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Description We are looking for a skilled and personable Receptionist to join our team in Cohoes, New York. In this role, you will serve as the first point of contact for visitors and employees, ensuring a welcoming and detail-oriented environment. You will handle a variety of administrative tasks while maintaining organization and efficiency in a fast-paced setting. This is a long-term contract position offering stability and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a warm and detail-oriented greeting to clients, guests, and employees upon arrival.

• Assist in achieving management goals by completing assigned tasks and meeting performance metrics.

• Coordinate visitor registration with lobby security and ensure hosts are notified promptly.

• Maintain a clean and organized reception area, adhering to established procedures and safety standards.

• Manage meeting room bookings via the client web portal and communicate setup requirements to the Conference Center Coordinator.

• Prepare meeting rooms by assisting with setup, breakdown, and basic IT support when needed.

• Support mailroom operations as directed, including sorting and distributing mail and packages.

• Handle administrative duties such as photocopying, printing, shipping, and arranging courier services.

• Document and communicate team actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to ensure seamless operations.

• Direct visitors to the appropriate contacts and maintain effective communication across teams. Requirements • At least 2 years of experience in customer service or a related field.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with fluency in English both written and verbal.

• Ability to perform light physical tasks, including walking and carrying small packages.

• Familiarity with reception duties, security protocols, and clerical tasks.

• Skill in handling switchboard operations and directing visitors effectively.

• Experience with courier services and mailroom processes is a plus.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach to problem-solving. 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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