
Administrative Assistant
Alabama Power is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Plant. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks to ensure efficient operations and support for E.C. Gaston
Key Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to all departments.
Perform timekeeping and attendance reports.
Process employee expense reports for covered and non-covered personnel using Oracle.
Process expense reports for Materials.
Manage filing systems and order office supplies.
Coordinate travel arrangements.
Actively support community activities.
Schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, including reserving applicable conference rooms and catering meals.
Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Maintain departmental record retention.
Support plant and department safety initiatives.
Serve as contact for vendor regarding copier/printer repairs.
Update Arcos to reflect vacation, time off, and call-out list weekly; prepare and distribute quarterly and yearly reports.
Order flowers for sickness or bereavement.
Serve as FMLA contact time groups.
Verify contractor timesheets using Tableau and verify backup documentation.
Deliver superior customer service to all internal and external customers.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience in administrative support, including conference, travel, meeting arrangements, report preparation, and calendar management is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is preferred.
Experience with Oracle timekeeping systems preferred.
Must successfully pass the SHL/SkillCheck Assessments
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Capacity to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.
Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact well with all levels of employees and management.
Behavioral Attributes:
Provide excellent customer service.
Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, professionalism, and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Take personal responsibility/ownership for assignments.
Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
Display a commitment to safety and compliance.
Notes on Testing:
There are two mandatory assessments that must be successfully completed before your application can be reviewed by the hiring management team.
Important: Both assessments must be completed within their designated time frames to remain eligible for consideration.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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