Administrative Assistant

Beacon Hill; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations at our Cheshire, CT headquarters. This temp-to-permanent role offers a consistent weekday schedule and the opportunity to join a collaborative team delivering excellent support across Connecticut.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of admin experience, be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets, and handle confidential information with discretion while maintaining an organized, welcoming office

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative support or office coordination.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) skills.
• Experience with Google Sheets.
• Healthcare, home care, or benefits administration experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, vendors, and employees.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and office correspondence.
• Maintain organized office operations and administrative workflows.
• Pull monthly benefits reports and review employee eligibility information.
• Update benefit records and communicate with external benefits providers.
• Review benefit carrier invoices for accuracy, enrollment changes, and applicable credits.
• Maintain databases, spreadsheets, employee records, and contact information.
• Coordinate office supply inventory and place orders as needed.
• Assist with company events, meetings, employee initiatives, and special projects.
• Support multiple departments with administrative and operational tasks.
• Maintain a professional, organized office and breakroom environment.
• Complete additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Office coordination

Receptionist experience

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Google Sheets

Job description

Salary: USD22 - USD23 per hour

Our client, a well-established home care and healthcare services organization, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations at their headquarters in Cheshire, CT. This is an temp-to-permanent opportunity offering a consistent weekday schedule, $22-23.90 hourly pay, and the chance to join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional support and care throughout Connecticut.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, vendors, and employees
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and office correspondence
• Maintain organized office operations and administrative workflows
• Pull monthly benefits reports and review employee eligibility information
• Update benefit records and communicate with external benefits providers
• Review benefit carrier invoices for accuracy, enrollment changes, and applicable credits
• Maintain databases, spreadsheets, employee records, and contact information
• Coordinate office supply inventory and place orders as needed
• Assist with company events, meetings, employee initiatives, and special projects
• Support multiple departments with administrative and operational tasks
• Maintain a professional, organized office and breakroom environment
• Complete additional projects and responsibilities as assigned

Candidate Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative support, office coordination, or receptionist experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience using Google Sheets
• Previous healthcare, home care, or benefits administration experience is a plus
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Professional demeanor and customer-service-focused mindset
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is ideal for an administrative professional who enjoys being the go-to resource in an office setting. The successful candidate will be organized, dependable, and proactive, with the ability to balance administrative projects, employee support, office management tasks, and day-to-day operations while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment.