Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Reporting to the Senior Facilities Manager, the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will meet, greet, and converse with employees, visitors, and vendors/suppliers with a positive attitude. This candidate will also provide administrative assistance to several departments within Kiniksa.

This role is based in our Lexington office. This role will follow an on-site schedule of 5 days in the office.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Greet visitors and maintain a visitor logbook

• Direct calls from world-wide customers, subsidiaries, and representatives

• Issue and track visitor badges to adhere to strict EHS Visitor policy regulation

• Direct visitors to their destinations

• Keep the lobby area neat and clean at all times

• Train other administrative staff and on demand help on the phone system

• Escalate issues related to the reception area in a timely manner

• Maintain record of monthly receipts and invoices for the Senior Facilities Manager

• Communicate with key department personnel to order office supplies. Additionally, keep an accurate inventory of supplies needed.

• Order companywide snacks and beverages. Assist with inventory check, as needed

• Assist in onboarding processes for incoming new hires

• Perform additional clerical projects as deemed necessary by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Requires previous reception and/or office experience in a professional environment

• Ability to meet, greet and converse with employees, customers, visitors, and vendors/suppliers with a positive attitude

• Strong written and verbal communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to maintain a calm, courteous and professional demeanor at all times

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)

• Salary is commensurate with experience

• Kiniksa Benefits Summary - USA

Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.