Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

Description:This individual will provide broad administrative assistance to the Financial Planning Products and Services (FPPS) Human Resource Business Partner team (including 1 VP, 2 Directors, 2 Managers and 1 Project Analyst). Responsibilities include heavy calendaring (which will require working with senior leaders and their administrative support teams), meeting and travel coordination, expense management support, copying, and filing. Position will also be responsible for report and presentation preparation, department program administration (timekeeping, supply management, recognition, etc.), project support (talent review process, performance management process, etc.), team activity coordination, and other duties as assigned.Qualifications:* 4 years of administrative support experience* Self motivated individual with the proven ability to take ownership and personal accountability of accurate and timely completion of assigned responsibilities. * Experience supporting multiple individuals in a fast-pace environment a plus!* Ability to work independently, with little direction, managing multiple priorities from a variety of leaders* Ability to be resourceful and be adept at using independent judgment to anticipate, identify, address, follow-up, question and resolve issues and concerns* Proficient with all MS Office applications, lotus notes, XMS, Ariba Buyer, etc.* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of integrity* Strong organization skills with strong attention to detail and an eye for accuracy* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships with team members, business partners, and external contacts at all levels.* Creativity and customer service experience a plusSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe offer competitive benefits to eligible employees (including medical, dental, and vision plans). We also offer tuition reimbursement, dependent care assistance, domestic partner benefits, 401K and company paid retirement, generous paid time off, legal assistance, and financial planning and more! Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer.Job Location: Minneapolis, MNJob Number: 76033Company URL: http://ameriprise.com/amp/global/careers/careers.aspCompany Profile:About Ameriprise FinancialWe are Ameriprise Financial, a FORTUNE 500 company,* a leader in our industry with more than 10,000 branded financial advisors and more than 8,900 employees nationwide. We have nearly 2.8 million individual, business and institutional clients* and $474 billion in assets owned, managed and administered.** Our momentum comes from the personal, long-term relationships we cultivate with our clients and employees. This commitment is the basis of our unique, collaborative approach to financial planning, and the reason why we made the Top 20 on BusinessWeek's 2006 list of Best Places to Launch a Career.*** With us, you can count on a competitive compensation and benefits package, continuing opportunities for advancement and the training you'll need to bring out your full potential. It's time to help people plan for their dreams. It's time to matter more.Climb Your Everest*Source: FORTUNE Magazine, April 30, 2007**As of March 31, 2007. Source: Ameriprise Financial First Quarter 2007 Statistical Supplement, page 3***Source: BusinessWeek, 9/18/06Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC, is an Ameriprise Financial, Inc. company. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 2007 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. (10/07) Learn More | View All Jobs |