Senior Administrative Assistant

Southland Industries Inc.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Dulles, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

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    POSITION SUMMARY

    We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic self starter to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who loves making a positive impact on workplace culture and enjoys connecting with others. You’ll work closely with the Human Resources and Administrative teams to organize company-wide activities that promote wellness, team building, and community involvement, while also reinforcing our company values and culture. If you're someone who thrives in a people-focused environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference.



    What you’ll do:

    • Support the Administrative group and HR in executing division-wide engagement initiatives aligned with the company’s goals.
    • Assist in event promotion and communication, ensuring timely and engaging information about activities and initiatives.
    • Host employee social activities, informal networking opportunities, and new hire welcome events.
    • Oversee the gym membership program and coordinate activities that promote wellness
    • Manage the distribution of swag, event and sports tickets, and appreciation gifts.
    • Facilitate cross functional employee recognition team meetings.
    • Lead and promote volunteer and community engagement programs, encouraging employee participation in charity events, social impact initiatives, and other team-building activities.
    • Recommend enhancements and new engagement activities based in alignment with company culture, observations and employee feedback .
    • Perform additional administrative duties as need to support the division.

    What you’ll need to be successful:

    • Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an administrative or HR support role with experience coordinating employee social activities
    • Experience coordinating community engagement activities preferred
    • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
    • Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Capable of prioritizing tasks and handling multiple responsibilities.
    • Strong event planning and organizational abilities.
    • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across teams and departments

    YOU Matter

    PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

    At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

    If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

    If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

    Benefits:

    As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

    • 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

    • Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

    • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee

    • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

    • Disability Income Protection Insurance

    • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

    • Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave

    • Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

    For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN ****

    To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site - Explore Our Culture

    Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

    ****All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ****

    We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

    If you don’t feel this position is a match for you, we encourage you to share it with others. Feel free to share throughout your social networks and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to keep up to date on what we’re doing as a company.

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