Staff Assistant

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​

OVERVIEW

The Staff Assistant provides organized, responsive administrative support to the NAR Central Sales team supporting Walmart and Sam’s Club. This role helps keep day-to-day operations running smoothly by coordinating information, maintaining supplies, supporting meetings and team activities, answering phones/door and other office responsibilities as needed.

 

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, service-minded, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

EXECUTIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Support 2 Directors by maintaining their calendars, making travel arrangements, processing expense reports, etc.
• Coordinate meetings, room reservations, and assist with audio-visual meeting logistics.
• Answer main line phone and door via cell phone.
• Assist with onboarding, team events, recognition activities, and other department needs.
• Maintain supplies – order, track and stock as needed.
• Serve as a helpful point of contact for internal partners, using sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, organization, and team efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in any of the following: administrative, coordinator, customer service, sales support, and/or office support role
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
• Taking appropriate action or solving a problem proactively before someone has to ask you to do it.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and business partners
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel, and expense reporting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting Directors or other higher level positions

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa.
• International relocation and international remote working arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered. 

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

$43,500 - $59,900 Annual

At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. ​

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Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)​

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.