Receptionist
Henderson Engineers, Lenexa, KS, United States
Receptionist
The Receptionist performs clerical duties such as answering phones, distributing mail and greeting visitors, and serves as a primary voice for the firm. They receive, register and direct visitors and perform additional clerical duties as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Answer and manage incoming, outgoing, and internal calls, ensuring they are directed to the appropriate person or department.
Take accurate messages and relay them promptly to the relevant parties.
Provide phone training to newly hired assistants as needed, ensuring consistency in customer service and communication standards.
Greet and welcome visitors with a professional demeanor, ascertain the purpose of their visit, and direct them to the appropriate area or person.
Manage meeting room setups, ensuring rooms are prepared for scheduled events, including arranging refreshments and snacks.
Occasionally coordinate catering for meals during group meetings and events.
Strive to enhance the overall client and visitor experience by maintaining a welcoming and efficient front desk environment.
Assist with general clerical duties, including filing, data entry, and document preparation, as requested.
Regularly restock office supplies to ensure availability for staff and visitors
Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and organization of the reception area and common spaces, ensuring a professional and tidy environment.
Provide support for company-sponsored events and activities, contributing to event logistics and coordination as needed.
Assist with completing and processing expense reports for staff and management.
Prepare and process internal documents and reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. Handle all incoming correspondence, including packages, mail, and emails, ensuring timely distribution to the correct recipients.
Sort, distribute, and route incoming company mail to the correct recipients, ensuring prompt delivery.
Notify staff of package deliveries and ensure proper handling and distribution.
Meter outgoing mail as necessary, ensuring proper postage and handling.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Customer service experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Effective multi-tasking skills.
Must display professionalism at all times.
Ability to flex and adapt to varying situations.
Strong interpersonal skills and an approachable demeanor; effectively demonstrates a welcoming presence and remains accessible to colleagues and clients.
Actively engages in conversations and fosters an open dialogue with others.
Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description. Other duties as assigned.
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Let's Talk Perks
Culture:
Flexible Work Hours
Casual Dress Code
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Parental Leave
Health and Wellness Initiatives
Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership
Clear Career Path Options
Benefits:
Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Paid Training for Professional Development
Performance Bonuses
Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance
Paid Term Life and Disability
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off and Sick Time off
Financial Wellness & Coaching Program
Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.
Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.
All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
The Receptionist performs clerical duties such as answering phones, distributing mail and greeting visitors, and serves as a primary voice for the firm. They receive, register and direct visitors and perform additional clerical duties as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Answer and manage incoming, outgoing, and internal calls, ensuring they are directed to the appropriate person or department.
Take accurate messages and relay them promptly to the relevant parties.
Provide phone training to newly hired assistants as needed, ensuring consistency in customer service and communication standards.
Greet and welcome visitors with a professional demeanor, ascertain the purpose of their visit, and direct them to the appropriate area or person.
Manage meeting room setups, ensuring rooms are prepared for scheduled events, including arranging refreshments and snacks.
Occasionally coordinate catering for meals during group meetings and events.
Strive to enhance the overall client and visitor experience by maintaining a welcoming and efficient front desk environment.
Assist with general clerical duties, including filing, data entry, and document preparation, as requested.
Regularly restock office supplies to ensure availability for staff and visitors
Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and organization of the reception area and common spaces, ensuring a professional and tidy environment.
Provide support for company-sponsored events and activities, contributing to event logistics and coordination as needed.
Assist with completing and processing expense reports for staff and management.
Prepare and process internal documents and reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. Handle all incoming correspondence, including packages, mail, and emails, ensuring timely distribution to the correct recipients.
Sort, distribute, and route incoming company mail to the correct recipients, ensuring prompt delivery.
Notify staff of package deliveries and ensure proper handling and distribution.
Meter outgoing mail as necessary, ensuring proper postage and handling.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Customer service experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Effective multi-tasking skills.
Must display professionalism at all times.
Ability to flex and adapt to varying situations.
Strong interpersonal skills and an approachable demeanor; effectively demonstrates a welcoming presence and remains accessible to colleagues and clients.
Actively engages in conversations and fosters an open dialogue with others.
Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description. Other duties as assigned.
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Let's Talk Perks
Culture:
Flexible Work Hours
Casual Dress Code
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Parental Leave
Health and Wellness Initiatives
Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership
Clear Career Path Options
Benefits:
Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Paid Training for Professional Development
Performance Bonuses
Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance
Paid Term Life and Disability
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off and Sick Time off
Financial Wellness & Coaching Program
Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.
Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.
All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT