The Office Manager keeps the workplace organised, equipped and running smoothly so everyone else can focus on their work. They manage facilities, vendors, office budgets, administrative staff and many of the processes that hold a growing company together.
Also known as: Administration Manager, Admin Manager, Office Administrator
The responsibilities an Office Manager owns and the duties they perform.
The job information and the skills this role needs.
How to measure whether an Office Manager is succeeding.
In Piplhr, KPIs become recurring daily and weekly reports that each person submits - see Reporting & KPI tracking.
The Office Manager keeps the workplace organised, equipped and running smoothly so everyone else can focus on their work. They manage facilities, vendors, office budgets, administrative staff and many of the processes that hold a growing company together.
Key responsibilities include: manage office facilities, maintenance and workplace safety; supervise administrative and front-office staff; manage vendor relationships and service contracts; control the office budget and process administrative expenses; maintain asset registers, records and filing systems.
Technical skills: Vendor and contract management, Budget tracking, Office software and spreadsheets, Facilities management basics, Record keeping. Soft skills: Organisation, Multitasking, Problem solving, Service mindset, Keeping things confidential.
An Office Manager typically reports to the General Manager, Operations Manager or Founder.
Bachelor's degree in any discipline, with 3-6 years in administration or office management.
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