Admin & Support
An office manager oversees the daily running of a workplace, including supplies, vendors, facilities, administrative staff and workplace policies. The role matters because a well-organized office lets employees focus on their work and keeps costs and disruptions under control.
Ways to hire
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contract, contract-to-hire, full-time and executive search
The role
Companies hire one when a growing team needs someone to own office operations, vendors and supplies, or when executives or founders still handle those tasks themselves.
Typical responsibilities
Core skills
Tools and systems
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Typical background
Typically three to five years in office administration, often with supervisory duties; an associate or bachelor's degree is common.
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An office manager oversees the daily running of a workplace, including supplies, vendors, facilities, administrative staff and workplace policies. The role matters because a well-organized office lets employees focus on their work and keeps costs and disruptions under control. Typical responsibilities include: manage office operations, supplies and relationships with building and service vendors; supervise receptionists and administrative staff and set their priorities; track office budgets, purchase orders and vendor invoices.
Look for office administration, vendor coordination, budget tracking, team supervision, event planning and problem solving. Experience with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, Slack and Expensify is common in this role.
Yes. Employers hire an office manager on contract for projects, peak periods and cover, and contract-to-hire is a good way to confirm fit before a permanent offer. For long-term needs, most choose full-time placement.
An executive assistant supports specific leaders with calendars, travel and communications. An office manager supports the whole workplace through vendors, supplies, facilities and staff coordination. Small companies often need an office manager first, then add an executive assistant as leaders become busier.
In small companies, office managers often assist with onboarding paperwork, expense processing and invoice coding. They should not make payroll or legal decisions without a qualified owner. List these tasks in the job description so candidates know the real scope.
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