Office Administrator

Colgate; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Office Administrator to support daily operations for the CP Skin Health Group. This on-site role will provide front office and administrative support, including reception duties, mail handling, travel arrangements, calendar management, and invoicing.

You will coordinate office facilities, liaise with IT, manage supplies, and assist with onboarding and events. 1+ year of office administration experience and proficiency in MS Office are required; notary

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in MS Office or Google Suite with an aptitude to learn in-house programs.
• 1+ years experience coordinating office operations and reception duties.
• Notary Public, or ability to become notary public in first 3 months (at Company’s cost).
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Front Office and Receptionist Duties: greet guests, manage mail, shipments, and meeting logistics.
• Liaise with IT and manage office devices; oversee inventory of iPhone/iPad and supplies.
• Facilities liaison: coordinate vendors, maintenance, and breakroom supplies; ensure clean, safe environment.
• Administrative Support: data entry, memos, travel arrangements, calendar management, and onboarding.
• Finance Support: process invoices, PO’s, and assist AP/AR; handle checks and banking errands.
• Event planning support for holidays, team activities, and staff engagements.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma (or GED)

Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive's Skin Health group is a place for your career to thrive! We offer opportunity, challenge, and a great team of driven and dynamic individuals. Encompassing the innovative skincare brands of PCA SKIN, EltaMD, and Filorga, we are a fast-paced, agile organization dedicated to providing skin care solutions that are backed by science.

For more than 30 years. PCA SKIN has been and continues to be a trusted innovator in the development of highly effective professional treatments and daily care products. Our vision is to improve people’s lives by providing results-oriented skin care solutions that are backed by science for the health of your unique skin.

EltaMD made the journey to the US in 1988. Backed by science and a deep medical heritage, what started as a little Swiss secret quickly became the trusted choice for wound care and healing products by hospitals and physicians around the world. In 2007, we expanded from healing skin to include protecting skin with the launch of our cosmetically elegant line of sunscreens. Today, we are the number one trusted, recommended and personally used professional sunscreen by Dermatologists in the US.

Filorga was the 1st French aesthetic medicine laboratory founded in 1978. The brand has expanded its expertise in aesthetic medicine by providing to the general public a range of revolutionary cosmetic products formulated with NCEF, a unique compound encapsulating in topical application the same ingredients used in injections. More than fifty cosmetic products have become available over time, all of which share the same principle: to combine optimal and clinically proven effectiveness with sensorial textures and premium packaging.

Our brands are professionally recommended all over the world.

We are part of the Colgate-Palmolive family, which provides our team with domestic and global career growth opportunities in all departments. Our rich benefits includes giving employees access to our amazing skin care products!

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#175333 - Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

The CP Skin Health Group has an exciting opportunity for an Office Administrator to join our US headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ. They will undertake administrative tasks related to the daily operations of our business, ensuring the rest of the staff has adequate support to work efficiently.

This role works on-site Monday through Friday, generally 8am to 4pm, with occasional overtime required to support before and after key meetings.

Who You Are

You are a team player who is willing to work hard for the company, with an aptitude to learn anything to support the needs of the business.

You are competent in prioritizing and time management.

You are an out-of-the-box thinker who can proactively propose solutions as appropriate.

You have acute attention to detail and problem solving skills. If you are not satisfied with the answer, you are not happy. You are not afraid to make adjustments for the better.

If you have excellent organizational and communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Primary Responsibilities:

Front Office and Receptionist Duties

Greet and welcome guests in a friendly manner

Sort mail and packages; manage outbound shipments (generate labels, arrange UPS pickups)

Arrange meeting logistics, including conference room maintenance, planning and ordering meals and refreshments, book accommodations and car service for visitors

Create door badges and request parking access for employees

Liaise with IT to ensure all office technology is in working order; order and manage iPhone and iPad inventory

Ordering and organizing office supplies, equipment, and ensuring that necessary materials are available to staff.

Facilities liaison: procure (as needed) and communicate with all 3rd party vendors (handyman, electrician, printer maintenance, building management, etc)

Overseeing office facilities, including maintenance, repairs, and ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment; ensure the office, conference rooms, and breakroom/kitchen remain in an orderly fashion, organizing on a regular basis; restock beverage refreshments, snacks, and kitchen supplies as needed

Supporting in planning and executing organization events and activities (Holiday party, Family Day, Quarterly office engagement events, Celebration Lunches, etc)

Administrative Support:

Providing general administrative support to the office, such as assembly of mailings, data entry, internet research, team dinner/event bookings.

Communication: Distributing internal and external communications, including memos, notices, and announcements.

Travel Arrangements: Making travel arrangements for executives, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation.

Calendar management: resolve scheduling conflicts for executives; work with other admins to coordinate internal and external meetings

Invoice processing, including raising office-related PO’s (Purchase Order)

Support with the employee onboarding process

Ad-hoc duties or project involvement upon assignment

Finance Support:

Scanning, coding, and depositing checks

Assisting the accounting department with accounts payable and receivable calls as needed.

Reviewing invoices; research discrepancies.

Prepare and mail outgoing checks to vendors.

Minimum Qualifications:

1+ years of experience in MS Office (Word, Excel) or Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), with an aptitude to learn in-house programs

1+ years experience, troubleshooting office equipment, such as printers, scanners, monitors, HDMI projectors

Notary Public, or ability to become notary public in first 3 months of employment (at Company’s cost)

1+ years of experience as Office Coordinator, Receptionist, and/or Executive Assistant positions

High School Diploma (or GED).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in accounting or other database systems.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills - ability to communicate to different levels in the organization and externally
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $52,000.00 - $58,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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