Administrative Assistant

Hankook Tire & Technology is a global leader in high-performance tire manufacturing, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. As the world’s seventh-largest tire producer, Hankook operates advanced manufacturing facilities and offices in North America, including its U.S. headquarters in downtown Nashville, TN, and a state-of-the-art production plant in Clarksville, TN. The company delivers innovative tire solutions for passenger vehicles, trucks, motorsports, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide.

Global Innovation: Pioneering innovative technologies and eco-friendly manufacturing practices.

Career Growth: Opportunities for internal mobility, leadership development, and continued learning.

Employee-Focused Benefits: Competitive health coverage, 401(k) with match, paid time off, ten paid holidays per year and employee discounts on tires.

Inclusive Culture: Committed to diversity, teamwork, and sustainability

Location: The Administrative Assistant position is located at our North American Headquarters in the AT&T (Batman) Building in downtown Nashville, TN. Enjoy a collaborative work environment from Nashville's most iconic building featuring company-paid on-site parking, a cafe, gym, dry-cleaning services, and more.

Work Style: In-person, Monday – Friday

Job Purpose

As Hankook continues to grow as a market leader in North America, we are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to support multiple members of the senior leadership team and help drive operational efficiency across departments.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping teams organized, solving problems, managing competing priorities, and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly. The Administrative Assistant will serve as a key partner to leadership by handling administrative and operational responsibilities that help departments function more effectively and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is resourceful, adaptable, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This individual should be comfortable managing sensitive information, coordinating across teams, and acting as a gatekeeper for executive time and priorities.

Objectives

Support senior leadership to ensure company goals and operational priorities are achieved efficiently

Maintain and improve internal administrative processes and workflows

Coordinate schedules, communications, and operational logistics across departments

Help keep day-to-day operations organized, efficient, and running smoothly

Serve as a reliable point of contact for administrative and office-related matters

Responsibilities

Manage executive scheduling, calendars, meetings, and communications

Coordinate internal and external meetings, including off-site arrangements

Handle travel arrangements and logistics, including accommodations, transportation, and itineraries

Process invoices, expenses, and payment requests through company software systems

Assist with budget tracking and expense management for leadership team members

Provide office management support, including ordering and maintaining office supplies

Serve as the main point of contact for company vehicle coordination and office parking

Organize team communications, events, and administrative workflows

Act as a gatekeeper for executive schedules and priorities

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding company operations and leadership matters

Support special projects and operational initiatives as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Project management or coordination experience preferred

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software systems

Highly adaptable, dependable, and solutions-oriented

Prior administrative experience is helpful but not required

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.