The Receptionist is responsible for answering and accurately transferring all incoming telephone calls from a multi-line switchboard and professionally greeting all Company visitors. He or she also assists Human Resource staff with administrative tasks as requested.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Answer switchboard calls in a courteous and timely manner
Greet visitors politely and professionally
Update and maintain Company phone directories and employee emergency contact information
Send, receive, and forward confidential faxes
Log all incoming UPS and FedEx packages and letters; call recipients of incoming packages as needed
Sort and stamp incoming mail and invoices
Distribute employment applications and assist applicants with completion
Review received employment applications for completeness
Coordinate Company-wide Dress Down Days and other charitable activities
Assist Human Resources staff as needed, including assisting with employee events and mailroom activities
Perform other duties and tasks as requested
Position Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 1 year of experience in an office environment required; a minimum of 3 years of experience preferred
Experience operating a multi-line switchboard preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, and Word
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact respectfully and tactfully with internal and external customers
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multi-task