Administrative Officer

Administrative Specialist SeniorThe Administrative Specialist Senior position provides comprehensive administrative and HR support to the Engineering Division. This role serves as a key resource for division leadership and employees by coordinating payroll, recruitment support, travel and procurement activities, and divisional events. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and delivering exceptional customer service. This position will report to the Chief Utilities Engineer.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Administrative SupportProvide day-to-day administrative support to the Engineering Division and its employees.Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions and administrative needs.Order and maintain office supplies, mailroom upkeep, and coordinate vendor services as needed.Process payments for professional registrations, certifications, memberships, lump sum payments and other divisional expenses.Assist with travel arrangements and procurement card (P-Card) transactions, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.Communicate organizational and HR policy updates to division leadership and employees.Assist with employee recognition programs and initiatives.Coordinate divisional meetings, events, and employee engagement activities.Performs other related job duties as assigned.Payroll & Employee AdministrationProcess weekly payroll accurately and in accordance with established deadlines.Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring a seamless employee experience.Process employee certifications, certification incentive/lump-sum payments, and termination documentation.Respond to employee questions regarding benefits and direct employees to appropriate resources when necessary.Maintain employee records and ensure the accuracy of HR-related documentation.Recruitment & Talent AcquisitionAssist with recruiting activities, including screening employment applications.Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews with hiring managers.Participate on interview panels as the Human Resources representative to support fair and consistent hiring practices.Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced business environment.Knowledge of HR processes, including payroll, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and employee records management.Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Workday experience is strongly preferred.Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:Requires a valid NC/SC Driver's LicenseAbility to obtain and maintain city driver's permitMinimum Requirements to Perform Work:High school diploma or GED from an accredited school.Three (3) years of related business administration experience.This position requires working in the office a minimum of four (4) days per week.Physical Demands:The work is light work and requires applying 10 pounds of force frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: manual dexterity, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by spoken word., shouting above noises, visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/inspections, and walking.Work Environment:Work is generally performed within an office environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.