Administrative Assistant Job at The Budd Group in Beaufort

Ready to Lead from the Front and Grow into Your Next Chapter?

The Budd Group is looking for a confident, self-driven Administrative Assistant to be the operational backbone of our Beaufort, SC, school account. In this high-impact role, you'll connect leadership with site teams, support daily operations across 13 district schools and 2 independent schools, and take ownership of recruiting, compliance, and employee support. This is a fast-paced, autonomous role for someone who thrives on responsibility, momentum, and purposeand yes, you'll hear a daily hype song over the intercom at 9:45 AM to keep spirits high.

Administrative Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead Recruiting: Manage full-cycle hiring, including job postings, candidate screening, onboarding, and meeting time-to-hire goals.
• Maintain Compliance: Audit background checks, TB tests, badge access, and payroll data in Dayforce to meet school district requirements.
• Support Managers: Assist three managers with interview scheduling, new hire readiness, and administrative audits.
• Be the Connector: Serve as the key link between on-site teams and remote leadership, using flexible communication methods as needed.
• Employee Support: Guide employees on policies such as FMLA, time-off requests, and general HR questions.
• Boost Retention: Monitor engagement and retention efforts, with a focus beyond the first 30 days of employment.

Administrative Assistant Requirements:

• Self-Starter: Comfortable working independently while reporting to a remote manager.
• Resilient Communicator: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle on-site challenges and varied personalities.
• Tech-Savvy: Able to learn HR systems quickly (Dayforce/Ceridian strongly preferred) and resolve basic tech issues.
• Highly Organized: Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple school locations and requirements accurately.
• Clearance: Must pass a School District background check.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• MondayFriday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM (in-person)
• Location: Beaufort, SC 29906

Administrative Assistant Benefits:

• Career Growth: Join a growing account within a stable, expanding company
• Autonomy: Own your processes and make real decisions locally
• Training: Hands-on onboarding with shadowing in Charleston and Columbia

The Budd Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.