Senior Administrative Assistant

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2 Locations
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Senior level
Logistics • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Provides administrative support for a large or specialized department, coordinating schedules, communications, files, reports, office procedures, events, deliveries, and onboarding activities. Serves as a liaison among employees, executives, departments, customers, and external agencies. Supports managers with projects, correspondence, research, document management, new-hire preparation, and administrative staff orientation while using Workday, payroll, and Microsoft applications.
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Job Title:

Senior Administrative Assistant

Department:

Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under routine supervision, this position provides administrative support and coordinates activities for a large or specialized department or group of professionals.
 

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison and interface with employees at all levels, other departments, customers and outside agencies, including high-level staff such as Senior Vice Presidents.

• Assist management or professional staff with the completion of their duties, including reporting, filing, researching, and project support.

• Complete a variety of administrative projects and tasks using diverse software applications (Payroll, Workday) with potential to train others.

• Develop reports, memos, letters, etc., and compose, critique and edit correspondence.

• Handle all incoming communications such as answering and screening calls, taking messages and answering routine questions, including attending to letters, emails, and visitors when necessary.

• Maintain computer files and logs for presentation materials, memos, letters, and reports.

• Respond to or follow up on inquiries regarding the customer's policies and procedures.

• Maintain schedule of events and/or deliveries.

• Implement office procedures and protocols in accordance with organizational policies; determine project priorities and delegate as needed.

• Maintain master calendar and communications board, including all special events, organization meetings and any functions involving office personnel.

• Maintain office files and manage processes for document storage, both on and off-site, handling and distribution of incoming and outgoing mails.

• Assist senior managers and office staff with day-to-day projects as required.

• Welcome and orient new administrative staff.

• Prepare for new hires' first day by ordering all assets, submitting requests for security setup, handling training schedule, etc.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 2 or more years of professional experience.


Preferred Qualification:

Associates Degree in Business Management or Communication

Ability to type quickly and accurately Communication skills

Computer skills with Microsoft programs

Data entry experience

Detail oriented Experience in an administrative role

Experience prioritizing and coordinating schedules

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

File management

Self-motivated.


This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Business Administration, Clerical/Administrative, Communications

Job Opening ID:

00648331 Senior Administrative Assistant (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • At least 2 years of professional experience
  • Ability to type quickly and accurately
  • Strong communication skills
  • Computer skills with Microsoft programs
  • Data entry experience
  • Administrative role experience
  • Experience prioritizing and coordinating schedules
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • File management experience
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated
  • Associate degree in Business Management or Communication

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available with eligibility around day 30–31, alongside HSA/FSA options, company‑paid basic life and AD&D, and access to free therapy sessions. Driver materials also highlight low‑cost telemedicine, disability options, and wellness programs.
  • Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in 401(k) and Roth IRA plans with a company match of 50% on the first 6% of pay, plus financial wellness resources. Plan details note eligibility after one year/1,000 hours and multi‑year vesting.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes up to six weeks at 100% for birthing parents and two weeks for support partners, with fertility benefits and up to $5,000 in adoption assistance. A Dependent Care FSA helps cover childcare or dependent adult care with pre‑tax dollars.

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The Company
HQ: Lowell, AR
20,147 Employees
Year Founded: 1961

What We Do

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company that specializes in technology-driven freight shipping for large and small businesses. A top-ranked third-party logistics (3PL) provider and one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, we provide safe and reliable services for a diverse group of customers throughout the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, J.B. Hunt offers capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value and industry-leading service.

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