Front Desk Receptionist

Randstad USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a friendly Front Desk Receptionist on a temporary basis to greet visitors, manage calls, and support daily administrative tasks in our Chicago area office.

This short-term assignment offers 8:00 AM–5:00 PM hours, with a first shift. Prior experience is valued, and reliability is essential for maintaining smooth operations during busy periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of experience in a front desk, receptionist, customer service, or retail environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a polished, professional demeanor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) and multi-line phone systems.
• punctuality and dependable attendance are a must for this role.
• Ability to manage minor interruptions gracefully and prioritize basic tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Visitor Hospitality: Warmly greet and welcome clients, candidates, and guests upon arrival; notify internal staff members of guest arrivals.
• Phone Management: Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls professionally while taking accurate messages when necessary.
• Mail & Deliveries: Sort and distribute daily incoming mail, packages, and couriers; prepare outgoing shipments (FedEx/UPS/USPS).
• Lobby & Front Desk Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and tidy reception area and main conference rooms.
• Administrative Support: Assist various departments with basic clerical tasks, such as data entry, photocopying, scanning files, and assembling meeting materials as needed.

Skills

Front Desk

Front Desk Coordination

Scheduling

Scheduling Appointments

Greet Guests

Receptionist Duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

No Degree Required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Phone Systems

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a friendly, organized, and professional Front Desk Receptionist to join our team on a temporary basis. As the first point of contact for our office, you will play a crucial role in shaping visitor impressions and keeping our daily administrative workflows running smoothly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a polished professional looking for a short-term assignment in a collaborative corporate environment, October 22-23. Recurring opportunity for the right candidate.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in a front desk, receptionist, customer service, or retail environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a polished, professional demeanor.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using standard office equipment and software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) and multi-line phone systems.
• Reliability: punctuality and dependable attendance are a must for this role.
• Time Management: Ability to manage minor interruptions gracefully and prioritize basic tasks independently.

salary: $20 - $20.23 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Visitor Hospitality: Warmly greet and welcome clients, candidates, and guests upon arrival; notify internal staff members of guest arrivals.
• Phone Management: Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls professionally while taking accurate messages when necessary.
• Mail & Deliveries: Sort and distribute daily incoming mail, packages, and couriers; prepare outgoing shipments (FedEx/UPS/USPS).
• Lobby & Front Desk Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and tidy reception area and main conference rooms.
• Administrative Support: Assist various departments with basic clerical tasks, such as data entry, photocopying, scanning files, and assembling meeting materials as needed.

Skills

• Front Desk
• Front Desk Coordination
• Scheduling
• Scheduling Appointments
• Greet Guests
• Receptionist Duties (2 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Entry Level
• 2 years

Education

• No Degree Required