Office Manager (m/f/x) - Chicago

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Munich (www.mutares.com), as a listed private equity holding company, acquires medium-sized companies in special situations, which show significant operational improvement potential and are sold again after undergoing a repositioning and stabilization process. Mutares actively supports its portfolio companies with its own investment and operations teams and through strategic add-on acquisitions. The focus is on companies with revenues ranging from EUR 100 million to EUR 750 million, across various industries. The aim is to achieve a clear value increase with a focus on sustainable, long-term growth of the portfolio company. Your Tasks Manage day-to-day office operations, ensuring a smooth and professional workplace environment, including front desk activities, travel coordination, deliveries, and expense managementEnsure the smooth running of a fast-paced M&A office while acting as the key liaison for the remote operations teamManage office supply inventory, equipment, vendors, and be the main point of contact for landlord and service providersSupport the smooth function of a small but busy M&A office-based team and be the main point of contact for a remote operations teamAssist with HR operations, including payroll coordination, employee records management, and benefits administrationSupport onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring a smooth employee experience and compliance with local policies and proceduresProvide administrative support to senior stakeholders, including calendar management, travel coordination, meeting organization, and general office operationsDevelop and improve administrative processes and office procedures Your Profile Previous experience in Office Management, Administration, HR, or a comparable role is a plusFriendly, professional, and service-oriented approach, with strong communication skillsHighly organized and adaptable, comfortable managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environmentPractical, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with a hands-on attitudeAbility to work independently, take ownership, and support a wide range of operational and administrative topics What Mutares Offers Work in a highly motivated, international, committed, and agile team that enjoys working togetherExciting work environment with varied challenges, strategic influence, and tasks for continuous personal and professional developmentFlat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and room for your own ideasRegular team events and offsites