Plant Administrative Assistant

ABB•Columbus, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support to the Human Resources function, ensuring positive employee experience through accurate data management, responsive service, and efficient execution of HR processes. This role serves as the first point of contact for employees, managers, and site visitors, providing front desk reception and administrative support while assisting with day-to-day HR activities. The HR Administrative Assistant partners closely with HR Business Partners and other HR stakeholders to support HR programs while delivering high quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees and managers
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Customer service–oriented mindset with sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including intermediate Excel)
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Associate OR Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with 2+ years of Administrative/HR support experience
working knowledge of HR practices, confidentiality requirements and WorkDay

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary front desk contact, delivering a professional first impression while managing calls, emails, walk-ins, and visitor processes in accordance with site security procedures
Provide day-to-day HR support by answering routine inquiries, guiding employees and managers on HR processes and self-service tools, and escalating complex or sensitive issues as needed
Maintain accurate records by tracking inquiries, managing documentation (filing, scanning, data entry), and ensuring timely follow-up and resolution
Support HR operations and employee experience through administrative assistance, event and meeting coordination, and continuous improvement of processes while handling confidential information with discretion

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.