Office Assistant

 Sun Prairie, WI

WPPI Energy is seeking a professional, organized, and reliable individual to join our team as an Office Assistant. In this role, you will provide office, administrative, and meeting support to WPPI staff and to the Human Resources (HR) Department. This position is on-site during core business hours five days a week (Monday-Friday) and will work cohesively with the rest of the administrative team. Come be a part of this special culture that has earned us recognition as one of the Greater Madison Area’s Top Workplaces for four years running.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and plan meetings and events, including catering, conference room reservations, set up and clean up, greeting of guests, and any other needs that arise.

• Perform general clerical duties including company mail and packaging services, inventory/ordering of office supplies, and scheduling service for office equipment.
• Provide support to the Human Resources (HR) team that includes assisting with recruiting, recordkeeping, maintaining employee handbook, org charts, annual reporting, maintaining personnel files, meeting minutes for internal committee meetings, and other administrative tasks as needed.

• Provide administrative support to the HR department staff by facilitating registration for training and conferences, making travel arrangements, processing contracts, preparing and submitting expense reports, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Use Microsoft Office software applications to create spreadsheets, compose correspondence, create and file confidential documents, manage databases, create presentations and reports, and facilitate copy and print jobs.
• Provide backup administrative support to other departments and department admins as needed.

Qualifications:

• One year certificate from college or technical school

AND

• At least one year of related experience and/or training

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certification through the International Association of Administrative Professionals or similar certification a plus.

Starting Salary:

• $21.15 – $25.96 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

WPPI Energy is proud to provide our staff with a flexible and employee-friendly work environment. In addition, we offer competitive pay and an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance and access to the State of Wisconsin Retirement Plans, including a traditional pension through the WRS and a 457 plan with employer match. Additionally, we provide paid sick, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and educational reimbursement, along with professional development opportunities, wellness programs and so much more!

WPPI Energy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. WPPI is committed to maintaining a strong, forward-looking organization, employing a diverse workforce that operates in an inclusive environment, fosters collaboration, and values our employees’ different viewpoints, strengths, and backgrounds. We promote a supportive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.