Administrative Assistant - HR & Labor Relations

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Administrative Assistant – Human Resources & Labor Relations

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources and Labor Relations teams. This role serves as a key partner in managing day-to-day department operations, coordinating meetings and events, processing employee-related transactions, and supporting a variety of HR and Labor Relations initiatives. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently, navigate a fast-paced environment, handle confidential information with discretion, and proactively identify solutions with minimal direction.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of administrative support experience, preferably in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related business function.
• Experience managing calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and departmental events.
• Experience reviewing and processing timesheets, expense reports, and tracking department budget
• Oracle proficiency preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including  Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Microsoft Forms, and Co-Pilot is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, work independently, and build relationships across an organization to accomplish work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Human Resources and Labor Relations leadership and team members.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and prepare meeting materials.
• Coordinate department events, offsites, training sessions, and employee engagement activities.
• Review and process timesheets, expense reports, and other administrative transactions.
• Complete I-9 employment verification and support onboarding activities for new hires.
• Assist with HR and Labor Relations processes including job announcements, promotions, compensation entries, and employment status updates.
• Support Labor Relations in negotiations, grievance and arbitration proceedings by managing union correspondence, tracking data, and organizing all related documents.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and transactions.
• Support special projects and identify opportunities to improve processes through technology, automation, and efficient work practices.
• Build partnerships across the organization to effectively navigate processes and obtain information needed to support the business.
• Track deadline-driven responsibilities while supporting multiple managers and teams

Key Attributes for Success

• Proactive and resourceful with a strong sense of ownership.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Collaborative, approachable, and professional.
• Comfortable working with limited direction and figuring things out independently.
• Balances accuracy with urgency in a high-volume environment.
• Uses sound judgment and knows when to seek assistance or escalate issues.

About Us

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Georgia Power

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 22218
• Job Category: Administrative & Clerical
• Posting Date: 2026-10-20
• Apply Before: 2026-11-04
• Job Schedule: Full time