Administrative Assistant I (Rochester Hills, MI) - MYR Group

The Administrative Assistant works in a busy office environment and must efficiently multitask between various assignments. This position plays a key role in the coordination and distribution of work. Project managers, office managers, and field staff are the primary internal customers the Administrative Assistant supports.

Company Overview

Since 1940, Harlan Electric has provided electric utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, government agencies, and private developers with the resources and experience necessary to execute successful transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable energy projects. We are proud of our outstanding safety culture, built on tenacious management commitment, employee participation, training programs, and continuous improvement. We strive for greatness by keeping our mission, vision, values, and operating principles at the center of everything we do. Our specialized expertise, skilled workforce, and innovative practices enable us to be an industry leader supporting the clean energy transformation.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all assigned tasks are completed accurately and delivered with high quality in a timely manner
• Data entry
• Handle various accounting tasks, such as processing weekly payroll
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data management and retention
• Submit and file invoices
• Serve clients, vendors, and other walk-in customers by welcoming and directing them appropriately
• Administrative support for field and office personnel
• Receive, sort, and disperse mail
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, scanners, phone systems, and computers
• Answer phones, provide basic information and transfer callers as appropriate
• Efficiently and professionally manage the flow of people and information through the business
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
  Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of payroll and/or general administrative experience required
• High school diploma or GED is required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards/payroll system module or equivalent to
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while supporting management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-starter with a good attitude
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance
• Flexibility to work in various locations within 10 miles from each other, throughout the week

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary - Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!). ​​​​​​​
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.