Senior Administrative Assistant

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, ranking No. 89 in the 2016 Fortune 500 listings, with $30.9 billion in revenues in 2015*, more than 3,600 stores in 9 countries, 3 e-commerce sites, and approximately 216,000 Associates.

Provides advanced administrative support to the VP and AVP of Planning and Allocation for one of our divisions. Requiring a broad and comprehensive knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices. Independently ensures office systems and divisional procedures, policies and practices are administered effectively. Interfaces with a variety of internal and external customers on a variety of issues which require tact and diplomacy. May provide functional guidance and training to other associates within the Division.

* Schedules appointments and maintains the calendars for the VP and AVP. * Coordinate travel itineraries and process expenses. * Responds to questions and requests and researches information. Interfaces with a variety of associates on issues which are complex or of a confidential nature. Involves appropriate associates from other departments or divisions to resolve issues. May provide functional guidance and training to other associates within Division. * Assist in planning team events, including ordering catering services. * Maintains payroll spreadsheet to track vacation/sick time for management team. * Analyses operating practices and creates/revises systems and procedures as necessary. Organizes and maintains office filing system, record keeping systems, office layout and budgetary and personnel requirements. * Compiles, summarizes and analyzes data. Plans and creates various routine and complex reports. * Oversees and monitors administrative projects. Performs other duties as required or directed.

* 5+ years related experience in a large corporate environment. * Strong PC skills and experience with company standard software packages. * Superior communication and interpersonal skills with proven organizational and administrative. * Must thrive in a very busy atmosphere and be able to multi-task. * Change management skills and flexibility. * Ability to focus and get the job done while avoiding distractions * Former experience scheduling meetings, managing multiple calendars, arranging travel schedules and processing expenses critical. * Strong ability to collaborate with and cover other Administrative Assistants