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Office Assistant
- Robert Half Office Team (New York, NY)
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Description We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Office Assistant to provide exceptional support in a fast-paced environment. This is a contract position based in New York, New York, where you will play a key role in managing front desk operations and ensuring smooth day-to-day administrative functions. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, customer service-oriented, and skilled in multitasking.
Responsibilities:
• Manage front desk operations, including answering and transferring calls, greeting and confirming guests, and ensuring proper badge verification.
• Coordinate with vendors and building maintenance to address service needs and resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain and organize the kitchen area, restocking supplies as needed to ensure a clean and functional space.
• Process and track orders, shipments, and mail/packages to support smooth business operations.
• Assist with reception duties, including handling inbound calls and providing attentive customer service.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless workflows.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and maintaining records.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, ensuring timely and accurate handling of packages.
• Ensure the office environment meets high standards, including dress attire and overall atmosphere.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address any ad hoc needs or tasks that arise during the contract period. Requirements • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong focus on customer service.
• Experience with receptionist duties, including answering inbound calls and assisting guests.
• Familiarity with processing orders, shipments, and managing mail/packages.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Detail-oriented approach and ability to adhere to a detail-oriented dress code.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and handling building maintenance requests.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 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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