Administrative Assistant

Kelly; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a dependable Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations at our Woodbridge, NJ location. The role is front desk focused, handling a variety of general administrative duties to ensure smooth day-to-day workflow across the office.

The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, professional communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, and prior office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional communication and phone etiquette.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy office setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Previous administrative or office support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact at the front desk
• Answer and route incoming phone calls professionally
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
• Perform diversified administrative and clerical duties
• Maintain office organization, files, and records
• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and general office support
• Support internal teams with administrative and operational tasks as needed

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Phone etiquette

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Front Desk / Office Support)

Location: Woodbridge, NJ

Pay Rate: $25–$27per hour

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations in a professional, fast-paced environment. This role is front desk focused and involves handling a variety of general administrative and clerical duties to ensure smooth day-to-day workflow across the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact at the front desk
• Answer and route incoming phone calls professionally
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
• Perform diversified administrative and clerical duties
• Maintain office organization, files, and records
• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and general office support
• Support internal teams with administrative and operational tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Professional communication and phone etiquette
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy office setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Previous administrative or office support experience preferred

This is a great opportunity for an administrative professional.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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