Corporate Receptionist - Syracuse - POLYWOOD

Description

Be the Welcoming Heart of Our Workplace

At POLYWOOD, people are at the center of everything we do. We're looking for a Corporate Receptionist who brings warmth, organization, and follow-through to every interaction. This role blends front-facing presence with meaningful HR and culture support, making it ideal for someone who loves variety, connection, and making work feel human.

What You'll Do

• Operate a multi-line phone system; answer and route incoming calls and provide information as needed.
• Welcome on-site visitors, determine purpose of visit, and coordinate a professional visitor experience, including company tours.
• Support the Executive Team with Board Meeting logistics, including lunches, reservations, and special requests.
• Assist with interview scheduling and coordination, and support new hire onboarding paperwork.
• Maintain HRIS accuracy through data entry, scanning personnel files, and running basic reports for HR and other departments as needed.
• Coordinate and support employee events and meetings, including leading logistics to ensure smooth execution.
• Serve as a representative of the HR team by responding to general employee inquiries and directing them to the appropriate team member.
• Support the Buddy Bench Program, including mailing kits and restocking supplies.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• 2 to 5 years of experience in an administrative, HR, or coordinator role
• Strong communication skills with a friendly, professional presence
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfort working with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience supporting HRIS systems, scheduling, or employee-facing processes
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• A service-oriented mindset and genuine care for employee experience

Bonus Skills

• 2+ years previous relevant experience
• Exceptional customer service skills

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Meaningful Impact: You help shape the daily employee and guest experience Variety: No two days look the same, and your work touches many parts of the business Team Support: Work alongside a collaborative HR team that values trust and follow-through Purpose: Contribute to a workplace that values people, culture, and connection

At POLYWOOD, we design and build outdoor furniture that brings people together and stands the test of time. We do this using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD lumber made from recycled plastics.

If you are looking for a role where your effort matters, your skills grow, and your work supports something bigger, this could be the opportunity for you.

POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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