Administrative Assistant
Date: Jul 29, 2026
Location: Tyrone, PA, US, 16686
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Annual Wage Range: $42,969.60 - $59,083.20
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.
Job Description
Grace Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a Site Administrative Coordinator at our Tyrone, PA location.
The Site Administrative Coordinator will plan and assist the site with activities including recruitment, employee relations, community relations, filing, time keeping and other administrative functions. You will work with many levels of management to provide a high level of administrative support to the Tyrone Site. Some evening and weekend hours may be required as well.
This role is on-site and reports to the Plant Manager.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the recruitment process, including, but not limited to, scheduling interviews and contacting candidates
- Assist and serve as back up for the site’s timekeeping system (Kronos)
- Create and manage appropriate reports, such as EHS reports, OT reports, manpower reports, site contact list, etc.
- Assist benefits enrollment, STD applications, etc.
- Coordinate and manage the site’s Events Committee to plan and execute employee functions.
- Assist the safety department with programs, such as safety day, safety rewards programs and other functions
- Coordinate local public relations by being involved in local civic groups
- Manage and coordinate site-wide meetings
- Coordinate site communications including bulletin boards, newsletter, etc.
Physical Requirements and Environment
- Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Required Qualifications
Associate’s/bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration
1-3 years of office/administrative experience
Experience in public speaking situations and presenting to large audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with payroll administration
- Experience with SAP, Workday or other HRIS systems
- Experience in Excel, Word, Outlook,Powerpoint etc.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nearest Major Market: Altoona
Nearest Secondary Market: Johnstown