Administrative Assistant / Phoenix

Watson Wyatt is a global consulting firm focused on human capital and financial management. We specialize in four areas: employee benefits, human capital strategies, technology solutions and insurance and financial services.


We combine human capital and financial expertise to deliver business solutions that drive shareholder value.


Watson Wyatt has approximately 6,000 associates in 30 countries. Our presence is not just far reaching - it is also the deepest in the business.


We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.

Job Posting ID: 3035

Position: Administrative Assistant / Phoenix

Physical Location: Phoenix, AZ

Employment Status: Regular Full-Time

Minimum Experience Required: 5 years

Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma

Qualifications

Expert computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Prior high-level administrative experience (consulting or legal environment a plus)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with clients and associates in a pleasant, professional manner by phone and within the office
Ability to take a proactive approach to consistently delivering high-quality, accurate work
Excellent organizational skills, good judgment, and a strong sense of urgency while carrying projects thorough to completion
Ability to work positively under pressure and with tight time constraints, as well as the ability, to deal with an ambiguous work environment
Ability to prioritize while working on multiple projects and simultaneously gathering further clarification as necessary
Willingness to work overtime as necessary to get the job done
Extremely professional and punctual


EEO/AA EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V

Position Overview


This position will provide a wide variety of confidential, secretarial and administrative support to the assigned Practice and client teams. Due to the nature of the work involved, overtime and flexible hours may be required on short notice to meet client demands.


Responsibilities

Preparing, formatting, editing, and proofreading letters, proposals, presentations and spreadsheets using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Maintaining consultants' calendars including scheduling and setting-up of client and internal meetings
Updating client data bases
Making travel arrangements
Preparing expense reports and timesheets
Generating client billing reports
Providing general administrative support, including answering phones, filing, faxing and document production (copying, binding and laminating)
Contributing to effective teamwork within the team and with other practices
Completing special projects as needed