Receptionist

Sterling Engineering

Elmhurst (IL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong multitasking abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers a positive work environment and responsibilities that ensure a smooth office operation. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, along with retirement plan options.

Qualifications

Professional yet friendly communication style.
Patience in handling calls and inquiries.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Greet guests and direct them to meetings.
Answer incoming calls with professionalism.
Manage office supplies and preparations.
File and scan documents for multiple teams.
Plan employee celebrations in partnership with HR.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Strong multitasking

Organizational skills

Flexibility to adapt

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

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Technical Recruiter - Hiring top Engineering/Tech talent in the Chicagoland area (ask me about our openings) tvanwazer@sterling-engineering.com

Direct Hire

Elmhurst, IL

100% Onsite

$50-60K yrly + Bonus

Receptionist – Be the First Impression That Makes a Lasting Impact

We’re looking for a Receptionist who brings warmth, professionalism, and efficiency to everything they do. In this front-facing role, you’ll be the welcoming voice and face of our company—creating a positive experience for visitors, callers, and colleagues alike. If you love variety, staying organized, and keeping an office running smoothly, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Greet guests with a friendly smile and direct them to their scheduled meetings.
Answer and route incoming calls from customers, suppliers, and other external contacts—always with a professional and courteous approach.
Keep the office stocked and ready by managing supplies for workstations and conference rooms (yes, that includes snacks and beverages!).
Prepare conference rooms and coordinate lunches for special meetings to create a seamless guest experience.
Support multiple teams by filing and scanning documents.
Partner with HR to track employee work anniversaries and birthdays—helping plan celebrations that make the workplace special.

What You Bring

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional yet friendly style.
Comfort handling a variety of calls and inquiries with patience and a positive attitude.
Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and tasks.
Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Every day is different—you’ll interact with people across the organization, keep things running behind the scenes, and add a personal touch that makes our workplace shine. This is more than a reception desk—it’s the hub of our team’s success.

Seniority level