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Administrative Team Lead
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BMO U.S. Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, financial and human resources administration, and provides professional support to one or more Managers and their direct reports. The role provides general office services ensuring all administrative and operational processes and control standards are followed, while seeking to determine, develop, and participate in implementation of improvement opportunities, contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the business group. Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do. Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion. Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through. Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders. Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent. Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance. Establishes administrative support & reception best practices and ensures consistent adoption. Identifies, develops, recommends and implements cost saving opportunities and seeks approval for recommendations. Provides subject matter expertise and advice related to assigned strategic initiatives and act as relationship management for assigned initiatives. Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders. Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Gathers and formats data into regular and ad‑hoc reports, and dashboards. Leads the planning, coordinating and implementing department events. Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives. Provides senior level administrative and operational support within a large, diverse team including one or more senior executives. May manage and supervise the day‑to‑day functions of an administrative team. Manages sensitive communications, Outlook inbox, reports, invoices, and related documents for the assigned Executive; maintains confidentiality. Tracks and distributes recognition awards on behalf of the Executive, as applicable. Resolves escalated issues. Leads the execution of administrative programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution. Manages and monitors calendars and upcoming events. Dispatches meeting invitations, books meeting rooms and arranges for resources and other requirements in support of smooth and efficient meeting facilitation. Supports the coordination and implementation of department events. Develops and maintains a filing system; ensures business and operational reports, forms, and other documentation, paper or electronic, are readily available. Supports the development of tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications (e.g., correspondence, presentations, policies & procedures). Dispatches outgoing communications. Answers central phone line, responding to and resolving/escalating inquiries. Processes invoices for payment in adherence with documented processes and guidelines and vendor agreements. Prepares and logs departmental expense claims and reports. Tracks expenses to ensure they stay within budget. Makes travel arrangements, booking flight/hotel reservations as needed. Liaises with internal business units and external vendors and participates in the local coordination and implementation of premises and building related matters including incoming / outgoing staff and contractors, relocations, office planning and new furniture requirements while ensuring minimal interruptions to business operations. Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Ensures all vacation and absence scheduling is documented, takes into account critical business needs, follows guidelines, and is managed consistently across employees in the group; identifies scheduling conflicts for resolution. Coordinates training requirements for staff (research, booking, cancellations, confirmations, etc.). Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives. Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Qualifications
Typically between 8+ years of relevant experience with a minimum 2 years of experience managing other administration staff, as applicable; post‑secondary degree in related field of study. Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience. Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth. Collaboration & team skills - In-depth. Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth. Influence skills - In-depth. Data driven decision making - In-depth. Salary
$63,300.00 - $117,200.00 Pay Type
Salaried About Us
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industry
Banking Location: Santa Monica, CA
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Administrative Team Lead
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BMO U.S. Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, financial and human resources administration, and provides professional support to one or more Managers and their direct reports. The role provides general office services ensuring all administrative and operational processes and control standards are followed, while seeking to determine, develop, and participate in implementation of improvement opportunities, contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the business group. Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do. Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion. Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through. Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders. Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent. Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance. Establishes administrative support & reception best practices and ensures consistent adoption. Identifies, develops, recommends and implements cost saving opportunities and seeks approval for recommendations. Provides subject matter expertise and advice related to assigned strategic initiatives and act as relationship management for assigned initiatives. Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders. Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Gathers and formats data into regular and ad‑hoc reports, and dashboards. Leads the planning, coordinating and implementing department events. Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives. Provides senior level administrative and operational support within a large, diverse team including one or more senior executives. May manage and supervise the day‑to‑day functions of an administrative team. Manages sensitive communications, Outlook inbox, reports, invoices, and related documents for the assigned Executive; maintains confidentiality. Tracks and distributes recognition awards on behalf of the Executive, as applicable. Resolves escalated issues. Leads the execution of administrative programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution. Manages and monitors calendars and upcoming events. Dispatches meeting invitations, books meeting rooms and arranges for resources and other requirements in support of smooth and efficient meeting facilitation. Supports the coordination and implementation of department events. Develops and maintains a filing system; ensures business and operational reports, forms, and other documentation, paper or electronic, are readily available. Supports the development of tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications (e.g., correspondence, presentations, policies & procedures). Dispatches outgoing communications. Answers central phone line, responding to and resolving/escalating inquiries. Processes invoices for payment in adherence with documented processes and guidelines and vendor agreements. Prepares and logs departmental expense claims and reports. Tracks expenses to ensure they stay within budget. Makes travel arrangements, booking flight/hotel reservations as needed. Liaises with internal business units and external vendors and participates in the local coordination and implementation of premises and building related matters including incoming / outgoing staff and contractors, relocations, office planning and new furniture requirements while ensuring minimal interruptions to business operations. Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Ensures all vacation and absence scheduling is documented, takes into account critical business needs, follows guidelines, and is managed consistently across employees in the group; identifies scheduling conflicts for resolution. Coordinates training requirements for staff (research, booking, cancellations, confirmations, etc.). Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives. Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Qualifications
Typically between 8+ years of relevant experience with a minimum 2 years of experience managing other administration staff, as applicable; post‑secondary degree in related field of study. Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience. Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth. Collaboration & team skills - In-depth. Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth. Influence skills - In-depth. Data driven decision making - In-depth. Salary
$63,300.00 - $117,200.00 Pay Type
Salaried About Us
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industry
Banking Location: Santa Monica, CA
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