What are the responsibilities and job description for the Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc. Administrative Assistant position at Worldwide Aircraft Services?
POSITION PURPOSE
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for managing employee onboarding and a broad range of administrative functions in a professional and confidential manner. This role supports WASI leadership across areas including HR administration, facilities coordination, inventory management, and employee engagement.
The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, strong customer service orientation, and exceptional attention to detail. They will be comfortable learning new systems quickly, working with sensitive information, and driving process-oriented outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Onboarding & Offboarding
- Facilitate new employee orientation, ensuring complete and accurate paperwork, including background checks, SIDA badge applications, and badging
- Manage pre-onboarding, onboarding, and new hire experience processes
- Enter new hire data in ADP and coordinate with internal departments on new hire status
- Maintain accurate employee records and support HRIS data management
- Track and update performance reviews and maintain employee files
Compliance & Benefits
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies, including E-Verify and I-9 compliance, and required government reporting
- Assist with the administration of the company benefits program
Facilities & Inventory
- Organize and oversee cleaning of administrative offices
- Maintain promotional materials (soft goods) inventory and reorder as needed
- Maintain company uniform inventory and assist with ordering
- Develop and manage scheduled inventory audits and reorder methodology for kitchen supplies, cleaning materials, office supplies, and preprinted forms
Reporting & Administration
- Maintain and report weekly employee attendance
- Prepare and distribute the Monthly Manpower (Production/Support) Report
- Provide front desk reception backup coverage as needed
- Participate in weekly Employee Engagement Committee meetings and assist in organizing events, surveys, and recognition programs
- Ensure a welcoming and productive environment for clients and their representatives
- Provide administrative support to the Director of MRO Services, Manager of Accounting, MRO Business Manager, and Inventory Control Manager as needed
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required; related experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); intermediate to advanced Excel skills required
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint a plus
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- High attention to detail and organizational ability
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with a sense of urgency
- Comfort working with sensitive and confidential information
- Adaptability and openness to learning new tools and processes
TRAINING
- Required company new hire training
- Position-specific on-the-job training provided
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed in an office environment using a computer and phone. This role occasionally requires lifting up to 40 lbs.
Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.