Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.00 - $22.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) Plan

Job Description

Robert Half is a leading global professional staffing and consulting firm known for connecting skilled professionals with businesses looking to hire talented individuals. As a trusted partner in the staffing industry, Robert Half specializes in placing candidates in a wide range of fields including administrative support, finance, technology, and legal sectors. The company is committed to providing both job seekers and employers with exceptional service and support throughout the hiring process. With its innovative use of proprietary AI technology, Robert Half efficiently matches candidates’ skills and experiences to suitable job opportunities, ensuring a faster and more precise recruitment experience for all parties involved.

This particular job opening is for a long-term contract Receptionist position, ideal for a highly organized individual who excels in communication and customer service. The role focuses on maintaining smooth front-desk operations in a professional office environment. The Receptionist will act as a primary point of contact for both visitors and internal teams, embodying a courteous and attentive approach that enhances the visitor experience and supports day-to-day business activities. This position offers a pay range of $20 to $25 per hour and comes with several valuable benefits typically available to contract professionals, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Additionally, contract professionals hired for this role are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

The Receptionist is responsible for a variety of front-office duties that ensure the office runs smoothly and efficiently. These duties include greeting visitors and clients, managing a multi-line phone system to direct inquiries, and coordinating the logistics of meetings such as conference room bookings, lunch service arrangements, and hotel or office reservations. The Receptionist also handles administrative tasks like preparing outgoing mail, overseeing printing requests, and facilitating shipping through coordination with courier services such as FedEx. Maintaining inventory by monitoring and replenishing supplies in kitchens and conference rooms is another key function. The role supports internal teams by providing administrative help, scheduling assistance, document handling, and ensuring an organized, welcoming, and professional reception area. This combination of customer service, administrative support, and office coordination makes the Receptionist vital to the smooth functioning of the workplace. Candidates who are detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple responsibilities effectively will thrive in this role. The company’s commitment to leveraging AI technology during the recruitment process further underlines its dedication to innovation and efficiency in hiring.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in a receptionist or administrative support role
  • ability to communicate with confidence
  • strong organizational skills
  • proficiency in using multi-line phone systems
  • ability to coordinate meeting logistics
  • attention to detail
  • capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in a receptionist or administrative support role preferred
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to manage multi-line phone systems
  • proficiency with office software and equipment
  • excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • customer service orientation

Job Duties

  • Welcome visitors and clients with a courteous, attentive approach and ensure a positive front-office experience
  • manage incoming calls through a multi-line phone system, direct inquiries appropriately, and relay messages accurately
  • coordinate meeting logistics, including arranging conference spaces, organizing lunch service, and handling hotel or office reservations as needed
  • prepare and distribute outgoing mail, oversee printing requests, and facilitate shipping activities such as courier and FedEx coordination
  • maintain awareness of guests and staff present onsite to support office organization and visitor tracking
  • monitor supplies in kitchens and conference rooms, replenish items regularly, and place orders to keep shared spaces fully stocked
  • provide administrative support to legal assistants and other team members with scheduling, document handling, and general office tasks
  • help maintain an orderly and welcoming reception and common-area environment that reflects the standards of the office

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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