Administrative Assistant - Intertek Testing Services NA Inc

Intertek is searching for an Administrative Assistant to join our Electricalteam in our Arlington Heights, IL office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in!

The Administrative Assistant will perform a full range of administrative duties to support the team., utilizing Microsoft Office 365 Suite software, event planning, administrative planning, researching a wide variety of information requests, etc. We are looking for somebody with prior experience, supporting large, dispersed teams, in an administrative position.

What you will do:

• Coordinating specific administrative programs as assigned
• Performing typing duties utilizing Microsoft Office software and analyzing the data that is produced
• Handling vendor repair quotes and creating Purchase Orders
• Assisting with invoice coding and tracking payments
• Assisting with expense report preparation
• Assisting with travel arrangements
• Performing general faxing, copying, mailing, etc.
• Answering the main front desk phone and provide exemplary customer service to clients
• Setting up conference room(s) for visitors and in-house meetings
• Maintaining an adequate stock of general office supplies
• Ensuring that general office equipment is functioning in satisfactory condition
• Ensuring that administrative projects are maintained appropriately
• Assuming the role of "lead worker" in an assigned area and coordinating the daily workflow in that area
• Performing other work as required

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience directly related to the role
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format
• Excellent prioritization, organization, and time management skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Proof-reading skills, including a proficient understanding of spelling and grammar
• Ability plan, organize, and complete a variety of projects within established standards, objectives, and time frames

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy .

What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.