M&A Office & Operations Lead

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Team events

Flat hierarchies

Development opportunities

Job summary

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA in Chicago seeks an organized Office Manager to run day-to-day operations, support HR tasks, coordinate travel, and manage office services.

You will be the hub for a fast-paced M&A office, liaising with remote teams, improving processes, and ensuring a professional, efficient workplace with room for ideas. This role offers an international team, regular events, and clear opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management or administration is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on, proactive mindset with a solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and support a broad range of topics.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations, ensuring a professional workplace and front desk activities.
• Coordinate travel, deliveries, and expense management.
• Serve as main liaison for remote operations team and landlord/service providers.
• Support HR operations, including payroll coordination and employee records.
• Assist onboarding of new hires and ensure compliance with local policies.

Skills

Office Management

Administration

HR coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA in Chicago seeks an organized Office Manager to run day-to-day operations, support HR tasks, coordinate travel, and manage office services.

You will be the hub for a fast-paced M&A office, liaising with remote teams, improving processes, and ensuring a professional, efficient workplace with room for ideas. This role offers an international team, regular events, and clear opportunities for personal and professional development.