Sr Admin Assistant

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Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US,  JANESVILLE, WI, US,

Work Location Type:Hybrid

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award‑winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

In the High‑Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,  offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and  offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $24.38 and $36.53.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full‑time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
• Safety shoes provided (where applicable).

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below.

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

The Senior Administrative Assistant supports Directors, providing a wide range of administrative support to the team by implementing department/operational processes to help meet our goals.

This position is Hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2‑3 days per week in the office, with the possibility of additional in‑office time based on business needs. You will report to a Manager, Administrative Services.

• Respond to requests by asking probing questions, gathering and providing information.
• Manage logistics/event planning for all leadership meetings including selecting venues, food, coordinating development of schedules, and providing on‑site meeting support. This includes quarterly meetings held in our Janesville, WI location.
• Schedule and manage business travel logistics and ensure leader has necessary documentation for travel (Domestic/international).
• Manage multiple documents including composing, modifying, and proofreading (i.e. memos/letters, reports, PowerPoint presentations, SharePoint updates, surveys, organizational charts, or records management).
• Task and project management may include (but not limited to) managing invites, coordinating presentation content and handouts, transcribing/recording meeting notes, capturing action items, takeaways, recording audio when necessary, facilitating online questions from participants during meetings, troubleshooting technical and logistical issues, and organizing follow‑up activities. Effectively manage leaders’ time using strategic and proactive calendar management.
• Support leadership in planning and distributing team member and leader communications.
• Prepare personnel, purchasing and other administrative forms for the leadership teams and forward for approval and processing.
• Train and provide backup support for other…