Administrative Assistant Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: We are hiring a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a client in the construction industry during an employee's temporary leave of at least four weeks. Responsibilities include answering calls, welcoming visitors, data entry, administrative tasks, and document management. Previous administrative experience is preferred. Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits for this role.
Job Description
Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to temporarily support our client in the construction industry while an employee is on leave for at least four weeks. The successful candidate will bring excellent organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and a customer-focused mindset to help ensure smooth daily operations during the leave period.
Key Responsibilities:
Answering Phone Calls:
Serve as the first point of contact for incoming calls, directing inquiries to the appropriate team member and providing general information as needed.
Greeting Visitors:
Welcome guests promptly and appropriately, ensuring a positive visitor experience.
Data Entry:
Accurately input and maintain business-critical information in spreadsheets, databases, or other systems as directed.
Administrative Tasks:
Handle general office responsibilities, including filing, managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and maintaining office supplies.
Document Management:
Organize, update, and store company records to ensure easy retrieval. Requirements Previous experience as an administrative assistant or similar role is highly preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Familiarity with the construction industry is a plus but not required. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
