Temporary (3–4 month) office operations manager to oversee day-to-day workplace operations, procurement, vendor and carrier coordination, shipping/logistics, benefits open enrollment support, onboarding logistics, budget and invoice management, and accounts payable assistance. Acts as primary contact for building management and external service providers.
Contractor: Office Operations Manager (Maternity Leave Coverage)
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We are looking for an experienced operations professional to cover a maternity leave period starting June through the summer. This is a fixed-term, contract position with the opportunity to step into a fully functioning team and make an immediate impact.
- Oversee day-to-day office and workplace operations, ensuring a smooth, well-run environment for all staff
- Coordinate office logistics: equipment, supplies, and maintenance requests
- Oversee procurement of IT equipment and office/facilities supplies, including inventory management, purchase requests, and vendor coordination
- Manage the office lunch program, including vendor relationships, budgeting, dietary accommodations, and day-to-day coordination
- Handle shipping and logistics operations, including outbound and inbound shipments, carrier relationships, tracking, and resolving delivery issues
- Support the coordination and execution of benefits open enrollment, including employee communications, deadline tracking, and liaising with management and benefits providers
- Serve as the primary point of contact for building management and external service providers
- Support onboarding logistics for new hires, including workspace setup, equipment provisioning, and access coordination
- Manage operations budgets, process invoices, and track expenditures against budget
- Assist and manage Accounts Payable, sending items for internal approval and processing.
- 4+ years of experience in office or workplace operations
- Experience with IT procurement and working alongside IT or technical teams on equipment needs
- Experience managing shipping and logistics, including carrier coordination and fulfillment processes
- Familiarity with benefits administration or open enrollment processes, with the ability to coordinate across HR and external providers
- Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and priorities simultaneously
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with high attention to detail
- Clear, professional communicator, comfortable working across all levels of an organization
- Adaptable and comfortable stepping into an established role quickly
- Proficiency with relevant tools, e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Jira, Confluence
- Duration: 3-4 months, covering a maternity leave period. Potential for full-time conversion.
- Start date:
- On-site in SF, potential for hybrid
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