Administrative Assistant
Robert Half · Stamford, CT · 1 mo ago
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Responsibilities
- Oversee logistics for active hiring efforts across several openings, helping move candidates efficiently through each stage of the recruitment process.
- Create, update, and monitor job advertisements across external hiring channels such as LinkedIn, Handshake, and similar platforms to maintain accurate visibility for open roles.
- Act as the main point of contact for third-party recruiters and search partners, ensuring clear communication and smooth coordination throughout searches.
- Maintain organized candidate tracking records, interview notes, and status updates so hiring teams have current information on recruiting activity.
- Cook up interview schedules by aligning availability across applicants, recruiters, and internal team members while managing calendar changes as needed.
- Arrange and distribute candidate assessments, including thorough reviews and Excel-related exercises, and help ensure materials are completed and documented properly.
- Prepare summaries, hiring activity reports, and progress updates for leadership to support decision-making and visibility into open searches.
- Provide administrative support by managing calendars, drafting business documents, preparing meeting materials, and assisting with special projects as priorities arise.
- Help maintain office operations by ordering supplies, coordinating deliveries and maintenance requests, and supporting team meetings, lunches, and occasional firm events.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to stay organized, manage details carefully, and maintain accuracy across multiple concurrent tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with candidates, colleagues, and external partners.
- Experience handling scheduling, meeting coordination, and general administrative processes in an office setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently while remaining responsive to team needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment when handling confidential or time-sensitive information.
Qualifications
- Background in recruiting coordination, office administration, or workplace support is preferred.
- Additional experience with data entry, inbound call handling, or front desk and receptionist-related duties is a plus.