Colgate-Palmolive
Administrative Assistant
Colgate-Palmolive, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #163806 - Topeka, Kansas, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply!
Our PNC Administrative Assistants provide on-site related administrative, project, and event management for multiple functions at the Hill's Pet Nutrition Center located on our beautiful campus in Topeka, Kansas. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of the organization, the site and its policies and procedures. The PNC Site Administrative Assistants support the local and global nature of the PNC site business needs, anticipates the needs of employees, customers, and vendors, and drives site wide initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for a variety of duties associated with the activities of a busy research and development campus.
- Coordinate department meetings, programs, and projects to ensure they meet timing, cost and specific deliverables.
- Act as a key power user/ Google Guru for all systems and software used by functions in order to assist the department in leveraging technology to improve processes and projects.
Responsible for managing purchase orders; reconciling discrepancies with invoices and following up with external vendors as needed. The PNC Administrative Assistants serve as the subject matter expert and first point of contact for the Ariba purchasing and invoice processing system.
Coordination with hiring managers for onboarding new employees.
Required qualifications
Associate’s Degree
2+ years of relevant experience
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Previous Experiences in one or more Coordinator roles and/or Project Coordination roles
Project Management Skills including organization, planning and execution
2+ years of multi-building corporate office campus experience
Expected Areas of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Significant experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) OR Google Suite
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of SAP
Problem solving ability
Ability to perform data analyses
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $49,600 - $68,000 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .
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Job Number #163806 - Topeka, Kansas, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply!
Our PNC Administrative Assistants provide on-site related administrative, project, and event management for multiple functions at the Hill's Pet Nutrition Center located on our beautiful campus in Topeka, Kansas. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of the organization, the site and its policies and procedures. The PNC Site Administrative Assistants support the local and global nature of the PNC site business needs, anticipates the needs of employees, customers, and vendors, and drives site wide initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for a variety of duties associated with the activities of a busy research and development campus.
- Coordinate department meetings, programs, and projects to ensure they meet timing, cost and specific deliverables.
- Act as a key power user/ Google Guru for all systems and software used by functions in order to assist the department in leveraging technology to improve processes and projects.
Responsible for managing purchase orders; reconciling discrepancies with invoices and following up with external vendors as needed. The PNC Administrative Assistants serve as the subject matter expert and first point of contact for the Ariba purchasing and invoice processing system.
Coordination with hiring managers for onboarding new employees.
Required qualifications
Associate’s Degree
2+ years of relevant experience
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Previous Experiences in one or more Coordinator roles and/or Project Coordination roles
Project Management Skills including organization, planning and execution
2+ years of multi-building corporate office campus experience
Expected Areas of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Significant experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) OR Google Suite
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of SAP
Problem solving ability
Ability to perform data analyses
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $49,600 - $68,000 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .
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