Administrative Assistant

Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 17, 2024

Job Description:

Administrative Assistant

Adecco is assisting a local client in recruiting for a current Administrative Assistant job in Palo Alto, CA. This is a Short-Term temporary opportunity. As an Administrative Assistant you will perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers. If you meet the qualifications listed below please Apply Now!

Responsibilities for this Administrative Assistant job include:

• Works on HR projects, answers and screens telephone calls and performs other office duties as assigned

• Computer literacy in multiple programs such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.

• Answer office telephone and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals

• Must be well organized, accurate with very good attention to detail, work independently and communicate effectively

• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and use discretion in confidential situations

• Demonstrated ability to independently seek out and obtain information

• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple and diverse tasks

• Anticipated project work involves working with the SHC applicant tracking system, reviewing data and, with the appropriate training, the ability to effectively read and interpret data and extract the specific data that is most relevant to the project paramaters.

• This position involves significant time working on the computer

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree preferred

• Two to five years of HR office experience interfacing with clients/customers in a high volume, complex environment.

• Excellent interpersonal Customer service and communication skills required

• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and proficient in Microsoft Office

Pay for this position is $21.50/hr plus overtime as needed. This is a 6 months contract opportunity.

Adecco provides one of the most comprehensive benefits package in the industry to contract workers. Benefits are available to you as a contractor after one week of employment.

Click on Apply Now to be considered for this Administrative Assistant job in Palo Alto, CA or any related opportunities with Adecco.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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