Senior Office Manager & Operations Leader

Howard-Sloan Search; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard-Sloan Search is seeking a Senior Office Administrator / Office Manager in Parsippany, NJ. The role combines hands-on leadership with day-to-day operations, directing administrative staff and partnering with senior leadership to create a professional, efficient office environment.

The ideal candidate will balance people management with operational responsibilities, bringing extensive experience in employee relations, performance management, and staff development within a professional

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive office administration, operations, or management experience.
• Directly managing administrative or support staff.
• Experience hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and terminations.
• Coach employees, resolve workplace issues, and hold staff accountable.
• Experience working with senior executives or leadership.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations and ensure the office runs efficiently and professionally.
• Manage, mentor, and develop administrative and support staff.
• Lead hiring, interviewing, onboarding, training, and offboarding of employees.
• Handle employee relations matters, performance management, coaching, and corrective action as needed.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and development.
• Partner with leadership on staffing needs, policies, procedures, and workplace initiatives.
• Manage employee schedules, coverage, workflow, and allocation of administrative resources.
• Oversee vendors, facilities, office supplies, equipment, and other operational needs.
• Coordinate office events, meetings, and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, procedures, and overall office efficiency.
• Handle confidential employee and business matters with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

People management

Hiring & onboarding

Performance management

Employee relations

Coaching

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion & professionalism

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howard-Sloan Search is seeking a Senior Office Administrator / Office Manager in Parsippany, NJ. The role combines hands-on leadership with day-to-day operations, directing administrative staff and partnering with senior leadership to create a professional, efficient office environment.

The ideal candidate will balance people management with operational responsibilities, bringing extensive experience in employee relations, performance management, and staff development within a professional