Front Desk Administrative Assistant

Kelly; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Front Desk Administrative Assistant to join a leading organization in Harrisburg, PA. This on-site role offers a competitive hourly wage and regular daytime hours, Mon–Fri, 8AM to 5PM.

You will be the first point of contact, greet visitors, answer phones, manage calendars, schedule appointments, and support office staff. Previous front desk/administrative experience is preferred, and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior front desk or administrative experience preferred.
• Must have perfect attendance and reliable schedule.
• On-site only; Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide excellent customer service.
• Answer phones and route inquiries; manage front desk operations.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars; assist with office tasks.
• Support office staff and leadership with daily administrative needs.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Front Desk Administrative Assistant to work at a leading organization in Harrisburg, PA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $20–$25 per hour

Shift: Mon‑Fri from 8AM to 5PM

Why you should apply to be Front Desk Administrative Assistant:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly compensation.
• Opportunity to work with a respected industry leader in a professional office environment.
• Assignment expected to run through January, with strong potential for extension or conversion to a full‑time role.
• Grow your skills and experience with supportive colleagues and leadership.

What’s a typical day as Front Desk Administrative Assistant? You’ll be:

• Serving as the first point of contact and providing excellent customer service to visitors and staff.
• Managing front desk operations including answering phones, greeting guests, and handling inquiries.
• Performing administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and assisting with office tasks as needed.
• Supporting office staff and leadership with daily administrative needs.

This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You

• Have perfect attendance and can commit to a reliable, consistent schedule.
• Possess strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have previous experience in administrative or front desk roles (preferred).
• Are comfortable working onsite Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
• Are detail‑oriented and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.

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.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture‑we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life‑just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.