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This role serves as a key point of contact and helps maintain a professional, welcoming environment through prompt, courteous, and efficient service.\nIn addition to reception and concierge responsibilities, the Reception Associate may provide cross-functional support in other SPS service areas, including mail and shipping operations, hospitality, conference room support, and general office services based on operational needs.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nProvide exceptional customer service to all employees, visitors, and callers through professional, courteous, and responsive communication.\n\nGreet visitors, assist with inquiries, and ensure a welcoming and professional reception experience.\n\nAnswer incoming telephone calls, route callers to the appropriate individuals or departments, and provide general information as needed.\n\nManage visitor registration, including ensuring visitors complete required registration procedures and acknowledge applicable confidentiality or nondisclosure requirements.\n\nIssue temporary access badges and facility access cards to employees and visitors in accordance with established procedures.\n\nTrack loaned access cards and follow up on outstanding returns, escalating issues to Security when necessary.\n\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date phone directories, speed dial lists, and other reception resources.\n\nReceive and notify employees of incoming deliveries and coordinate package distribution with the mailroom as appropriate.\n\nProvide light administrative support, including scheduling meeting rooms, coordinating catering, preparing materials, and assisting other teams with projects as needed.\n\nAssist with conference room and meeting space setups, including arranging furniture and replenishing supplies.\n\nMaintain and replenish kitchen, pantry, barista, conference, and common areas to ensure they remain clean, organized, and properly stocked.\n\nMonitor office supply levels and assist with ordering and replenishment as needed.\n\nAssist with copy and print requests and monitor office equipment to ensure proper functionality.\n\nCross-train and provide backup support for mailroom, shipping, and other office service functions as needed, including sorting and distributing mail and tracking packages.\n\nMaintain a neat, organized, and professional reception area.\n\nHandle sensitive inquiries and confidential information with discretion, escalating concerns to the appropriate management team when necessary.\n\nBuild and maintain positive working relationships with client employees, visitors, and SPS colleagues.\n\nProactively identify additional tasks and provide support during periods of lower activity.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\n\n1-3 years of prior work experience; experience in reception, administrative support, concierge services, or customer service strongly preferred.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\n\nStrong customer service skills and a professional, welcoming demeanor.\n\nExcellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities.\n\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.\n\nAbility to problem-solve, follow instructions, and adapt to changing priorities and situations.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn computer-based systems, multi-line phone systems, and other office technologies.\n\nAbility to work assigned hours and maintain a professional appearance and attitude.\n\nAbility to adhere to all SPS and client policies, procedures, and service standards.\n\nCompetencies\nCustomer Service: Demonstrates a commitment to providing an exceptional experience for employees, visitors, and callers.\n\nCommunication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and courteously in person, over the phone, and in writing.\n\nProfessionalism: Maintains a polished appearance, positive attitude, and composure in a fast-paced environment.\n\nOrganization and Attention to Detail: Effectively manages multiple tasks, maintains accurate information, and keeps work areas organized.\n\nConfidentiality and Integrity: Exercises sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.\n\nAdaptability: Responds positively to changing priorities and operational needs.\n\nTeamwork: Works collaboratively with SPS colleagues and client teams to support overall service delivery.\n\nInitiative: Recognizes opportunities to assist others and proactively contributes to daily operations.\n\nPhysical Requirements\nFine and/or gross motor skills, including the ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move packages using a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 60 pounds.\n\nAbility to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for extended periods of time.\n\nManual dexterity required to operate office equipment, including phones, computers, copiers, scanners, and binding equipment.\n\nAbility to lift or move 40 pounds or greater frequently.\n\nOther Duties\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nCareer Growth: An opportunity to enter a job that allows you to learn new skills or use a variety of them that may lead you to uncover other career opportunities.\nLearning & Development: At SPS, we promote a work culture of learning so that you can develop to be the best at what you do.\nWe Recognize Talent: We offer a variety of recognition programs for all levels of employees.\nPaid Time Off: Full time: Minimum of 80 hours/calendar year. Part time/temporary: Minimum of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. PTO amounts may increase based on tenure and/or the assigned account. PTO allows employees to take approved time off for any reason.\nBonuses: Are available for employee and client referrals for current employees.\nBenefit Offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, HCFSA, DCFSA, HSA, Commuter Transit and Parking Pre-Tax Plans, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Program, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Discounts, Pet Insurance, Group Home and Auto Insurance, EAP, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Discounts, 401k w/ matching, and Entertainment Discounts.Note: Please inquire with the Human Resources team for benefit offerings per role as regular positions that routinely are under 30 hours/week may have a different benefit offering.\n\nAbout SPS\nSPS is a global workplace solutions and business transformation company operating in more than 20 countries. Across North America, we help clients enhance workplace experiences and business operations through services including workplace support, physical and digital mailroom solutions, intelligent document processing, reception and concierge services, and other business support offerings.\nOur clients include leading organizations across banking, insurance, legal, higher education, professional services, and many Fortune 500 companies.\nAt SPS we embrace the uniqueness of our employees and are committed to the fair and equal treatment of all people, applicants, and employees by promoting a culture of access, inclusion, equity and diversity.\nSPS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by applicable law.\nColorado only: We accept applications for an expected minimum of 5 days from the date it is posted. The posting may remain open longer as needed to ensure a robust and inclusive applicant pool.\nTo ensure a fair and authentic interview process, applicants may not use AI tools or any other form of real-time assistance during interviews. SPS team members may use transcription or note-taking technology solely to support accurate interview documentation. No AI or automated decision-making tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role. SPS uses the Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System to facilitate application management and recruiting workflows. Human recruiters and hiring managers review applications and exercise independent judgment throughout the hiring process.\nSPS offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. 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