Engineering Administrative Assistant

Company Generac Power Systems Name Engineering Administrative Assistant Req # 55320 Location Waukesha CORP Employment Type Full Time Shift 1stIt's a challenge, and an invitation. Most importantly, it's an opportunity to join an industry leader and Lead the Way. There's never been a better time to work at Generac!We are seeking an exceptional Administrative Assistant to support our Engineering Team in Waukesha, WI. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the leadership in their assigned departments. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for scheduling meeting, events, and organizing executive calendars. This position will also handle administrative duties that include payroll reporting, new-hire onboarding, entering supplies and purchase orders, and preparing various administrative reports.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Creates Ad Hoc and routine reports and presentations Supports timekeeping and payroll reporting for the Engineering Department Completes documents and research documents including research, procedure manuals, or bidding process for construction projects Completes daily inquiries via phone, email, mail, or fax and responsible for processing all outgoing mail Maintains and communicates Staff Phone Lists, org charts, and other Administrative documents Ensures all Engineering teams have adequate supplies Organizes multiple schedules and plans meetings and events on and off site Handles various aspects of New Employee Onboarding, including system sign-on and organizing training schedules Subject matter expert in SAP purchase and invoice processing, along with Auditorium technology Other Duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of 2 years of administrative assistant experience in an office environment Preferred Qualifications: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Associate's degree or Administrative Assistant program certificate Prior experience providing administrative support to large (200+ member) Engineering or Technical teams Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP. Second language (Spanish, Italian, German) Experience working with and supporting global teams and travel Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software (e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Excellent verbal communication Exceptional customer service skills Good organizational skills Proficient using an ERP system (preferably SAP) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel."We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."