Serves as first contact for visitors and staff; greets all visitors and answers telephone in a courteous and professional manner; records detailed and accurate messages and directs calls to appropriate staff members in a timely manner; exercises independent judgment when handling routine matters or making appropriate referrals. Supports the HR Office in answering general questions, updating and organizing information and forms including employment, benefits, employee payroll information, producing requested reports and interoffice communication and providing follow-up in responding to requests as needed.