As Office Administrative Supervisor, my responsibilities included but not limited to:
Strategic Planning and Leadership
- Lead the team in day-to-day activities.
- Responsible for direct supervision and coordination of activities of clerical and administrative support staff.
- Develop and implement performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Organize staff meetings on weekly basis, prepare all documents or electronic files possibly required. Provide copies of decided agenda to all team members.
Effective Time Management
- Work within tight timelines and fast-paced atmosphere to perform a wide range of tasks without compromising the quality of service.
- Use coordination and planning skills to meet deadlines and achieve results as scheduled.
Human Resources Management
- Do monthly Performance Analysis of employees.
- Prepare employee schedules, and handle time-off requests.
- Identify, analyze, and solve possible employee issues.
- Identify hiring needs and Assist with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Complete background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Maintain human resources information system and keep employee files up to date and accurate.
- Complete employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
- Explain employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
- Conduct new employee onboarding and provide ongoing orientation training.
- Reduce process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
Inter Departmental Collaboration
- Compile monthly and yearly reports and present to the senior management (Edmonton Head Office), and the Provincial Government Departments (Depart. of Alberta Transportation, Vital Statistics, Corporate Registries, Land Title, and more).
- Prepare a variety of written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations between departments such as Daily MEMOs, Emails, Monthly Action Plans, etc.
- Organize monthly departmental meetings, and responsible for before and after duties, such as identifying what discussions and decisions are required by the management and making sure that all decisions and proposals are recorded as well as the name of the department responsible for carrying them out.
Accounting and Finance
- Prepare day-to-day bank deposits, reconcile the financial statements, and report to the senior management.
- Prepare and balance the invoices and billings for Accounts Receivable (local businesses) and the Government Departments.
Compiling and Filing
- Prepare, arrange, and file confidential documents as paper and electronic copies in timely manner while complying with FOIP Act.
- Complete office paperwork, including but not limited to applications for service requests, such as Alberta Driver's License, Birth Certificate, Marriage License, Corporation Registration, Writ of Enforcement, etc.
- Proof read all the documents to identify any discrepancies and promptly address the resolution.
Customer Service
- Perform general reception duties including answering customer queries and taking payments via telephone, email, and in-person.
- Record and update clients' files in company database.
- Deal with customer complaints, and take quick actions to increase customer satisfaction by resolving any possible issues.
- Deliver consistent and outstanding customer service.
Government Information Systems and Software
- Perform Data entry job and extract client information using tools regulated by the Govt. of Alberta, some of which are ROADS, VISTAS, CORES, APPRES, RAKn REG, and many more.
- Use SharePoint and Excel to keep track of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other clients requesting services.
Other Administrative Duties
- Pay special attention to all the administrative work while focusing on details.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance.
- Manage on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Support an environment that is ready for rush periods and time- sensitive requests through regular organization.