Administrative Assistant & Receptionist - Riyadh, KSA

Company:

Qualcomm Middle East Information Technology Company LLC

Job Area:

Administration Group, Administration Group > Office Administration

General Summary:

About Us

Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and professional Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to support our growing Riyadh team. As the first point of contact for our office, you will manage the reception area while providing critical secretarial support to the local team and working with the administrative manager. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth daily operations as we scale 50+ employees and transition to our permanent headquarters.

YOU MUST BE A SAUDI NATIONAL FOR THIS ROLE

Why is this role critical now:

• We are entering a high-growth phase. This role offers the opportunity to help build the office culture and operational workflow from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities will include

1. Reception & Front Office Management

• Front Desk: Serve as the "face" of the company; greet visitors, clients, and candidates with professionalism consistent with our global standards.
• Switchboard: Manage incoming calls, screen inquiries, and route them to the appropriate team members.
• Courier & Deliveries: Manage all incoming/outgoing mail and courier packages (DHL, FedEx, etc.), ensuring timely distribution.
• Hospitality: Ensure the reception area, meeting rooms, and pantry are tidy and fully stocked for guests and meetings.

2. Administrative & Secretarial Support

• Scheduling: Assist with meeting coordination and calendar management for the wider leadership team as needed.
• Travel Logistics: Assist in booking flights, hotels, and transportation for team members and visiting global executives.
• Documentation: Handle data entry, filing, and preparing expense reports.
• Translation: Assist with basic English/Arabic translation for local vendor communications or government forms (if applicable).

3. Operations & Team Support

• Onboarding Support: Assist the Administrator Manager in setting up desks, access cards, and welcome packs for new hires.
• Event Support: Assist in organizing internal team events, lunches, and offsites.
• Business Continuity: Act as the primary backup for the Administrator Manager during leave or absence to ensure operational continuity.

What are we looking for?

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in an administrative or receptionist role, preferably within a multinational or global company.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Arabic (Written and Spoken) is essential for dealing with local vendors and global internal teams.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Professional demeanour and attire.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliability and punctuality.

What's on Offer

Apart from working with great people, we offer the below:

• Salary including housing & transport allowance

• Stock (RSU's) and performance related bonus

• 16 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave

• 6 weeks fully paid Paternity Leave

• Employee stock purchase scheme

• Child Education Allowance

• Life and Medical Insurance

• Live+ Well Reimbursement for health and recreational membership fees

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

OR
Associate's degree and 2+ years of Office Administration or related work experience.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of Office Administration or related work experience.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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