Receptionist/HR Clerk_NE-Administration-101

Receptionist/HR Clerk_NE-Administration-101

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Full Time Receptionist/HR Clerk for the Sarasota County Area Commandlocated in Sarasota, Florida.

Job Summary

Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; records accurate and complete messages when necessary; receives and receipts deliveries and donations; greets and announces visitors and clients; provides general information about The Salvation Army's operations and services. Under supervision of an immediate supervisor: performs a variety of clerical support work for the Human Resources department including assisting with maintaining of the filing system of human resources documents; processes paperwork from the field and completes HR agendas on all status changes, transfers, field terminations. Assists with verification of employments; performs a variety of clerical support work including routine typing and photocopying of reoccurring correspondence, forms, lists, logs, records etc. answers the telephone and provides general information regarding the department operations and/or services; assists with processing of incoming and outgoing mail.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to direct phone calls to the appropriate person or destination.

Ability to use or learn to use a multi-button phone system.

Ability to respond to and assist callers and visitors in a courteous and tactful manner.

Ability to record accurate and complete messages.

Ability to perform clerical support work while operating the switchboard.

Ability to maintain an adequate supply of applications, informative materials and/or brochures for distribution to visitors.

Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner.

Ability to project a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

Ability to follow both verbal and writteninstructions.

Ability to maintain an efficient and organized filing system to ensure that items can be retrieved in a timely manner.

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Software and Apps.

Ability to maintain the confidential nature of personnel related information.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. required supplemented by additional secretarial courses preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.

Ability to operate various general office equipment including a computer, photocopy machine, typewriter, facsimile, calculator.

Ability to answer the telephone in a courteous and tactful manner.

Ability to sort and file items alphabetically and numerically.

Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Additional Information

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom if this posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled