Why join us?

Founded in Copenhagen in 2002 with the ambition of creating contemporary furniture, lighting and accessories for modern living, HAY’s vision is to create high-quality and well-designed products in collaboration with some of the world’s most talented, curious, and courageous designers. Through the commitment to sophisticated industrial manufacturing processes, HAY strives to make good design accessible to the widest possible audience.

RECEPTIONIST - MATERNITY COVER
Based in Copenhagen
 

About the job

The job is a maternity cover starting from 1 April 2026,  and lasting six months.

You will become part of a modern company with a unique and social internal culture, which we do our best to nurture and cherish.

As a Receptionist at HAY, you will be part of our reception team of four dedicated colleagues and act as a key point of contact for both visitors and employees. You will be responsible for a wide range of practical and administrative tasks, helping to ensure a welcoming, well-functioning and pleasant office environment across our locations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that HAY’s first point of contact is always professional and welcoming, both in person and via phone or email
• Handling practical internal communication with local colleagues
• Ensuring that the kitchens, canteen and meeting rooms are clean, tidy and inviting
• Ordering and restocking office and cleaning supplies, lunch, fruit, first aid items, flowers, and arranging maintenance of coffee machines for both the Nyhavn and HAY House locations
• Coordinating car washes and repairs for company vehicles
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail, parcels and pallets
• Assisting with lunch set-up and clean-up when required
• Running various errands
• Preparing and coordinating in-house meetings and assisting with events and seasonal gatherings at Nyhavn and HAY House
   

Are you the Receptionist we are looking for?

Role expectations:

• You are a positive, outgoing and service-minded individual who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining structure and overview
• You take pride in delivering high-quality work and excellent service, and you approach your responsibilities with a strong work ethic and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• You are well organised, detail-oriented and have a strong sense of aesthetics, combined with a practical, hands-on approach
• You work confidently both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues, and you enjoy coordinating a wide range of administrative tasks while supporting others whenever needed
• You are adaptable and a willing to handle both administrative and physical tasks as part of the daily running of the office
• As a person, you are responsible, adaptable and motivated by varied workdays
• You thrive in a fast-paced, unpretentious environment where teamwork, mutual support and a shared vision are central, and you take genuine satisfaction in contributing positively to the organisation and your colleagues

Requirements:

• You have experience as a receptionist or in a similar administrative role
• Strong user of Microsoft Office
• Flexibility is required for shift sharing 08:30–16:30 or 09:00–17:00 Monday to Friday
• Occasional variations in working hours may occur due to events or fairs outside normal office opening hours
• Fluent in spoken and written Danish and English
• A valid category B driving licence – you must be confident driving in Copenhagen City
• We have a cargo bike which you also will be required to use between locations

You want to be a part of HAY?

Then do not hesitate to send us a short and motivated application and your CV (preferably in English) as soon as possible and no later than Sunday 15 February 2026. Job interviews will be held from 16 to 24 February 2026.

If you have any further questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact John Cain at [email protected].

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. HAY is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  [email protected].