Administrative Assistant III- Merchandising (118216)

Make home yours! Explore career opportunities at HomeGoods, where we strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and work-life balance. As an Associate, you already know that HomeGoods is where savvy shoppers of every style discover an ever-changing selection of exciting top brands and home fashions from around the world, at prices generally 20%-60% below department and specialty store regular prices, on comparable merchandise, every day. With over 500 stores nationwide, it’s a great time to join the HomeGoods team.

HomeGoods is where motivated professionals turn for exciting and challenging experiences in a creative and supportive environment. You can also feel good knowing you are joining The TJX Companies, Inc., a Fortune 100 company and the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. In addition to HomeGoods, TJX’s retail chains include T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and Sierra Trading Post, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the U.S.; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; T.K. Maxx in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as HomeSense and tkmaxx.com in the U.K.; and T.K. Maxx in Australia. In 2016, TJX had over $33 billion in sales, more than 3,800 stores, and 235,000 Associates. As a retailer committed to growth, success is always in style at TJX!

Job Summary

Provides advanced administrative support 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. Reports into an SVP, GMM and would support 4 DVPs, MMs.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Schedules and maintains multiple calendars of appointments and meetings.
• Coordinate travel itineraries and process expenses.
• Responds to questions and requests and researches information. Interfaces with a variety of customers 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.
• Provides diversified, secretarial and administrative support.
• Analyses operating practices and creates/revises systems and procedures as necessary. Organizes and maintains SVPs files, record keeping systems, and office layout.
• Oversees and monitors administrative projects. Performs other duties as required or directed.

Required Skills

• Large corporate environment work experience highly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office experience required, specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills with proven organizational and administrative.
• Must thrive in a very busy atmosphere, in order to be focused on the job at hand.
• Proven success of juggling many things at one time and ability to shift gears and prioritize
• 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

What's In It For You?

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.

TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: Framingham || Massachusetts