Workplace Experience Receptionist

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Role: Workplace Experience Receptionist

Location: 300 N La Salle St., Chicago, IL 60654

Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week). 0830-1630 (flexibility will be required)

Days: Monday-Friday (Onsite)

Ripplers on site: 40+

Line Management: Direct Manager is in London, UK. There will be a local Ripple lead on site that will manage day to day operations

Workplace Experience Receptionist Role

As an ambassador at Ripple your primary goal is to positively impact the care and comfort of Ripples people (‘Ripplers’) and guests. You will engage with Ripplers and build strong working relationships.  You will learn to understand their wants and needs in order they feel valued, looked after and are able to work in an inclusive and productive environment. 

The Experience Services Receptionist is responsible for the delivery of amazing client and guest experiences by ensuring that all customers and visitors are assisted in a welcoming, professional, and friendly manner. This client-facing role provides the opportunity to combine your passion for service, brilliant people skills, and enthusiasm for creating a hospitality-focused workplace environment.

Job Responsibilities

Enthusiastically welcome guests, anticipate their needs, assist with arrivals, departures, and office orientations

· Engage visitors, employees, and callers in a way that makes them feel warmly welcomed and assisted in a helpful and timely manner

· Demonstrate confidence, professionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional customer service skills.

· Act as a central point of contact, providing information and wayfinding for the campus, services, and activities

· Actively monitor and maintain the front desk, lobby, and surroundings to ensure an environment that is safe, clean, organized, and reflects brand standards

· Execute the badging process for employees, visitors, and third-party providers

· Implement and monitor standards of service to meet and exceed expectations

· Connect with clients, customers, and support teams to proactively anticipate needs, identify issues, and deliver creative solutions

· Collaborate with all services within the facility and work with facilities management to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment

· Work across teams to proactively communicate and prepare for meetings and events, to anticipate and address concerns, and to ensure operations without incident

· Create work orders for custodial, maintenance, safety, and security concerns through the appropriate channels/systems

· Identify potential risks and escalate, as appropriate, to ensure no privacy breach, security incident or disruption to the Client’s operations occur

· Perform ad hoc assignments and administrative support for seamless and timely delivery of services

Qualifications

· Minimum 2-3 years of previous customer service, receptionist or hospitality-related experience

· People Person: The best part of serving others is creating experiences for them that go beyond the expected

· Flexibility and positive attitude in managing shifting daily priorities

· Excellent Communicator: Providing amazing experiences requires the ability to communicate professionally through the spoken and written word. Fluency in English required

· Knows how to multi-task and prioritize while ensuring consistent and elevated guest experiences and accuracy

· Working knowledge of a range of information technology tools and platforms

· Working knowledge of software applications

· Ability to perform minimal physical activity such as carrying small packages

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

55,000.00 – 65,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL

Job Tags:

Facility Operations, Guest Service

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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