Administrative Assistant

Description Overview

Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high-quality, affordable self-care products to consumers everywhere they are sold. We are driven by purpose, accountability, and continuous improvement. Help us do it.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant.  This position is the “administrative hub” of the factory that provides critical administrative support for our Perrigo, Ohio manufacturing facility. This position serves as a critical support partner for site leadership and employees, helping ensure smooth daily operations, positive employee experiences, and accurate administrative processes. This role contributes directly to operational excellence through strong organization, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving.

This is an exciting time to join our team. Perrigo has announced an agreement for its infant formula business to transition to MeridianMade, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2027. The move reflects a shared commitment to the future of infant nutrition and positions the business for continued investment, focus, and growth while remaining committed to providing safe, high-quality, affordable, and trusted products for families.

Scope of the Role

• Serve as the site's primary payroll administrator, ensuring accurate weekly payroll processing through Workforce Software (WFS). Audit employee time records, resolve discrepancies with supervisors, administer attendance tracking processes, and maintain compliance with company payroll policies.

• Lead site employee engagement initiatives, including chairing the site engagement committee, planning employee recognition programs, coordinating special events, and supporting activities that promote a positive workplace culture.

• Order, maintain, and monitor office supplies.

• Coordinate administrative aspects of the onboarding process for new employees, including scheduling, documentation, systems access, and new employee orientation support, ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Respond to requests for information, assistance, and support from employees, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.

• Create purchase orders and process goods receipts for supplies, services, and special requests while serving as a liaison with vendors as needed.
• Provide administrative support for a variety of employee programs and site initiatives, including uniform management, infant formula requests, gift card administration, employee recognition programs, birthday and holiday cards, badge administration, and corporate compliance activities.

• Identify administrative process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.
• Perform other administrative and operational support duties as assigned to meet business and site needs.

Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative support experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential employee, payroll, and business information with discretion and professionalism.

• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and adapt to changing business needs and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. Experience with ERP, payroll, or workforce management systems preferred.

• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.