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Senior Administrative Assistant
The TJX Companies
Framingham, MA, United States
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Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? Then try TJX on for size. You’ll join a Fortune 100 company and the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. At TJX, we are proud that, for 40 years, we have been providing amazing value to our customers, but the merchandise we sell is just part of our story. We believe our Associates bring our business to life, and we aim to support them by making TJX a terrific place to work. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates, and believe that the diverse skills, experiences and background that they bring into the organization will help us continue to succeed.
Our retail chains include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post and Homesense, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the U.S.; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; TK Maxx in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as Homesense and tkmaxx.com in the U.K.; and TK Maxx in Australia. In 2016, we had over $33 billion in sales, more than 3,800 stores, and 235,000 Associates. As a retailer committed to growth, success is always in style at TJX!
Job Summary
Provides advanced administrative support requiring a broad and comprehensive knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices. Independently ensures office systems and divisional procedures, policies and practices are administered effectively. Interfaces with a variety of internal and external customers on a variety of issues which require tact and diplomacy. May provide functional guidance and training to other associates within the Division. Reports into a VP or SVP with additional support for his/her direct reports.
Major Areas of Responsibility
• Schedules and maintains multiple calendars of appointments and meetings.
• Coordinate travel itineraries and process expenses.
• Responds to questions and requests and researches information. Interfaces with a variety of customers on issues which are complex or of a confidential nature. Involves appropriate associates from other departments or divisions to resolve issues. May provide functional guidance and training to other associates within Division.
• Creates PowerPoint presentations for the team and edits existing slides by adding graphics, charts, and/or tables.
• Maintains multiple Excel spreadsheets and uses advanced functions to manipulate data.
• Works closely with vendors and all company brands to handle requests, coordinate site visits, and all other inquires.
• Analyses operating practices and creates/revises systems and procedures as necessary.
• Organizes and maintains files, record keeping systems, and office layout.
• Oversees and monitors administrative projects. Performs other duties as required or directed.
Required Skills
• Large corporate environment work experience highly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office experience required, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills with proven organizational and administrative.
• Must thrive in a very busy atmosphere, in order to be focused on the job at hand.
• Proven success of juggling many things at one time and ability to shift gears and prioritize
• Change management skills and flexibility.
• Ability to focus and get the job done while avoiding distractions
• Former experience scheduling meetings, managing multiple calendars, arranging travel schedules and processing expenses critical.
• Strong ability to collaborate with and cover other Administrative Assistants
What's In It For You?
TJX has campuses conveniently located off the Mass Pike and Route 495. With us, you'll not only enjoy working for an industry leader, but we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.
TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Posting Notes: Framingham || MA