Careers

A Message From The CEO

It is an exciting time to be part of The TJX Companies, Inc. As a global off-price value retailing company operating in the United States, Canada and Europe, TJX is a place where your career options are limitless. You can see the passion our Associates have for off-price retailing throughout every area of our organization. Our business successes, as well as our Open Door internal culture, are built on communication. Just as we have no walls in our stores, we strive for 'no walls' in our communication. No walls communication applies to every area at every level of the business, requiring all of us to be open to new ideas and to share best practices with each other. TJX is poised for continued success in the future and we are excited to share that success with you.



Carol Meyrowitz
Chief Executive Officer



 
Job Code 12-1076
Title Administrative Assistant III
City Framingham
State MA

Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide, operating four major divisions -- Marmaxx (T.J. Maxx and Marshalls) and HomeGoods in the United States; TJX Canada (Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls); and TJX Europe (T.K. Maxx and HomeSense). With over $23 billion in revenues in 2011, more than 2,900 stores, and approximately 168,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be key to our growth and success in the future.
Description

Administrative Assistant III

Job Summary:

Provides advanced administrative support requiring a broad and comprehensive knowledge of Company policies, procedures and practices. Independently ensures office systems and divisional procedures, polices and practices are administered effectively. Interfaces with a variety of internal and external customers on a variety of issues which require tact and diplomacy. May provide functional guidance and training to other associates within the Division.

Responsibilities:

  • Responds to questions and requests and researches information
  • Interfaces with a variety of internal and external individuals on issues which are complex and/or of a confidential nature
  • Involves appropriate associates from other departments or divisions to resolve issues
  • May provide functional guidance and training to other associates within Division
  • Provides diversified, secretarial and administrative support
  • Composes correspondence and memorandums
  • Schedules and maintains calendar, meetings, travel itineraries and coordinates related arrangements
  • Analyses operating practices and creates/revises systems and procedures as necessary
  • Organizes and maintains office filing system, record keeping systems, office layout and budgetary and personnel requirements
  • Compiles, summarizes and analyzes data
  • Plans and creates various routine and complex reports
  • Oversees and monitors administrative projects
  • Performs other duties as required or directed
    • Requirements:
  • 5 - 7+ years of administrative experience in a corporate setting, is required
  • Associate's degree in secretarial science or equivalent experience
  • Must possess superior organizational and administrative skills and the ability to multitask and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment
  • Must have excellent phone manner, solid written and verbal communication skills and be customer service oriented
  • Strong Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Will also use existing department specific systems to perform work on a daily basis
  • Willingness to learn, take direction well and be a team player
  • Flexibility and a positive attitude are required
  • Will occasionally be required to work from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, based upon business requirements


    • What's In It For You?

    At the TJX Companies, Inc., conveniently located directly off both the Mass Pike and Route 9, you'll not
    only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits
    that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, a Dependent Care Spending Account,
    Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

    Click Here for a full list of the benefits of working for The TJX Companies, Inc.


    TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
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    TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity