Hill's Pet Nutrition is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Topeka

Overview

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Job Number 168779 • Topeka, Kansas, United States

About the Company

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries, specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world. We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide on-site administrative, project, and event management for multiple functions at our Pet Nutrition Center (PNC) campus in Topeka, Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and Execute: Coordinate meetings, programs, and projects from start to finish, ensuring they meet deadlines and cost requirements.
• Take Initiative: Anticipate logistical needs for events and projects, taking the lead on planning without needing a full checklist of instructions.
• Manage Priorities: Serve as the go-to administrative expert for the assigned client groups, managing requests from numerous teams and individuals, and determining the appropriate level of urgency for each task.
• Support the Team: Manage purchasing processes, including creating purchase orders and reconciling invoices. Act as the subject matter expert for our Ariba purchasing system and lead onboarding for new employees and vendors.
• Leverage Technology: Act as a power user for Google Workspace and other systems, helping teams use technology to improve processes and projects.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proven skills in planning, organization, and project execution
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-person support role where prioritizing and taking initiative were key responsibilities
• Exceptional professionalism and the ability to effectively manage stress in a high-pressure, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Coordinator or Project Coordination role
• Experience supporting a multi-building corporate campus environment

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range: $47,000.00 - $58,500.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws; details provided upon hire and may be subject to changes in legislation or company policies.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.