Company Description
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing and overseeing a wide range of activities for the site and its manufacturing operations. The job responsibilities include aspects of procurement, accounting, document management, logistics, inventory management, and general administrative support. The position plays a key role in facilitating communication between the site and external teams and is frequently the go-to person for the Addison site.
Key Characteristics:
Organization & Attention to Detail: Ensure documentation is accurate and meets company & regulatory requirements. Follow work processes and audit transactions for abnormalities.
Proactive Communication Skills: Ability to anticipate issues, maintain consistent dialogue with internal and external stakeholders, and provide timely & clear updates (written and verbal).
Cross-Functional Coordination: Strong capability to collaborate effectively with local site personnel and remote internal & external stakeholders.
Problem-Solving and Escalation Management: Skilled at quickly identifying obstacles and taking the initiative to resolve and/or escalate the issue.
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
High level of attention to detail and documentation
Strong computer, math, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with basic accounting, budgeting, procurement, and billing practices
Ability to multitask and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and make decisions and recommendations
Possess the verbal and written communication skills to proactively communicate with on-site personnel and remote teams, and respond to their concerns.
Ability to maintain composure during escalations and communicate complex information clearly.
Education & Experience
Required:
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree or associate degree (two-year college or technical school)
Experience working in the chemical industry or a manufacturing environment
Experience with SAP or similar ERP platforms
Additional Information
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Compensation:
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The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range of $23-$29 hourly.
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
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Life Insurance
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Holidays
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Parental Leave
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401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
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Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
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AD&D Insurance
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Disability Insurance
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Tuition Reimbursement
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity**** Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
