Office - Administrative Assist

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. 

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

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Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The purpose of the Administrative Assistant is to assist with the employee recruitment process, ensuring efficiency in employment and other Human Resources and Safety processes. 

·     Assist with the management of the application process to ensure the timely completion of related new-hire paperwork.

·    Effectively maintain adequate employee files and records.

·   Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes.

·   Schedule applicants for pre-employment screenings and new-hire orientation.

·   Assist the HR manager with employee/personnel projects, including benefits administration and the open enrollment process.

·  Prepare employee badges and maintenance of employee badge database.

·  Maintain up-to-date files for BEK employees, which might include performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, original hire data and other confidential information.

·  Order and maintain department supplies, forms, and materials.

·   Compile reports and develop various types of correspondence as directed by the HR Manager.

·   Collaborate with HR teams in other divisions as required.

·   May perform receptionist/mail relief duties as needed.

·   Aid in organizing employee meetings, conferences, and other Ben E. Keith functions.

·   Perform special projects as directed by the HR Manager.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

•   Exceptional presentation and communication skills.

•   Enthusiastic self-starter

•   Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment

•   Excellent telephone etiquette

•    Ability to work independently        

•    Customer-focused

•    Strong attention to detail

•    Ability to re-prioritize as needed

•   Good problem-solving skills

•    Outstanding organizational skills

•    Ability to multi-task

•    Ability to understand complex processes

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to learn and use relevant internal applications. 
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
 

·         Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

·         Short and Long Term Disability

·         401K with matching contribution

·         Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         Wellness Program

·         Educational Assistance Program

·         Paid Vacation and holidays

·         Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.
 

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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