Who we are

For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

All that we're missing is you. Join us today!!

Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

Job Overview

Join our team at Covanta Hillsborough as an Administrative Assistant, where you'll provide vital support to our management team, Human Resources, and day-to-day operations. This multifaceted role demands self-drive, organization, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Responsibilities include reporting, account reconciliation, supply procurement, and HR assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates a welcoming environment by greeting guest, answering phone calls, and directing visitors.
• Distribute Company mail and Company announcements through different communication channels.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports for internal and external clients.
• Process accounts reconciliation and vendor payments as well as sales tax calculations
• Review and reconciling daily invoices.
• Order and manage equipment, office supplies and safety equipment.
• Coordinate Facility meetings and prepare other necessary accommodations for internal and external clients.
• Assist with Corporate, Regional, and Facility programs.
• Assist with HR duties, processing paperwork, helping with new employee onboarding, and ordering uniforms.
• Assist Supervisors and Managers with employee timekeeping records.
• Assist and organize community outreach events.
• Ensure that the records are organized and prepared for offsite storage.
• Spot check of the cleanliness of the administrative offices and coordinate with the contractor to assure they are maintained.
• Assist Managers and Talent Acquisition with scheduling interviews with external candidates.
• Assist with employee, charity and marketing events.
• Assign uniform lockers and work with the uniform vendor and employees to assure employee uniform needs are being met.
• Monitor copying machines and keep a necessary inventory to allow staff to utilize and work with vendor for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Provide support to Supervisor, Managers and Facility Manager with any other Administrative requirements as necessary.

Qualifications:

• GED/HS Diploma
• Advanced knowledge level in MS Excel and Outlook

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

Shift:

Monday through Friday dayshift with an occasional Saturday

What Covanta Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

Our DEI Commitment

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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