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Robert Half Receptionist in New York, New York
Description
We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a Receptionist in New York. This role involves handling department reservations and answering calls for multiple locations. You will also be involved in various administrative tasks within a team of four.
Responsibilities:
• Handle incoming calls, transferring them as necessary across locations including New York, Boston, DC, Chicago, and ATL.
• Manage department reservations efficiently.
• Perform internal transfers within the organization.
• Schedule and maintain conference room reservations.
• Order and confirm food for various meetings and events.
• Assist in covering the front desk when required.
• Use Microsoft Office to send emails and manage administrative tasks.
• Sort incoming mail and accept deliveries while maintaining phone lists.
• Handle sensitive and confidential documents with discretion.
• Communicate effectively with managers and clients regarding job or deadline issues.
• Participate in additional projects as assigned by the team lead.
Requirements • Proficient in answering inbound calls and effectively managing multi-line phone systems
• Familiarity with hiring processes and receptionist duties
• Ability to answer queries and assist with deliveries promptly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites for various administrative tasks
• Experience with reservation systems and managing conference rooms
• Understanding of REST API for seamless integration of different systems
• Comfortable with onsite duties and responsibilities
• Proficiency in using Zoom for scheduling and managing virtual meetings
• Excellent written communication skills for clear and concise correspondence
• Experience with switchboard operations and transferring calls as necessary
• Ability to sort incoming mail efficiently and accurately
• Familiarity with handling confidential documents with utmost discretion
• Understanding of banking operations as part of administrative duties
• Knowledge of employee perks and benefits, and ability to communicate these effectively.
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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