Receptionist

Job Title: Reception and Workplace Support Specialist
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to provide backup coverage for reception and support to employees throughout the workplace. The role involves ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for employees and visitors while maintaining safety and supply standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide backup coverage for the reception area, ensuring a welcoming and efficient experience for visitors and employees.
• Support employees by providing directions, ensuring supplies are stocked, and maintaining breakrooms and conference rooms.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with PPE and social distancing guidelines for employees returning from shelter-in-place.
• Engage with new hires daily during their first week, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
• Prepare and arrange swag bags and balloons on new hires' desks for their first day.
• Assist the client services manager with inspections and instructions regarding supply levels around the building.
• Collaborate with the janitorial team to ensure common areas are clean and well-maintained.
• Strategize around managing crowded locations to ensure a comfortable and organized environment.

Essential Skills

• Customer service
• Hospitality
• Event planning
• Event management
• Stocking
• Event coordination
• Project management
• 5+ years of experience in event management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to strategize

Work Environment

This position is based on-site at a multi-building campus in Sunnyvale. The role requires a presence on-site five days a week, with working hours from 7 AM to 4 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ $26.00/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:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.

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 Staffing 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.

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