What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Associate position at Kone?
Founded in 1910, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live. We are a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through our innovative solutions, we strive to make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.
At KONE, our customers come from all walks of life, and we are committed to a culture that welcomes everyone. We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation. We pride ourselves on our family-centric culture and guiding principles that serve as the foundation of who we are and how we do business. In addition to our passion for safety and innovation, our culture is strengthened by our values of care, customer, collaboration and courage which connects us closer to the customers and communities we serve and makes us a great place to work. In addition to providing competitive salaries , learning & developmental opportunities and an environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect - we also offer world-class benefits such as a matching 401K, pension plan, comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family, as well as paid holidays and paid time off.
We are looking for an Administrative Associate who, under general supervision, will perform administrative duties related to the ongoing business of the branch. Your responsibilities may include tasks associated with service operations and/or business development.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in processing field payroll.
- Provide assistance to managers as requested which may include special projects, preparation of letters, field support, etc.
- Assist service operations and/or business development when requested.
- Train administrative associates as needed with KONE specific tools (i.e. SAP, BRT, etc.)
- Provide support to administrative duties performed in the branch which may include dispatching, answering phones, etc.
- Mentor to administrative associates.
- May be responsible for accounts receivables and/or accounts payable.
Education:
- High School Diploma required. Associates degree preferred or years of experience.
Experience:
- 3 years office experience.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with customers and other KONE personnel.
- Accurate typing skills of 50 words per minute.
- Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Knowledge of SAP preferred.
- Ability to lead others.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Familiarization with service operations and/or business development.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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