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Robert Half

Office Assistant

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Description We are looking for an experienced and dependable Office Assistant to support daily workplace operations in Schaumburg, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active throughout the day, providing a detail-oriented front-facing presence, and helping employees with a wide range of office needs. The role combines customer service, facility support, and basic administrative tasks in a fast-paced office setting, with a start date as soon as the interview and background process are complete. This opportunity is fully onsite and the hours and shift are M-F, 7:00am-4:00pm CST.
Responsibilities:
  • Greet visitors and employees with a detail-oriented, business-casual presence while creating a positive first impression at the office.
  • Maintain shared spaces by organizing and replenishing conference rooms, kitchens, and print areas so they remain clean, stocked, and ready for use.
  • Collect used office dishware from kitchen areas, transport it to the designated dishwasher location, and return clean items to their proper places.
  • Arrange meeting and training spaces by moving chairs and tables as needed to support events, presentations, and team gatherings.
  • Assist with basic mailroom activities, including preparing letters, inserting documents, creating computer-generated labels, and distributing incoming mail.
  • Respond to employee questions and day-to-day requests with a helpful, solution-oriented approach.
  • Support office operations that require continuous movement throughout the facility, including transporting supplies and materials with a cart.
  • Contribute to team coverage by learning adjacent office support tasks and collaborating closely with coworkers across shared responsibilities. Requirements
  • Prior experience in office support, reception, clerical work, or a similar customer-facing administrative role.
  • Ability to remain on your feet for most of the workday and move throughout the office regularly while handling assigned tasks.
  • Capability to lift or move materials up to 20 pounds with or without equipment such as carts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a detail-oriented demeanor and a service-focused approach when assisting employees and visitors.
  • Comfort with light computer-based tasks, including creating labels and handling basic document or mail preparation.
  • Willingness to support conference room setup, office tidiness, mail distribution, and other operational duties as needed.
  • Reliable attendance and availability to work Monday through Friday during standard daytime business hours.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and adapt to cross-training in multiple office service functions.
The hourly salary range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. 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. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. 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 "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance