Microsoft · 4 days ago
Administrative Assistant (contract)
Redmond, WA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$30/hr - $34/hr
5+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company, and they are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support within their human resources organization. The role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating operations, and supporting various departmental functions for a large team.
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Responsibilities
Manage complex calendars for senior leaders by scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and resolving scheduling conflicts
Coordinate comprehensive travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries for business trips
Process expense reports, track departmental budgets, and assist with financial operations
Support personnel operations and facility management tasks as needed
Organize and coordinate meetings and events, ensuring all logistics, materials, and resources are prepared
Handle hardware inquiries and peripheral requests for team members
Coordinate conference room bookings and manage space allocation
Facilitate onboarding processes for new team members joining the organization
Complete special projects and administrative assignments as directed by leadership
Provide general administrative support to a broader organization of 350-400 people
Respond promptly to requests and proactively identify opportunities to improve team efficiency
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5-6 years of overall administrative experience
Minimum 4 years of experience managing complex calendars and coordinating meetings for executives or teams
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with office setup, including configuring PC hardware and peripherals
Minimum 4 years of demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite for scheduling, documentation, and reporting
Previous experience supporting senior leadership or executive-level professionals
Background in financial operations including expense processing and budget management
Experience coordinating travel arrangements and preparing comprehensive itineraries
Calendar and schedule management for executives and teams
Office setup and configuration including PC hardware and peripheral troubleshooting
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency including Outlook, Excel, and Word
Travel coordination and itinerary preparation
Expense processing and budget tracking
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication
Detail-oriented approach to task completion
Adaptability in handling multiple priorities simultaneously
Proactive problem-solving and anticipatory thinking
Event planning and logistics coordination
Onboarding and personnel support processes
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M
Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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