Human Resources Receptionist

Manpower is seeking a Human Resources Receptionist to serve as the front-line point of contact for the Human Resources Department in a busy healthcare environment. In this onsite role in Huntington, WV, you will provide clerical and administrative support while assisting employees, applicants, visitors, and callers, including work that involves confidential information.

Role Summary

The Human Resources Receptionist supports key HR functions by greeting and directing inquiries, answering phones, assisting applicants through parts of the hiring process, and helping maintain accurate HR records. From scheduling interviews to supporting onboarding documentation and recordkeeping, this position helps keep HR operations running smoothly while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist employees, applicants, visitors, and callers at the Human Resources department
• Answer phones, respond to routine questions, take messages, and direct inquiries as appropriate
• Support applicants with the application and hiring process, including scheduling interviews and completing required paperwork
• Review new-hire paperwork for accuracy and completion and assist with onboarding documentation
• Complete data entry and maintain employee and applicant information in the HRIS system
• Maintain confidential personnel files through scanning, filing, and recordkeeping
• Assist with employment verifications, reference checks, offer letters, benefits questions, and employee information changes
• Prepare correspondence, reports, mail, meeting materials, and other HR documentation
• Assist with employee badges, access cards, meeting schedules, and general office needs
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the HR team while maintaining strict confidentiality at all times

Requirements

• Associate degree and/or four years of relevant Human Resources experience
• Five years of customer service and clerical experience required
• Previous experience in a healthcare or medical office environment preferred
• Previous Human Resources experience highly desirable
• Strong computer, typing, and data-entry skills
• HRIS or similar database experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and frequent interruptions
• Professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor when working with employees, applicants, visitors, and the public
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Technologies

• HRIS

Who Will Succeed in This Role

• Friendly and professional, with a dependable, punctual approach
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a busy office with frequent interruptions
• Confident communicating with employees, applicants, leadership, and the public
• Comfortable handling confidential employee information
• Able to balance front-desk responsibilities with Human Resources administrative duties

About Manpower

Locally owned but globally connected, Manpower is a full-service staffing and recruiting company that connects qualified candidates with regional employers throughout West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and beyond. With multiple regional locations and nearly 50 years servicing the Tristate market, Manpower supports job seekers across the region. Manpower is an EOE/AA/Vets/Disabled Employer.