Administrative Assistant

Troy, Michigan, United Statesthyssenkrupp Unternehmensgruppe


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:On-Site
Job field:Administration
Salary:
65000-80000 USD yearly
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/05/19
Job number:US_RS_08416
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Your responsibilities

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant Corporate Office provides high-level administrative and operational support within the corporate office, reporting directly to the Executive Administrator/Office Manager. This role supports the President of the Company while also serving as a key resource across multiple departments and business units.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring seamless executive support, accurate administrative reporting, and efficient coordination across systems and processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Executive & Calendar Management
    • Provide direct administrative support to the President, including complex calendar management and prioritization
    • Coordinate meetings, leadership sessions, and executive-level engagements
    • Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve them
    • Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information
  • Systems & Administrative Reporting
    • Accurately report and track work hours using internal systems (e.g., Panda or equivalent tools)
    • Utilize Workforce Management (WFM) systems to support reporting of hires, terminations, and employee updates
    • Maintain and update administrative records to ensure data accuracy and compliance
    • Support reporting needs across departments by gathering and organizing relevant data
  • Travel & Logistics Coordination
    • Coordinate business travel arrangements using corporate travel platforms (e.g., Egencia or similar tools)
    • Manage itineraries, bookings, and travel-related documentation for executives and leadership
    • Support logistics for internal and external meetings, including room setup, materials, and coordination
  • Office & Operational Support
    • Partner with the Executive Administrator/Office Manager to maintain smooth office operations
    • Manage office supply inventory and vendor coordination
    • Assist with onboarding logistics, including workspace setup and coordination of resources
    • Support corporate events, meetings, and leadership offsites
  • Cross-Functional & Departmental Support
    • Provide administrative support to multiple departments and business units as needed
    • Assist with project coordination, including tracking timelines and deliverables
    • Act as a liaison between leadership, departments, and external partners
    • Support document preparation, presentations, and communications across functions
  • Communication & Coordination
    • Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
    • Screen and route communications appropriately (email, calls, visitors)
    • Draft and distribute professional communications on behalf of leadership

Your profile

Education & Experience

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 3+ years of administrative experience in a corporate environment
  • Experience supporting executive-level leadership strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Required)

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in data entry and reporting systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with administrative and workforce systems (e.g., Panda, WFM, Egencia or similar platforms)
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)

  • Experience in a multi-entity or matrixed organization
  • Strong systems orientation and comfort working across multiple platforms
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs
  • High level of adaptability in a dynamic corporate setting

Work Environment

  • Corporate office setting
  • Frequent interaction with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • May require flexibility to support executive schedules and business needs

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. 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.

Your benefits

We offer a robust suite of benefits designed to help you thrivehealth insurance, paid leave, and more. You’ll also enjoy a culture that values balance, learning, and long-term career development.

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Notices:

If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection

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Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp North America, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.

Company

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

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