks.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, strong MS Office skills, data entry ability, and the capacity to thrive in a busy environment. Eligible for annual bonus and comprehensive benefits are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in an administrative role.
• Ability to type quickly and accurately.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs.
• Data entry experience.
• Detail oriented.
• Experience prioritizing and coordinating schedules.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• File management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison and interface with employees at all levels, other departments, customers and outside agencies.
• Assist management or professional staff with duties including reporting, filing, researching and project support.
• Complete administrative projects using diverse software applications (Payroll, Workday).
• Develop reports, memos, letters, etc., and compose, critique and edit correspondence.
• Handle all incoming communications including calls, messages, letters and emails; greet visitors.
• Maintain computer files and logs for presentation materials and reports.
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies and procedures.
• Maintain schedule of events and/or deliveries.
• Prepare for new hires’ first day (assets, security setup, training schedule).

Skills

Admin experience

Typing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Detail oriented

Scheduling

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Under close supervision, this position provides administrative support and coordinates activities for a department or group of professionals.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison and interface with employees at all levels, other departments, customers and outside agencies.
• Assist management or professional staff with the completion of their duties, including reporting, filing, researching, and project support.
• Complete a variety of administrative projects and tasks using diverse software applications (Payroll, Workday).
• Develop reports, memos, letters, etc., and compose, critique and edit correspondence.
• Handle all incoming communications such as answering and screening calls, taking messages and answering routine questions, including attending to letters, emails, and visitors when necessary.
• Maintain computer files and logs for presentation materials, memos, letters, and reports.
• Respond to or follow up on inquiries regarding the customer’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain schedule of events and/or deliveries.
• Prepare for new hires’ first day by ordering all assets, submitting requests for security setup, handling training schedule, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with up to 1 year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role
• Ability to type quickly and accurately
• Communication skills
• Computer skills with Microsoft programs
• Data entry experience
• Detail oriented
• Experience prioritizing and coordinating schedules
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• File management
• Self-motivated

THE EXPECTED STARTING PAY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS BETWEEN $18.70/HR-$23.35/HR. WORK SCHEDULE IS MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-3:30PM. This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Business Administration, Clerical/Administrative, Communications

Job Opening ID

00640619 Administrative Assistant (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.” J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.