Receptionist – Beauty / Cosmetics / Fashion (6-Month Contract)

Receptionist – Beauty / Cosmetics / Fashion (6-Month Contract)

Location: Midtown Manhattan, NYC (100% Onsite)

Pay Rate: $25.00 – $30.00 / hour (W2 Direct Employment Only)

Schedule: 40 Hours / Week (Monday – Friday, Onsite)

Position Type: 6-Month Temporary Assignment

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a polished, articulate, and highly professional Receptionist for a 6-month temporary assignment supporting a premier, high-growth brand in the Beauty, Cosmetics, and Fashion industry in Midtown Manhattan. Serving as the primary face and voice of the corporate office, you will deliver a seamless, high-touch front-office experience for C-suite executives, celebrity/brand partners, VIP clients, and visiting team members.

If you bring a passion for the beauty/fashion industry, a warm and engaging personality, and exceptional organizational skills, this is an outstanding high-visibility contract opportunity to elevate your administrative career within a dynamic corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Front Office Hospitality: Greet and check in all incoming executive guests, brand partners, and clients with a refined, professional demeanor.

• Call & Communications Management: Answer, screen, and direct high-volume incoming telephone calls and manage general corporate inbox inquiries with speed and precision.

• Meeting & Executive Logistics: Coordinate conference room calendars, arrange catering/beverage services for executive meetings, and manage VIP guest accommodations.

• Mail & Package Operations: Oversee incoming/outgoing mail, messenger services, couriers, and high-priority PR deliveries while maintaining front-office inventory.

• Brand & Administrative Support: Ensure the front-desk and lobby areas strictly align with brand aesthetic standards; assist cross-functional corporate teams with special projects and general administrative overflow.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 1–3+ years of front desk, receptionist, or administrative support experience.

• Industry Experience: Direct background in Beauty, Cosmetics, Fashion, Luxury Retail, or High-End Hospitality is strongly preferred.

• Communication & Demeanor: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a polished, approachable, and brand-conscious presence.

• Operational Strengths: Highly dependable, detail-oriented, multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

• Onsite Availability: Ability to commute daily (40 hours/week) to Midtown Manhattan, NYC for the duration of the 6-month contract.

• Employment Terms: W2 Direct Employees Only (No C2C, 1099, Third Parties, Agencies, or Referrals).

What’s in It for You?

• High-Visibility Exposure: Support a top-tier beauty brand and build key corporate administrative contacts.

• Competitive Weekly Pay: $25.00 – $30.00/hr paid weekly on W2.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Upon completion of the initial waiting period, temporary consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

  • Dental & Vision Plans

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA / Dependent Care)

  • Supplemental Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability

  • Business Travel Insurance

  • 401(k) with Company Match

How to Apply

Are you available for an immediate 40-hour/week onsite contract role in Midtown Manhattan? Reply directly with an updated copy of your resume or reach out to connect!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.