Executive Administrative Assistant
ABB Inc
Executive Administrative AssistantAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration – combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities – are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This is a position with grade
14
This position reports to
Division/Function HR Manager
Your role and responsibilities
On May 8th, 2024, Electrification and automation leader ABB and Niedax Group, a leading global supplier of cable management systems, have entered into an agreement to form a new 50/50 joint venture. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Expected to close and commence operations in Q4 2024, the collaboration will integrate the North American cable tray businesses of ABBs Installation Products Division and Niedax Group into a new joint venture operating across North America with approximately 200 employees. Most of the workforce is based in the USA and Canada, with a small team in Mexico. The plan is to deliver advanced solutions and services to electrical contractors, distributors and systems integrators across the United States, Canada and Mexico.The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive support to the CEO and senior leadership team members upon request. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, capable of handling sensitive information with discretion.This role will need to be able to work onsite (#LI-Onsite) in the Buffalo, NY office.You will be mainly accountable for:- Performing complex administrative activities and takes responsibility for delivering specific department processes/programs. – Creating different communication tasks within the area of responsibility, ensuring knowledge and information is shared and keeping others up to date. – Act as point of contact for internal/external enquiries, initiates action and makes judgments about urgency of issues. Provides confidential support to individual executives and/or management team members. – Support preparation for Board meetings, compiles and issues special reports, presentations, organization charts, correspondence, etc.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelors degree in business or a similar field Business Administration or related field (or relevant experience in lieu of degree)
- 5-8 years of experience in an administrative or assistant role; Experience supporting senior leaders in a global organization is highly preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to edit and refine documents/ communications is highly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and collaboration software such as MS Teams, SharePoint and One Drive is essential.
- Bilingual in English and French is a preferred skill but not mandatory.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts), helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Divisions products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABBs career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.myBenefitsABB.com
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB Inc.
ABB Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf
Minimum Salary: 31200.00
Maximum Salary: 31200.00
Salary Unit: Yearly
- Date Posted: November 16, 2024
- Location: Buffalo, NY
