Receptionist (Part Time)

About the Role

Robert Half is looking for a personable and organized Part-Time Receptionist to support daily front desk operations for a professional technology company serving the insurance industry in San Mateo, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming office environment while handling a range of administrative and workplace support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, provide a positive first impression, and direct guests, deliveries, and incoming inquiries to the appropriate contacts.
• Manage front desk communications by answering and routing calls through a multi-line phone system with accuracy and courtesy.
• Perform administrative support tasks such as data entry, document scanning, and maintaining organized digital and physical records while working across dual monitors.
• Support day-to-day workplace operations by helping stock kitchen and office supplies, keeping shared spaces orderly, and assisting with general office upkeep.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, shipments, and package handling to ensure timely distribution and tracking.
• Arrange conference room bookings and assist with room preparation to support meetings and onsite collaboration.
• Partner with onsite workplace support staff to maintain an efficient, detail-focused, and welcoming office experience for employees and visitors.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in reception, customer service, front desk support, or workplace coordination.
• Comfortable answering inbound calls and handling a multi-line phone system in an office setting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications for routine administrative tasks.
• Ability to manage document scanning, data entry, and general clerical work with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work a part-time schedule consistently and reliably.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented approach.
• Ability to stay organized, multitask effectively, and support a busy office environment.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.