Office Manager Hiring Guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Office managers oversee an office, working to coordinate office administration, which may include countless tasks. An office manager must possess strong organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple tasks. They may schedule meetings, maintain an inventory of supplies, perform or delegate office maintenance tasks, facilitate company events and travel, answer phones and greet visitors, and implement office policies and procedures. The best office managers ensure strong performance by staff members by providing adequate guidance, training, and mentorship when needed.

You might hire an office manager to:

Oversee the entire operation of an office, including organizing filing systems, ordering supplies and maintaining proper stock levels, paying bills, scheduling and planning events, and troubleshooting any issues with office amenities and more

Schedule office meetings, oversee team calendars, and coordinate the use of shared office space
Facilitate staff-wide communication and group activities to motivate and unite team members
Delegate maintenance tasks for office sanitation and administrative upkeep
Answer phones, greet guests, and act as the face of your company at a front desk

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Strong time-management and people skills	Two or more years of office management experience
Advanced computer skills and experience with online platforms	Proficiency with organizational programs, willingness to learn new software
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills	Experience with training and onboarding new employees
Work experience in an administrative role	Experience with budgeting and budgetary software
	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent