Onboarding & Reception / Recruiter Assistant

At Work Cincy; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

AtWork Personnel in Covington, KY is seeking an Onboarding & Reception / Recruiter Assistant for our local team. This entry-level role is the welcoming face of our office, supporting recruiters and guiding candidates through onboarding, with training provided.

The schedule is Tue, Thu, Fri, about 20 hours per week, with pay $17–$18/hour. The ideal candidate is friendly, organized, and reliable, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; training provided.
• Greet candidates and visitors and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist recruiters with onboarding tasks, ID verification, background checks, and payroll setup.

Responsibilities

• Greet candidates and visitors and provide excellent customer service.
• Answer phone calls and direct communications.
• Guide candidates through onboarding paperwork and verifications (including E-Verify, background checks, drug testing).
• Maintain candidate records and update information in staffing systems.
• Assist recruiters with scheduling interviews and follow-up with applicants.
• Keep the office organized and handle general admin tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma not required

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Job description

Onboarding & Reception / Recruiter Assistant

Part-Time | Entry Level | Covington, KY

$17–$18/hour | Approximately 20 hours/week

Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

AtWork Personnel is a local, family-owned staffing company looking for a friendly, organized, and dependable Onboarding & Reception / Recruiter Assistant to join our Covington team.

This is an entry-level position where you’ll be the welcoming face of our office while supporting our recruiters and helping candidates through the onboarding process. We are willing to train the right person!

What You’ll Do

• Greet candidates and visitors and provide excellent customer service
• Answer and direct phone calls, monitor incoming communications, and assist with general reception duties
• Guide candidates through the onboarding process, including paperwork, ID verification, E-Verify, background checks, drug testing, and payroll setup
• Maintain accurate candidate records, scan/upload documents, and update information in our staffing systems
• Assist recruiters with calling qualified candidates, following up with applicants, and scheduling interviews
• Help maintain an organized, professional office and assist with general administrative tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, professional, and comfortable interacting with people
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, especially over the phone
• Comfortable using computers, Microsoft Office, and G-Suite
• Dependable, able to multitask, and able to stay calm in a busy environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Previous office experience is helpful, but not required

Position Details

Location: Covington, KY

Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Hours: Approximately 20 hours/week

Pay: $17–$18/hour

Experience: Entry Level