Job Description

Our client, a prestigious Hedge Fund located in Hudson Yards, Manhattan, is seeking to hire a Long-Term Temporary Receptionist to join the Reception Team for a one-year contract with potential to renew/extend. This position will be the first point of contact for all visitors, clients, and staff members. The Receptionist will manage all incoming calls and meetings, handle the reception area, and ensure end-to-end smooth operation of facilities. This position will work collaboratively with other team members and departments to provide a seamless customer experience for internal staff and all outside parties. The Receptionist role requires 5 days on-site per week and a flexible schedule with hours staggered between 7:00AM and 9:00AM start times depending on the week. Pay rate is $30/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of reference for all employees within the firm, and escalate special requests or concerns to the appropriate party
• Respond to all inquiries in a polite and timely manner
• Register, welcome, and assist guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Handle space reservation requests
• Provide telephone coverage for general inquiries, transfer requests, etc.
• Activate employee ID badges and troubleshoot when issues arise
• Assist the Operations team with preparing space for new hires (i.e., preparing necessary onboarding materials and company merchandise)
• Communicate maintenance and repair requests to appropriate parties
• Develop and maintain business relationships and interact with a diverse variety of high-profile individuals and all levels of management
• Strong proficiency with the office layout and company operations
• Provide additional support for special events and large catering orders
• Miscellaneous administrative duties, including actively updating logs and trackers
• Ad-hoc projects related to facilities - administration, mail room, event support, office moves

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant administrative, hospitality, or workplace experience
• Experience working in a team-based environment
• Flexibility to provide coverage and support outside of scheduled hours and shifts
• Experience working in an office setting with general knowledge of standard office technology and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, detail-oriented role
• Exemplary spelling, grammar, and tone in both verbal and written communication
• Excellent troubleshooting skills using critical thinking and available resources
• Resourceful and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Professional and polite demeanor and strong presentation
  

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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