Receptionist & Office Administrator
Location : Bergen County, NJ
Company : Growing, Employee-Friendly Cosmetic Company
Salary : $75,000-$80,000
My client is seeking a highly organized, polished, and personable Receptionist & Office Administrator to support our Saddle Brook office and serve as the face of our organization. This critical role provides comprehensive administrative support to our NA President / Global CFO while ensuring the office operates smoothly, efficiently, and with a welcoming atmosphere.
The ideal candidate excels at multitasking, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings exceptional communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Key Responsibilities
Front Desk & Office Operations
- Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors, creating a warm, professional, and customer-focused environment.
- Manage all incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and courier deliveries in accordance with UPS and USPS guidelines.
- Maintain office supply levels, kitchen supplies, mail distribution, sample room organization, and IT equipment coordination.
- Lead clerical tasks including answering phones, responding to emails, and managing daily correspondence.
- Support new hire onboarding by preparing workspaces and coordinating first-day logistics.
Executive Support
Provide high-level administrative assistance to the NA President / Global CFO, including calendar scheduling, travel arrangements, meeting management, and expense reporting.Coordinate executive meetings : scheduling, room reservations, prepping agendas, and taking meeting minutes as needed.Handle confidential information with professionalism and absolute discretion.Event & Project Coordination
Plan and execute office events from concept to completion, overseeing logistics such as catering, dcor, transportation, and materials.Partner with the Sales team to manage the Sample Room and maintain organization.Support cross-functional teams and collaborate on ad hoc projects as assigned.Technology & Facilities Support
Serve as the primary contact with the IT department for administrative / telecommunication issues, troubleshooting, and equipment requests.Act as a liaison between IT and employees to resolve equipment and conferencing issues.Assist with vendor management and basic budgeting or purchasing needs.Qualifications
Core Competencies
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational and time-management abilities; able to juggle multiple priorities.Proactive problem solver with a resourceful, anticipatory mindset.Warm, approachable, emotionally intelligent; remains calm under pressure.Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.Familiarity with daily office management procedures.Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).Experience with calendar management systems and expense reporting tools.General comfort with IT coordination and office technology.Professional Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in office administration, office management, or executive support.Knowledge of facilities coordination, vendor management, or HR / IT support is a plus.Basic understanding of budgeting and purchasing.Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.Ability to work onsite in Saddle Brook, NJ five days per week.