Receptionist

A Career at HARMAN As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day. About the Role The Receptionist position serves as the first point of contact for the company with visitors and customers. The position requires that an individual be skilled in outstanding customer service, communication skills, professional in their demeanor and ability to prioritize tasks in order to be able to direct the flow of visitors, phone calls, emails and appointments. The position provides administrative and clerical support with occasional special projects. What You Will Do Answer, screen, and forward any incoming calls, and facilitate inquiries while providing excellent customer service. Maintain and update campus phone directory. Northridge Campus newsletter: draft some of the content/design while also receiving entries from different groups to edit/consolidate into newsletter; send to HR for final approval Greet visitors/vendors with a warm and welcoming attitude, assist with questions and direct them as needed. Receive building issues from employees and notify facilities or security personnel; notify applicable personnel when food has arrived for conferences, etc. Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as scanning, filing, photocopying, as well as sorting and shredding files. Fill out Fed Ex, UPS and DHL labels for employees shipping packages and next day envelopes to other sites or companies. Maintain office supply inventory. Receive and sort daily mail/deliveries/couriers. Operate letter-stamping machine for mailing letters and large envelopes. Maintain seating chart for campus; partner with HR for space allocation issues. Reserve conference room for new hire orientation. New hire desk set up: create nameplate, ensure proper assets are set up (IT equipment, chair, etc.) and area is clean. Assist HR/Executive Assistants with ad-hoc tasks and/or special projects. What You Need High school diploma or GED. Minimum 1 year direct administrative experience. Familiarity with postal services (i.e., USPS, UPS, & Fed-X). Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel). Computer literate and internet savvy. Strong customer service and organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional attitude at all times. Verbal and written communication skills. What is Nice to Have Ability to adapt to changing work priorities without loss of accuracy or time. What Makes You Eligible Be willing to work in an office in Northridge, CA Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment What We Offer Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.) Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University Competitive wellness benefits Tuition Reimbursement Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development. . #LI-DP2 . Salary Ranges: $ 36,000 – $ 52,800 HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. About HARMAN International HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide, including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise automation solutions; and software services. With leading brands including AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon , Mark Levinson and Revel, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. The Company’s software solutions power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated, personalized, adaptive and secure across all platforms, from the work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN! 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