Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. 

Position Summary:

As the first point of contact, the Receptionist serves visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing them appropriately. Notifies company personnel of visitor arrival. Redirects phone calls and offers administrative support within the Human Resource department and across the organization. This position is an in-office position in our downtown Chicago headquarters.

Position Responsibilities:

• Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone
• Answering or referring switchboard inquiries
• Main point of contact for registering guests/visitors and coordinating badge access for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Performs routine and ad-hoc human resources administrative duties (Form I-9 Verification, HR File responsibilities, office postings, recruiting, etc.)
• Supports all deliveries to the office including USPS, FedEx, etc.
• Provides general administrative support

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years previous receptionist or office assistant experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• High degree of professionalism and discretion
• Human Resources experience (preferred)
• RingCentral or similar phone system experience (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills
• Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity
• This is an onsite role working in our Chicago, IL office

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. 

 

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. 

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.

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