Division Administrative Specialist

Location: Torrance, CA

Workstyle: Hybrid

What Makes a Honda, is Who Makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals.

At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

About this Position:

The Administrative Specialist is responsible for managing the division's budget by working with each department's Leads and reporting to the Executives in quarterly budget reports or as needed. This position is also responsible for creating Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders for the Division and works with the Finance division. In addition, manage the schedules of Division Leads and above.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate all budget-related activities within the division by:
  

1) Rolling out requests to Dept Leads per the finance group’s requests
2) Creating documentation for reporting and presenting at Business Unit Lead’s report.
3) Working with Dept Leads to accurately report and summarize month-to-month budget status.

• Responsible for working with other divisions for onboarding new associates such as seating, computer, smartphone, etc.
• Work with all Dept Leads in the divisions to ensure budget tracking and reporting.

Manage Admin responsibilities

• Manage schedules for division leads and above.
• Coordinate division-wide activities such as division meetings, team building, and special events.

As the Division Manpower recorder works closely with Division Lead & Dept Leads:

• Track manpower allotment, turnover, and hiring status and report monthly.

Division Reporting support:

Support Division Lead & Unit Leads in Preparation for:
Monthly and quarterly reports to Executives.

Purchase Requisition

1. Follow up on Purchase Requisitions / Purchase Orders. e.g., receiving service in SAP
2. Closing open Purchase Orders.

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

5+ years of relevant experience

Required Education:

B.S. in Finance / Arts / Science or Equivalent Experience

Desired skills:

• Excellent communication skills. Bi-lingual in Japanese preferred.
• Strong Teamwork ethics.
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong customer service focus and mindset.
• Positive mindset and Challenging spirit.
• Effective Multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent project organization and management capability
• Computer skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Word, etc.

Additional Position Factors:

• Workstyle: Onsite
• Travel: %5

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo. We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities. We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary: $49,400 - $74,100

Pay will be based on several variables that include, but are not limited to geographic location, work experience, education, etc.

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Overtime Pay
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities

• Career mobility
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.