Job Title: Interim Operations Manager
Location: Chicago, IL (Goose Island)
Salary Range: $45-60/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Role Overview: Brilliant Staffing has been engaged in the search for an Interim Operations Manager. Our client located in Chicago, IL is looking for an Interim Operations Manager to join their team on a Contract basis. They are seeking an individual that has strong operations/business management experience, is exceptionally organized, and can act as a sponge while onboarding. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day office operations
- Coordinate payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense reporting
- Manage office vendors and service providers
- Maintain relationships with IT, insurance, payroll, accounting, and building vendors
- Oversee office supplies, kitchen inventory, snacks, beverages, furniture, and facility needs
- Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding
- Administer benefits and HR processes
- Support intern administration and recruiting logistics
- Review and coordinate marketing team workflow
- Manage recurring operational calendars and ensure deadlines are met
- Maintain operational documentation and standard operating procedures
- Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas, and follow-up action items
- Monitor operational projects and ensure timely completion
- Troubleshoot day-to-day operational issues
- Assist partners with budgeting and financial administration
- Approve routine operational expenditures within established guidelines
- Serve as the primary operational resource for employees across the firm
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of operations, business management, or office leadership experience
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Highly detail-oriented with outstanding follow-through
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing vendors and business operations
- Comfortable working directly with executive leadership
- Strong financial and administrative acumen
- Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously
- High level of professionalism and discretion
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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