Receptionist/Front Desk

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to take your customer service experience to the next level? If you thrive in a professional environment and are looking to break into the corporate world, this opportunity with a Fortune 500 biotech company and a leading property management firm could be the perfect fit!

Description: 

• Serve as the primary front desk representative and first point of contact for employees, visitors, and vendors on the corporate campus.
• Create a welcoming, professional environment while managing day-to-day reception and lobby operations.
• Greet and assist guests, answer questions, direct visitors to the appropriate locations, and ensure a positive experience for everyone entering the facility.
• Support employees with a variety of workplace services, including coordinating meeting room reservations, processing visitor registrations, creating and distributing visitor badges, and assisting with general office inquiries.
• Submit, monitor, and follow up on IT support tickets as needed to help resolve workplace technology issues efficiently.
• Maintain an organized and professional reception area while ensuring security and visitor protocols are followed. Communicate effectively with multiple departments to support daily business operations, manage incoming requests, and address employee and visitor needs in a timely manner.
• This role requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• 24 years of experience working as a receptionist, front desk associate, or in a similar customer-facing administrative role.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with visitors and staff.
• Experience greeting customers and visitors in a busy office or departmental environment.
• Ability to manage visitor badges and follow basic access and sign-in procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including basic use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and related tools.
• Clear and professional verbal communication skills for in-person and telephone interactions.
• Ability to stay organized and maintain composure while handling multiple tasks at the front desk.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No specific formal qualification required for this role.
• Experience in a corporate or office reception environment is beneficial.
• Comfort working with basic office equipment such as phones, computers, and printers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Reliability and punctuality in maintaining front desk coverage during assigned hours.

Experience Level

Entry Level

This is a Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sunnyvale,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

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.