Interim Operations Manager

What You'll Do

• Oversight of day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient workflows and seamless business operations.
• Management of relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers, including contract coordination and issue resolution.
• Processing invoices, assisting with accounts payable activities, and supporting accounting functions using QuickBooks.
• Coordination of office administration, facilities management, and procurement of office supplies and equipment.
• Support of payroll administration, employee onboarding and offboarding, HR coordination, and employee-related requests while partnering with the company's outsourced HR provider.
• Serving as the primary operational resource for employees and leadership, proactively resolving day-to-day business needs.
• Tracking operational projects, key deadlines, and action items to ensure timely completion and follow-through.
• Development and maintenance of organized processes, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Providing administrative and operational support to executive leadership on special projects and business initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency while ensuring critical business functions continue to run smoothly.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in operations management, office management, business administration, or a similar role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Experience managing vendors, facilities, and day-to-day business operations.
• Working knowledge of accounting functions, including invoice processing and QuickBooks.
• Experience supporting payroll administration and HR coordination.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to independently drive initiatives to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence interacting directly with executive leadership.
• Highly professional, resourceful, and proactive with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Commercial real estate, real estate investment, or professional services experience is preferred but not required.

Key Details

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Industry: Real Estate Trust / Real Estate Investment
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Work Model: Onsite
• Compensation: $44-48/hr
• Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: here.