Washington Area Administrative Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in the United States is seeking a Washington Area Administrative Manager based in Bellevue to lead area administrative operations and policy development. You will supervise administrative staff, coordinate with HR, and ensure compliant records across the region.

You will partner with area leadership, manage communications (SharePoint, meetings), support engagement committees, and drive tight office execution across multiple sites while upholding HDR’s employee-owned culture and standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and administer area administrative policies and procedures.
• Oversee area wide office administrative operations.
• Supervise area-wide administrative support personnel.
• Interview administrative staff, process resumes, and maintain personnel records.
• Assist area leadership with personnel administration and executive support.
• Prepare operating plans and special reports.
• Execute electronic signatory procedures for contracts and proposals.
• Maintain workstation records and coordinate staff relocations with IT.
• Manage area communications, including SharePoint site and meeting materials.
• Coordinate internal staff events.
• Support employee engagement committees.
• Oversee reception desk coverage and backup coverage.
• Coordinate temporary clerical assistance.
• Participate in monthly leadership meetings.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Adaptability

MS Office/SharePoint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe

SharePoint

Job description

HDR in the United States is seeking a Washington Area Administrative Manager based in Bellevue to lead area administrative operations and policy development. You will supervise administrative staff, coordinate with HR, and ensure compliant records across the region.

You will partner with area leadership, manage communications (SharePoint, meetings), support engagement committees, and drive tight office execution across multiple sites while upholding HDR’s employee-owned culture and standards.