Program Coordinator (Legal Services)(Hybrid)

About Grainger

Grainger is the leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

Position Details

The Program Coordinator (Legal Services) reports to the Director of Legal Operations. As the Program Coordinator (Legal Services) you will operate independently to provide administrative and decision support for Grainger's legal organization including the Legal Operations, Global Security and Loss Prevention, Environmental Health & Safety, and the VP of Ethics, Compliance and Privacy functions. This includes supporting multiple leaders within the legal department including the Director of Legal Operations, the Senior Director of Global Security and Loss Prevention, the Senior Director of Global Environmental, Health & Safety and the VP of Ethics, Compliance and Privacy.  The position is Hybrid requiring 3 days per week in office at our Lake Forest, IL Headquarters.

You Will

• Support administrative efforts including coordinating activities and managing event logistics for person and/or virtual meetings.
• Manage leader's time through strategic and proactive calendar management and scheduling, including preparing any necessary documentation (e.g., agenda, presentations) for scheduled events.
• Improve end-to-end processes across the Legal Operations, Environmental, Health and Safety, Security Loss Prevention, Ethics, Compliance and Privacy teams.
• Manage SharePoint sites to ensure information is updated and accurate.
• Compose, modify, and proofread correspondence, reports, or presentations from general instruction or leveraging your special knowledge of the team and Company.
• Track departmental expenses and resolve/reconcile discrepancies on general ledger budget accounts, including timely processing of invoices and expense reports.
• Develop dashboards and perform data analysis.
• Complete newsletters.
• Support data entry, conduct research and basic administration as directed.
• Help with additional projects on an ad-hoc basis.

You Have

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 3 plus years of relevant work experience
• History of building relationships with partners including senior executives
• Experience in an environment that experiences frequent change
• Communicate essential information both in writing and verbally
• Capability of understanding the audience and ensuring content and method of communication is relevant
• Locate and gather confidential information from the appropriate source to help resolve business issues.
• Presence to represent senior executives in all business communications
• Strong proficiency using common desktop applications
• Ability to analyze data and complete research as directed

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health, and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
• Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
• Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement
• A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical, and social wellbeing programs

DEI Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.