Operations Front Desk & Admin Assistant

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC. is seeking a Receptionist / Administrative Assistant – Operations in Northbrook, IL.

The role serves as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, and vendors, while supporting day-to-day administrative needs of the Operations team. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and customer-focused, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with experience in front desk, payroll admin, travel coordination, and events

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years of administrative, receptionist, office support, or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage front desk operations during business hours.
• Manage payroll-related administrative activities for temporary employees; run roster reports as needed.
• Coordinate manufacturing tours and travel arrangements for employees and leaders.
• Assist employees with expense reporting and logistics support for events.
• Provide backup administrative support to other staff to ensure continuity of operations.
• Sort and distribute inter-office mail and packages; maintain mailroom supplies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC. is seeking a Receptionist / Administrative Assistant – Operations in Northbrook, IL.

The role serves as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, and vendors, while supporting day-to-day administrative needs of the Operations team. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and customer-focused, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with experience in front desk, payroll admin, travel coordination, and events