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General information

Location:
NL_Amsterdam_Danzigerkade 16
Job Family:
General & Administration
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
JOB ID:
R-40236-2024

Description & Requirements

Have you heard of JBL or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The market we are leading in, is fast paced, fun and dynamic. Our headphones, portable speakers and home entertainment systems will become your area of expertise.

At HARMAN, you have more than a career. Our agile culture gives you the chance to rapidly develop your skills, learn quickly and find ways to create excellent results. We invite you to constantly challenge yourself, cultivate new ideas, work on something new and enhance your abilities. There are many great opportunities across all our HARMAN divisions and locations. Like this one.

For our beautiful office in Amsterdam, we are searching an energetic and friendly:

                            

                         Receptionist(e) (Part Time 24 hours)

About the Role:

You will be the first point of contact for our visitors and colleagues based in other countries. 

The ideal candidate will have a friendly demeanor, organized, and an eagerness to assist.

If you are someone who would enjoy greeting people and other office-related tasks, we’d love to meet you.

What You Will Do:

  • Providing administrative support, managing reception facilities and solutions.
  • Registering new colleagues in our systems and ensuring they have the correct access.
  • Updating files and records for office management.
  • Maintaining office equipment and supplies.
  • Troubleshoot emergencies related to the property.
  • Handling office correspondence: post, answering emails, calls from colleagues, vendors, consumers and directing them to relevant staff.
  • Maintaining office supplies.
  • Keeping an eye on security, report inconsistencies.
  • Identify and assist in implementing solutions, processes for greater efficiency within the team.

What You Need:

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Enjoys working with people and has excellent hospitality manners.
  • Experience in customer facing, front office, first point of contact, receptionist role.
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving with decision-making capability.
  • Fluency in English, both verbal and written, is essential, and basic communication in Dutch.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office packages.
  • Willingness to become part of the Firefighter & First Aid team.

Nice to Have:

  • Flexible in working hours when large meetings take place. Additional hours will be paid on the top of the contractual hours.
  • Another European language.

What makes you Eligible:

  • This role is office based. Working from home is not possible.
  • Willingness to work in a part time position for 24 hours/week.

What We Offer:

  • HARMAN is offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in the dynamic and exciting world of consumer electronics.
  • We provide a flexible work schedule that allows you to work from home, while also enjoying a fantastic new office at Houthavens, Amsterdam.
  • At HARMAN, we value diversity and inclusivity, and foster a friendly and supportive global working atmosphere. We believe in investing in our employees through career development opportunities, professional training, and competitive market-based compensation. As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer a commuter travel package, environment allowance, and interesting collective health insurance scheme, pension, and employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
  • As a HARMAN employee, you will have access to professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies, internal talent management leadership acceleration programs, and our "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.

And a few reasons you might love it:

  • We're seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team and help us transform the way people experience sound. As a global leader in the audio industry, HARMAN offers the chance to work with iconic brands like JBL, Harman/Kardon, and AKG, as well as cutting-edge technology and industry-first features.
  • We value excellence and brilliance in all of our 30,000 employees and we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for innovation and superior sound technology. If you're looking for a career full of brilliant possibilities and the chance to work on industry-first features, then HARMAN is the place for you!

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a culture that values excellence and brilliance in all of our employees. Apply now and take the first step towards a career full of brilliant possibilities! https://jobs.harman.com/en_US/careers

We look forward to receiving your application! Send your application with your resume and letter of motivation.

For more information about the position or the recruitment process, feel free to contact our Recruitment department: antra.bakshi@harman.com.

Join HARMAN and discover a world of endless possibilities!

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