Front Desk Receptionist

Not remote

Full Time

Contract/Temporary

Administrative

Palo Alto, CA

2 - 4+ years

$24.57 - $25 / hour Pay Rate

Function

Administrative

location

Palo Alto, CA

Experience

2 - 4+ years

pay

$24.57 - $25 / hour Pay Rate

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Responsibilities

Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls
Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms, and brochures)
Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries
Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing

qualifications

Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
Professional attitude and appearance
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
Excellent organizational skills
Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Customer service attitude

required qualifications

Concur
DocuSign
Adobe Suite
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft SharePoint

job highlights

In-office role
1-month contract
3+ years of experience in an administrative role. Friendly, reliable, and assertive.
Strong organizational skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
No task is too big or too small attitude—willing to help other departments.
Friendly, happy, must have a team player attitude and adjust to change easily.
Biotech or biopharma experience is a plus.
Experience working in a start-up environment is a plus.

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At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on Skills-Based hiring. We specialize in placing individuals in roles ranging from entry-level to VP level across various fields, including Customer Success, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, HR, Operations, and Technology. Our expertise spans contract/temporary, temporary-to-permanent, permanent, and payrolling services, and we are dedicated to promoting equitable hiring practices on a national scale.

Please note that compensation for the specific role will be determined based on your unique skills and experience. If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please be aware that compensation rates and benefits packages may vary accordingly.
We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.
It is imperative that you have the legal authorization to work in the United States, as we do not provide sponsorship.

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