18 Results for Front Deskworkplace Specialist Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

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Workplace Specialist

Menlo Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 50 USD / Hourly
Help Shape the Employee Experience. We're looking for a proactive, hospitality-minded Workplace Specialist to help create an exceptional office experience in a fast-growing startup. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, solving problems, and building a workplace where employees feel supported, engaged, and excited to come to work. What You'll Do<ul><li>Own day-to-day workplace operations and ensure the office runs smoothly</li><li>Deliver a best-in-class employee and guest experience</li><li>Coordinate office logistics, conference rooms, vendors, and workplace services</li><li>Manage office inventory, supplies, food and beverage programs, and deliveries</li><li>Support onboarding, employee events, team gatherings, and culture initiatives</li><li>Partner with facilities, IT, and cross-functional teams on workplace projects</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the employee experience</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Workplace Specialist

Mountain View, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
Create an Exceptional Employee Experience.We're seeking a proactive and service-oriented Workplace Specialist to help deliver a seamless, welcoming, and productive workplace experience for employees and guests. This role partners across facilities, office operations, and employee experience to ensure the office runs smoothly day-to-day.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support daily workplace and office operations</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for employee and guest requests</li><li>Coordinate conference rooms, office logistics, and workplace services</li><li>Manage vendors, supplies, mail, and office inventory</li><li>Support employee events, meetings, and engagement initiatives</li><li>Conduct office walkthroughs to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Front Desk Coordinator

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Front Desk Coordinator to support daily front-of-office operations for a Financial Services organization in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who excels at creating a welcoming experience while keeping communications and administrative tasks running smoothly. The person in this role will serve as a key point of contact for visitors and callers, balancing strong attention to detail, responsiveness, and organizational skills. Responsibilities: • Welcome guests and employees at the front desk, creating a positive first impression and directing visitors appropriately. • Manage a multi-line phone system by answering incoming calls promptly, transferring inquiries, and taking accurate messages when needed. • Coordinate concierge-style assistance for visitors, clients, and internal staff to help ensure a smooth on-site experience. • Monitor the reception area to maintain an orderly, presentable, and secure environment throughout the day. • Handle routine front office administrative tasks such as logging visitors, responding to general inquiries, and supporting daily office operations. • Serve as a central communication point by routing phone calls and relaying information clearly to the appropriate teams or individuals.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Front Desk Coordinator

Walnut Creek, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Front Desk Coordinator to support daily front office operations for a real estate property and facilities management environment in Walnut Creek, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming experience for visitors while keeping communications and administrative tasks organized. The person in this role will serve as a key point of contact at the front desk, helping maintain smooth day-to-day office flow through attentive service and dependable coordination. Front Desk Coordinator Responsibilities:• Welcome guests, residents, vendors, and staff in a courteous manner and provide clear direction or assistance upon arrival.• Manage a multi-line phone system, route incoming calls to the appropriate contacts, and take accurate messages when needed.• Handle front desk communications by responding to routine inquiries and ensuring timely follow-up for requests.• Support concierge-style services by assisting visitors and occupants with general information and on-site coordination needs.• Maintain organized records, documents, and filing systems to support efficient office operations.• Monitor the reception area to ensure it remains orderly, presentable, and ready for daily traffic.• Assist with administrative tasks such as logging deliveries, tracking visitor activity, and coordinating basic office support needs. If you are interested in this Front Desk Coordinator position, please submit your resume today!
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Front Desk Coordinator

Foster City, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Front Desk Coordinator to support daily front-of-house operations for a real estate and property organization in Foster City, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming experience for visitors while keeping administrative tasks organized and on schedule. The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact, manage incoming communications, and help maintain an efficient office environment through strong service and coordination skills. Responsibilities: • Welcome visitors, tenants, clients, and vendors with professionalism and ensure they are directed promptly to the appropriate contact or meeting area. • Manage a multi-line phone system by answering inbound calls, routing inquiries accurately, and handling messages with attention to detail and courtesy. • Provide front desk and concierge-style support by responding to routine questions, assisting guests, and helping create a positive first impression of the office. • Perform a variety of administrative duties such as maintaining records, updating office information, and supporting day-to-day operational procedures. • Enter and update data in internal systems with accuracy, ensuring information is current, complete, and easy to retrieve. • Assist with general office coordination, including monitoring the reception area, handling basic clerical tasks, and supporting staff with administrative needs. • Use computer-based tools and office software to prepare, organize, and maintain documents, schedules, and communications. • Deliver responsive customer service by addressing requests efficiently and escalating issues when needed to ensure timely resolution.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Office Specialist

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
Office SpecialistBrief Job DescriptionWe are hiring an Office Specialist to support daily administrative operations and ensure the office runs efficiently. This role involves clerical support, scheduling, document management, and front-office coordination.Responsibilities<ul><li>Answer phones, greet visitors, and manage incoming correspondence</li><li>Schedule meetings and maintain calendars</li><li>Prepare, file, and organize documents</li><li>Order office supplies and support general office operations</li><li>Assist with data entry, reports, and administrative projects</li><li>Provide support to multiple departments as needed</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Front Receptionist Start-Up

Menlo Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 28 USD / Hourly
Be the Face of a Growing Company.We're looking for an energetic, polished, and resourceful Receptionist / Front Desk Coordinator to be the first point of contact for our employees, guests, and clients. In this fast-paced startup environment, you'll do more than manage the front desk. You'll help create a welcoming office experience, support workplace operations, and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. What You'll Do<ul><li>Welcome visitors, candidates, and clients with a professional and friendly demeanor</li><li>Manage front desk operations, incoming calls, and general office communications</li><li>Coordinate meetings, conference rooms, and guest experience logistics</li><li>Handle mail, deliveries, office supplies, and workplace requests</li><li>Support employee events, team lunches, and office culture initiatives</li><li>Jump in on special projects and help wherever needed to support a growing team</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist - Workday Payroll

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with strong Workday Payroll experience to support end-to-end weekly payroll processing for both salaried and hourly employees across California. This position will be responsible for the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations. This is a contract opportunity. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Process weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees in California</li><li>Manage the full payroll process from data review and timekeeping validation through payroll submission, reconciliation, and post-payroll reporting</li><li>Review employee pay data for accuracy, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and adjustments</li><li>Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and on schedule in Workday Payroll</li><li>Audit payroll records and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain compliance with California payroll laws, wage and hour requirements, and company policies</li><li>Coordinate with HR, benefits, finance, and managers to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changes</li><li>Process off-cycle payrolls, manual checks, final pay, and employee status changes as needed</li><li>Support payroll tax reporting, deductions, and year-end payroll activities</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and provide timely issue resolution</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Receptionist

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Part-Time Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations and assist with special organization projects within the office. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating order, taking ownership of projects, and supporting a collaborative professional environment.The primary focus will be a combination of general office support and hands-on management of the firm's materials and resource library, helping maintain an organized, functional, and efficient workspace.Key ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Support<ul><li>Provide general office and administrative assistance to staff</li><li>Assist with filing, scanning, data entry, and document organization</li><li>Support office operations and day-to-day administrative tasks</li><li>Maintain common areas and assist with office organization initiatives</li><li>Coordinate and organize office materials, supplies, and resources</li></ul>Resource Library & Special Projects<ul><li>Organize, catalog, and maintain the firm's materials and resource library</li><li>Purge outdated or duplicate materials and files</li><li>Assist with inventorying and labeling resources</li><li>Develop and maintain organizational systems for materials and sample storage</li><li>Take ownership of special office organization projects from start to finish</li><li>Help improve overall functionality and efficiency of the workspace</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Receptionist

Palo Alto, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22.8 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Receptionist to support front-desk operations for a contract position based in Palo Alto, California. This role serves as a key point of contact for visitors, callers, and internal teams, helping maintain an organized and responsive office environment. The ideal candidate brings prior experience in office support, strong communication abilities, and the discretion needed to manage confidential information with care. Responsibilities: • Manage front-desk activities by greeting visitors, directing inquiries, and creating a positive first impression for the office. • Operate a multi-line phone system to answer incoming calls promptly, route messages accurately, and connect callers to the appropriate contacts. • Coordinate with supervisors and client stakeholders to address scheduling questions, service needs, and time-sensitive matters. • Prepare, organize, and safeguard confidential records and documents while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. • Provide administrative assistance for daily office functions, including general clerical support and reception coverage. • Take ownership of supplementary assignments and special projects as business needs evolve. • Monitor communication flow across the front office to help ensure deadlines and service expectations are met.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Receptionist

Mountain View, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 27 USD / Hourly
We're seeking a friendly, polished, and highly organized Receptionist / Front Desk Coordinator to create an exceptional first impression for employees, guests, and clients. This role is the hub of the office, supporting front desk operations, coordinating workplace needs, and helping foster a welcoming and professional environment.What You'll Do<ul><li>Greet and assist visitors, clients, and employees</li><li>Manage incoming calls, emails, and front desk inquiries</li><li>Coordinate conference rooms, meetings, and office logistics</li><li>Handle mail, packages, and office supplies</li><li>Support workplace events and day-to-day office operations</li><li>Maintain a polished, organized, and guest-ready office</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Receptionist

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Receptionist to support front desk operations for a contract position based in California. This role serves as the first point of contact for visitors and helps maintain an organized, secure, and welcoming office environment. The ideal candidate brings strong customer service skills, confidence with common computer applications, and the ability to manage clerical tasks with accuracy and care. Responsibilities: • Welcome guests and employees at the front desk, provide assistance, and ensure a positive arrival experience. • Answer and direct incoming calls, messages, and general inquiries to the appropriate departments or team members. • Perform administrative support tasks such as filing, typing, photocopying, and preparing routine documents. • Maintain visitor records, coordinate check-in procedures, and support office security protocols. • Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer programs to complete reports, track information, and manage daily tasks. • Organize and update office documents and records to keep information accurate, accessible, and well maintained. • Assist with basic research and information gathering to support internal office needs. • Monitor front office activity and respond appropriately to changing priorities throughout the workday.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Receptionist

Redwood City, CA
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Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
Our client, a well-established property management organization overseeing residential communities in the San Mateo area, is seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Property Administrator to support day-to-day property operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional who enjoys working with residents, coordinating vendors, maintaining accurate records, and helping ensure properties operate efficiently. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with resident service and property management support in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide day-to-day administrative support for property management operations.</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for residents, responding to inquiries and helping resolve routine concerns in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Coordinate maintenance requests, service appointments, vendor visits, and follow-up communications.</li><li>Maintain accurate property records, resident files, lease documentation, and administrative reports.</li><li>Assist with processing invoices, tracking expenses, preparing purchase orders, and maintaining vendor documentation.</li><li>Support lease administration, move-in and move-out coordination, and updates to resident information as needed.</li><li>Communicate with vendors, contractors, residents, and internal team members to ensure smooth daily operations.</li><li>Assist with property inspections, maintenance tracking, and follow-up on outstanding service requests.</li><li>Help prepare correspondence, notices, reports, and other property-related documentation.</li><li>Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.</li><li>Provide general office and operational support to the property management team as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Burlingame, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a talented Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience processing payroll for 200+ employees and proficiency across ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of the full payroll cycle, and enjoys solving problems while delivering an exceptional employee experience.If you are a payroll professional who values accuracy, efficiency, confidentiality, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to showcase your skills and grow with the organization.What You'll DoFull-Cycle Payroll Processing<ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of 200+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery.</li><li>Review and validate employee timecards, timesheets, overtime, PTO, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Audit payroll entries and resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers, earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related accounts.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure payroll changes are properly documented.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely, professional manner.</li></ul>Payroll Systems & Reporting<ul><li>Utilize ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks to process payroll, maintain employee information, and generate payroll reports.</li><li>Review payroll data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with payroll-related reconciliations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, improve data integrity, and increase processing efficiency.</li></ul>Payroll Systems & Reporting<ul><li>Utilize ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks to process payroll, maintain employee information, and generate payroll reports.</li><li>Review payroll data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with payroll-related reconciliations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, improve data integrity, and increase processing efficiency.</li></ul>Compliance & Benefits Administration<ul><li>Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Maintain compliance with wage and hour requirements, payroll tax regulations, and company policies.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, quarterly and year-end reporting, W-2 preparation, and payroll audits.</li><li>Assist with benefits-related payroll deductions, including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and other employee benefits.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee compensation, tax, and personal information.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Call Center Specialist

Menlo Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
31 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Call Center Specialist to support critical service coordination in California. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage urgent and routine calls, collect accurate information, and ensure the right response teams are engaged quickly. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and a consistent approach to documentation and shift-based operations. Responsibilities:• Monitor radio communications and assess developing situations to coordinate additional support when safety concerns arise.• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls, gather complete incident details, and document requests accurately in the designated work order and dispatch system.• Route service issues to the appropriate response group, including facilities, security, or other operational teams, based on the nature of the request.• Maintain precise records through work orders, call logs, and shift notes to support continuity and accountability.• Prepare recurring operational reports using standard office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.• Review active workflows throughout the shift to help ensure service requests are handled promptly and in line with established procedures.• Communicate important updates to incoming team members during shift handoff so ongoing issues remain properly managed.• Work closely with supervisors, responders, and partner departments to support coordinated incident response and daily operations.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

HR Administrator / Receptionist

Watsonville, CA
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Administrator to support daily HR activities and front office operations in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee-facing administrative work with reception support in an organized on-site setting. The person in this role will help keep HR processes organized, provide a welcoming experience for visitors and candidates, and contribute to smooth office coordination. Responsibilities: • Welcome employees, applicants, and guests at the front desk while creating a courteous first impression. • Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the HR function by organizing records, entering information accurately, and maintaining documentation. • Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities, including preparing onboarding materials, supporting screening process steps, and updating employee files. • Arrange interviews, meetings, and other appointments by managing calendars and communicating with internal teams and candidates. • Support benefit-related and general HR administrative tasks by preparing forms, tracking paperwork, and responding to routine inquiries. • Manage incoming mail, order office supplies, and help maintain shared spaces so the workplace remains efficient and well organized. • Draft and process routine business and legal correspondence, forms, and related documentation with a high level of accuracy. • Handle sensitive employee and company information with discretion and follow confidentiality standards at all times. • Assist with additional HR or office projects as priorities shift during the contract assignment.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Bilingual Spanish Receptionist

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
<ul><li>Greet visitors, clients, and community members professionally</li><li>Answer and route phone calls in English and Spanish</li><li>Schedule appointments and support front desk coordination</li><li>Assist with intake forms, filing, scanning, and document organization</li><li>Maintain the reception area and support office presentation</li><li>Enter and update information in office systems accurately</li><li>Support staff with administrative and client-facing communication tasks</li><li>Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Receptionist/administrative operations

Palo Alto, CA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Receptionist to support daily front office and administrative operations for a firm in Palo Alto California (8am - 5pm on site). This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming environment, managing multiple priorities, and keeping office processes organized. The role will serve as a central point of contact for visitors, correspondence, scheduling, and general office coordination while assisting teams across the firm with day-to-day administrative needs. Responsibilities:• Welcome clients, visitors, and service providers in a courteous and organized manner while managing front desk interactions.• Coordinate calendars by arranging meetings, setting up conference spaces, and helping with travel-related logistics as needed.• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence by processing documents, scanning materials, and routing communications to the appropriate recipients.• Monitor office, breakroom, and kitchen inventory to keep supplies stocked, orderly, and readily available.• Support file management activities by helping assemble, organize, and maintain client and internal records.•Facilities – Will coordinate with our landlord on any items that need to be addressed•IT – Will work with our IT company to address any IT issues. Be responsible for researching different software and eventually troubleshooting any issues before contacting out IT support.•Marketing – Responsible for coordinating firm events (holiday lunches, summer event, holiday chocolates, company swag)• Enter reimbursable expenses and assist with the upkeep of billing and invoicing information in the firm’s software tools.• Contribute to monthly billing support by helping prepare invoices and statements and assisting with follow-up on outstanding payments.• Arrange daily lunch orders and assist with pickup or related coordination for the office.• Track time and related administrative data for billing and reporting purposes, and provide backup coverage or general support wherever needed.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

18 results for Front Deskworkplace Specialist in Sunnyvale, CA