Receptionist

TEK Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a professional Receptionist for our Midtown Manhattan corporate headquarters. This onsite, full-time role supports employees and visitors with a welcoming atmosphere and essential front desk operations.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, directing calls, coordinating check-ins, and providing administrative support to internal teams. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM. Candidates should be customer-focused and highly organized.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of receptionist/front desk experience.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MacBook/iOS and Google Workspace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist employees, clients, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and inquiries
• Manage front desk operations and maintain a welcoming office environment
• Coordinate visitor check-ins and office communications
• Provide administrative support to internal teams as needed
• Assist with scheduling, office organization, and general clerical tasks
• Support day-to-day office operations and special projects

Skills

Reception

Front Desk

Customer Service

Tools

Mac/iOS

Google Workspace

Job description

Receptionist

Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Job Overview

We are seeking a professional and customer-focused Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact at our corporate headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming environment, providing administrative support, and assisting employees and visitors with a high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist employees, clients, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and inquiries
• Manage front desk operations and maintain a welcoming office environment
• Coordinate visitor check-ins and office communications
• Provide administrative support to internal teams as needed
• Assist with scheduling, office organization, and general clerical tasks
• Support day-to-day office operations and special projects

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of receptionist, front desk, or office administration experience
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Experience greeting and assisting guests, employees, and visitors
• Proficiency with MacBook/iOS systems and Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Top Skills

• Reception
• Administration
• Customer Service

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, and enjoys interacting with people. They thrive in a fast-paced office environment, have strong administrative skills, and take pride in delivering an exceptional experience to employees and visitors.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY (Onsite)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.