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Receptionist 2


Company : Aston Carter


Location : Huntsville, AL


Created : 2026-04-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Receptionist 2 Job Description This onsite, contract-to-hire Receptionist position supports a busy front desk in Huntsville, Alabama. The role serves as the primary point of contact for visitors and customers, ensuring a professional, welcoming experience while maintaining building security through visitor check-in and badging. The Receptionist acts as the face of the organization, providing excellent customer service, managing a variety of administrative tasks, and supporting facilities and office operations in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Responsibilities + Greet and check in customers, guests, contractors, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner. + Create and issue photo identification and access control badges to visitors and contractors, helping to ensure the security of the building. + Answer incoming phone calls promptly and route them to the appropriate employees or departments. + Assist with conference room scheduling, ensuring meeting spaces are reserved and coordinated effectively. + Provide general administrative and clerical support, including handling routine office tasks as needed. + Support onsite facilities and operations team members with assigned tasks and projects. + Submit service tickets for facility-related issues and building maintenance using Corrigo or similar systems. + Maintain and regularly update the building contact list for key onsite personnel and their locations. + Update and maintain the siteu2019s Concierge Playbook, ensuring a current version is always available at the reception desk. + Adapt to changing priorities and take on additional duties and tasks as assigned to support business needs. + Demonstrate flexibility in responsibilities and working hours when overtime or schedule adjustments are required. Essential Skills + At least 2 years of receptionist or administrative experience in a professional setting. + High school diploma or equivalent. + Proven ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced, and quickly changing front desk environment. + Strong customer service skills with a focus on creating a positive experience for visitors and employees. + Professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with a wide range of people. + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision. + Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude toward problem-solving. + Ability to sit for long periods, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed. + Proficiency with desktop computing platforms, including PC environments. + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Associate degree or completion of college coursework is preferred. + Previous experience in an administrative role at a very busy front desk is preferred. + Experience in customer service or property management environments is beneficial. + Experience using facilities or work order systems such as Corrigo is an advantage. + Demonstrated ability to collaborate with facilities and operations teams. + Comfort working as the first point of contact and representing the organization to visitors and guests. Work Environment This is an onsite, contract-to-hire role based at a professional facility in Huntsville, Alabama, with standard hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and flexibility to work overtime when needed. The work is performed at a busy reception desk in a fast-paced environment with frequent visitor interactions, phone calls, and administrative tasks. The role involves using desktop computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and facility ticketing tools such as Corrigo. The position requires sitting for extended periods, occasional stair climbing, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Professional attire and a polished, customer-facing demeanor are expected to reflect the organizationu2019s image to all visitors and guests. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Huntsville, AL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $17.75/hr. 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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026. About Aston Carter: 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 Staffingu00ae double diamond 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 ( ) for other accommodation options.