Receptionist - Contract

Title: Receptionist Location: Client's Headquarters located in Murray, UT Employment Type: 6 week contract for LOA coverage (likely until December 23rd, 2026) Work Hours: 8am to 5pm MST Worksite Requirements: 100% On-SiteInterview Process (1): 1 Interview- Video panel interview with the Hiring Manager and one additional member of her team.Job Description: As a Receptionist, you will play an essential role in creating a welcoming, organized, and efficient office environment at R1's Murray, Utah location. Serving as a primary point of contact for employees, visitors, and onsite business partners, you will support daily workplace operations, coordinate office services, and help ensure the facility runs smoothly. This is a hands-on, service-oriented position that requires someone who takes initiative, enjoys helping others, and can confidently navigate a dynamic workplace environment. The ideal candidate brings a hospitality mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to recognize and address needs without constant direction. Unlike a traditional administrative assistant role, this position focuses on supporting the overall workplace experience rather than providing dedicated administrative support to an individual or executive.What You'll Do • Create a welcoming and professional environment by greeting visitors, assisting employees, responding to workplace inquiries, and providing exceptional service. • Support day-to-day workplace activities, including maintaining organized common areas, monitoring office supplies, and ensuring shared resources are readily available. • Receive, sort, distribute, and process incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries. • Assist with onsite meetings and workplace gatherings, including conference room preparation, catering deliveries, breakfast setup, and other logistical needs. • Utilize Microsoft Outlook to manage calendars, monitor multiple email inboxes, coordinate communications, and assist with routine administrative requests. • Serve as a point of contact for routine office service requests and coordinate with facilities or service providers as needed. • Identify opportunities to assist employees, improve office organization, and complete necessary tasks during quieter periods. • Navigate a variety of personalities and workplace situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and the confidence to establish appropriate boundaries. • Follow established workplace procedures, safety guidelines, and office protocols.Required Qualifications • High school diploma or GED. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, including calendar management, email organization, and managing multiple inboxes. • General familiarity with Microsoft Office applications. • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with a welcoming and hospitality-focused approach. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities. • Self-motivated and resourceful, with the initiative to identify tasks and remain productive with minimal supervision. • Adaptability to changing workloads, priorities, and workplace needs. • Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and confidence handling challenging interactions. • Ability to work onsite five days per week in Murray, Utah.Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience in reception, workplace services, hospitality, administrative support, or office coordination. • Experience supporting a corporate office environment, including meeting logistics, mail distribution, or office supply management. • Familiarity with coordinating routine facilities requests or interacting with workplace service providers.Physical Requirements • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the office during the workday. • Ability to retrieve and distribute mail, supplies, and office materials. • Ability to lift and move office supplies and packages within the position's established physical requirements, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.Corporate Core Values Partner with Purpose- Build trusted partnerships through collaboration, transparency, and inclusion. Think Boldly- Create opportunities to innovate and grow in support of the company mission. Go Beyond- Commit to excellence and integrity in every interaction and outcome.