Description

We are in search of a Receptionist to join our team, New Jersey. As a Receptionist, you will be tasked with managing office functions, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring the smooth operation of our reception area. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity within our industry.

Responsibilities:

• Answer inbound calls with detail-oriented and a pleasant demeanor

• Register visitors and coordinate their schedules during their visit

• Maintain a neat and welcoming reception area

• Provide administrative support to various departments as required

• Manage the scheduling and preparation of meeting and conference rooms

• Process and distribute office faxes, packages, and mail as required

• Monitor and maintain office supplies, equipment, and common use items

• Coordinate catering for meetings and events, including negotiation of pricing and menus

• Handle billing for catering expenses and other services, ensuring accurate record keeping

• Follow security procedures for screening inbound deliveries and recording guests, suppliers, and other visitors

• Use Microsoft Office Suite to create reports, manage correspondence, and perform other office functions

• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, coworkers, and supervisors in a detail-oriented manner

• Carry out general instructions and solve problems as they arise in standard situations.

Requirements • Must possess exceptional customer service skills to cater to the needs and complaints of clients and visitors.

• Proficiency in office functions such as invoicing, billing, scheduling, and reservation is required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to effectively answer inbound calls and manage correspondence.

• Experience with shipping functions, including handling deliveries from suppliers.

• Familiarity with receptionist duties and clerical tasks, including maintaining logs and records.

• Understanding of security measures to ensure the safety of office premises.

• Capable of performing expense reporting and managing office supplies like paper and printing materials.

• Proficiency in using Windows OS and handling video conferencing tools.

• Must have the ability to manage procedures and protocols of the office.

• Experience in handling and resolving complaints. TalentMatch®

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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