Administrative Assistant

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assist in orientation programs alongside the HR Coordinator or HR Manager.
• Handle administrative tasks for the Employee Uniform Company, including new hires, departures, and size changes.
• Book and schedule internal plant interviews, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for candidates.
• Assist in preparing employee training materials and maintaining records.
• Check vendor purchase orders for payments and coordinate with accounting.
• Keep employee files organized and ensure all documentation is properly stored.
• Perform clerical functions such as ordering meals, office supplies, and coordinating company functions/meetings.
• Greet visitors promptly, ensuring they follow proper protocol and safety requirements.
• Keep the lobby and reception area clean and welcoming.
• Ensure the kitchen/break areas are stocked with essentials like coffee and cups.
• Help employees with basic inquiries and direct them to the appropriate department.
• Schedule hotels and partner with agencies for VNDLY Broadleaf.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Comfortable walking the plant floor and building trust with the hourly workforce.
• Balance employee and business interests, always advocating for "Doing the right thing."
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee issues and data.
• Proficient in computer and data entry skills, including Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• 2+ years in office or human resources experience

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.