Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant
Location, Milwaukee, WI
Rate: $29.64/hour
Schedule: day shift

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an organized, self-motivated office administrator to join our growing organization. In this position, you will manage a variety of administrative tasks such as: answering phone calls, organizing mail, working with our mainframe systems and directing visitors. As you will provide office support and coordinate office activities, a positive attitude and attention to detail is strongly encouraged.

Essential Functions:

• Assists employees with onboarding processes, documentation, and I-9 verification; helps employees with Workday login and navigation and explaining and enrolling employees in benefits. 
• Leads plant orientation programs, engaging with HR team and plant leadership and work to improve program within plant.  
• Supports hourly payroll function and looks for opportunities for process improvement. 
• Supports hiring activities, including recruiting, candidate interviews and evaluations.
• Processes new hourly hires, including issuing badges, updating timekeeping information, and finalizing hire information.
• Conducts employee new hire orientation.
• Maintains employee files and ensures all documentation is properly stored.
• Maintains office operations by performing clerical functions such as ordering meals, ordering office supplies, coordinating company functions/meetings, and answering and directing incoming calls. 
• Greets visitors, ensuring they follow proper visitor protocol and safety requirements. 
• Collaborate with various plant departments to meet operational needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Secretarial or Office Administrative experience
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and Leadership skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office Skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Some college or advanced studies preferred

Kronos experience preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.