Administrative Support Specialist

Administrative Support Specialist

Location Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Date Posted September 25, 2026 Job ID 15614 Employment Type Contract To Hire Pay rate $26/hour

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for (2) Administrative Support Specialists on behalf of an established organization within the memorial park and funeral services industry in Half Moon Bay, CA This is an exciting temporary opportunity with potential for permanent hire, offering the opportunity to join a collaborative administrative team in a professional, compassionate, and service-focused environment.

The Administrative Support Specialist will provide essential front-line and administrative support, including answering incoming calls, assisting families, filing, scanning, document management, and general office support. Because this position frequently serves as a first point of contact for families, the ideal candidate will bring a high level of professionalism, empathy, discretion, patience, and compassion, along with strong administrative and organizational skills.

PERKS:

• Competitive pay of $24-$26 per hour
• Temp-to-hire potential for strong performers
• Weekly pay through Scion Staffing
• Opportunity to join an established, team-oriented organization

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer incoming telephone calls and serve as a professional and compassionate first point of contact while following established phone scripts, procedures, and escalation protocols.
• Provide exceptional customer service while using discretion, patience, empathy, and sound judgment when responding to a variety of family needs.
• Perform filing, scanning, document management, data organization, and other administrative tasks while assisting with an existing paperwork backlog.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation using internal systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and general office technology.
• Balance telephone coverage with administrative projects and provide day-to-day clerical support to the broader administrative team.
• Assist with additional administrative needs and projects based on department priorities and workflow.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with families and callers.
• Highly organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to maintain discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Comfortable learning and following established phone scripts, procedures, internal systems, and escalation processes.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, scanning, filing, document management, and general office technology.
• Ability to successfully balance telephone responsibilities, administrative projects, and changing priorities within a collaborative team environment.

SCHEDULE & LOCATION:

This position is 100% onsite in Half Moon Bay, California.

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, with some flexibility based on business needs.

The initial assignment is anticipated to last approximately 60 days, with the possibility of extension and temp-to-hire opportunities for strong performers.

COMPENSATION:

This opportunity offers an hourly pay rate of $24-$26 per hour, depending on experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume today!

ABOUT OUR FIRM:

Scion Staffing is an award-winning national staffing and recruitment firm connecting leading organizations with exceptional talent. Since 2006, we have successfully placed thousands of professionals across a wide range of industries and functions. Through our innovative recruiting and staffing solutions, we bridge the gap between organizations seeking exceptional talent and professionals seeking meaningful career opportunities.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times.

Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.