SENIOR ASSISTANT-ON

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future! At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team One Company! Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program. Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more. For candidates based in NYS, this position pay range is $49,300 - $55,200.Job Summary:The Senior Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting managers and executives with daily clerical tasks, scheduling appointments, planning meetings, managing phone calls and emails, greeting clients/customers/guests, and maintaining office organization.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ability to manage outside vendors, customers, and guests for preparation of meetings including room scheduling, set up, signage, and meeting minutes. Assist with employee events, community events, etc. Able to work independently and confidently within established procedures. Ability to handle wide range of administrative and support-related tasks involving clerical, administrative function, research, and management. Able to anticipate and solve routine problems. Capable of handling multiple time sensitive assignments simultaneously with strong sense of urgency. Uses discretion, judgement, and knowledge of organization to facilitate day to day activities. Other duties as assigned by management. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 - 7 years' work experience. Skills and Competencies: PROFESSIONAL, Positive, Upbeat Can-Do Attitude. Friendly and approachable disposition. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. High Attention to detail. Proficient in data entry and management with high level attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent verbal communication and human relation skills. Excellent clerical skills and perception. Excellent communication- verbal and written. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Excellent problem-solving skills. Keen sense of confidentiality. Other Information/Physical Requirements (if needed) Standing: Occasionally Sitting: Most of the day (a minimum of 5 hours) Walking: Occasionally Bending: Occasionally Twisting of Spine: Occasionally Lifting: Light (less than 30 lbs.) infrequently Carrying: Light (30 - 50 lbs.) infrequently distance - 100 ft. Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs. without assistance infrequently HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"