Senior Office Operations & People Manager

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Morristown (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking an experienced Office Manager to supervise day-to-day operations across facilities, workplace services, and administrative staff. You will partner with office leadership to deliver outstanding client and employee service while upholding firm policies and confidentiality.

This role requires managing HR processes, recruiting, budgeting, vendor relations, and process improvements, with a hands-on leadership style and a focus on operational excellence in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years as an Office Manager or business manager in legal or professional services.
• Proven leadership and change-management abilities.
• Experience in facilities management and budget oversight.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, promotions, and terminations.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for business professional positions, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Supervise and develop staff, manage performance and compensation reviews.
• Administer timekeeping and attendance for hourly employees.
• Oversee office operations, vendor relationships, and budgeting processes.
• Coordinate office workflow to maximize efficiency and client service.

Skills

Office management

HR collaboration

Recruiting

Employee relations

Budget management

Vendor management

Facilities management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking an experienced Office Manager to supervise day-to-day operations across facilities, workplace services, and administrative staff. You will partner with office leadership to deliver outstanding client and employee service while upholding firm policies and confidentiality.

This role requires managing HR processes, recruiting, budgeting, vendor relations, and process improvements, with a hands-on leadership style and a focus on operational excellence in a