Office Operations & Payroll Lead

chiefofminds; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 90 days

Dental & vision coverage 100% paid

Paid holidays & PTO

Growth path

Job summary

chiefofminds in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Office Manager to run our client's end-to-end administrative operations, serving as the hub between field teams and the office. You will onboard new hires, handle onboarding, payroll in QuickBooks, compliance tasks, and coordinate daily operations.

This role emphasizes organization, discretion, and a team-first culture. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, health/dental/vision insurance, holidays and PTO, with potential

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Experience with Excel for data handling and reporting.
• Discretion and integrity due to access to sensitive information.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment.
• Team-first attitude fitting a close-knit culture.

Responsibilities

• Own the administrative operations of the office and serve as the central point of contact between the field and the office.
• Onboard new hires, process paperwork, coordinate drug tests, and enroll employees in required safety training.
• Dispatch employees to job sites based on daily project needs and participate in daily coordination calls with operations and project managers.
• Manage compliance: E-Verify submissions, safety council portals, credential and certification tracking, respirator fit tests, and drug test validity across multiple cities.
• Coordinate payroll in QuickBooks, track attendance, and flag discrepancies.
• Screen incoming calls, manage correspondence, maintain employee records, and handle day-to-day administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Discretion & integrity

Adaptability

Team player

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

chiefofminds in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Office Manager to run our client's end-to-end administrative operations, serving as the hub between field teams and the office. You will onboard new hires, handle onboarding, payroll in QuickBooks, compliance tasks, and coordinate daily operations.

This role emphasizes organization, discretion, and a team-first culture. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, health/dental/vision insurance, holidays and PTO, with potential