Office Manager

Office Manager - Office Services of Columbia, LLC | Columbia, SC Office Services of Columbia, LLC is a privately held administrative and operations firm supporting a portfolio of businesses including agriculture, restaurant operations, real estate, and investment management. Our small, close-knit team supports a fast-moving owner who has high expectations and deep loyalty to the people who earn his trust. We are hiring an Office Manager — someone who can lead from the middle, build order out of complexity, and serve as the steady operational bridge between the owner and the team. This is a fully on-site position in Columbia, SC. What You'll Do Serve as the first point of contact for all office staff — handling questions, routing tasks, and resolving issues before they reach the owner Translate the owner's priorities and directives into clear, actionable direction for the team Own daily office operations across multiple business entities including scheduling, task tracking, and team coordination Maintain and improve shared systems: server organization, calendar management, password management, and internal communication Oversee HR coordination: employee handbooks, onboarding and offboarding, personnel records, and basic compliance across all entities Build and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to document institutional knowledge and ensure continuity Coordinate with the owner on travel logistics, personal scheduling, and business correspondence as needed Identify process gaps and implement practical, simple solutions without being asked Perform other duties as assigned — in a multi-entity environment, flexibility is essential What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience in office management, executive assistance, or operations Proven experience supporting a senior executive or business owner in a fast-paced environment Strong written and verbal communication skills — you are clear, concise, and professional High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); QuickBooks familiarity a plus Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion Experience building administrative processes or filing systems from the ground up Comfortable making decisions independently within appropriate scope — you don't need to be told twice and you know when to escalate Valid driver's license required Preferred but not required: Experience in a multi-entity, family office, or small business environment HR coordination experience (handbooks, onboarding, compliance) Background in finance, real estate, agriculture, or restaurant operations

You Will Thrive Here If:

You have worked for a demanding, high-energy leader before and found it energizing rather than exhausting You are the person others turn to when things are unclear or chaotic You take ownership without being asked and follow through without being reminded You understand instinctively what is confidential and treat it that way You find satisfaction in making a team run smoothly, even when the credit goes elsewhere Compensation & Details Full-time, on-site — Columbia, SC Monday-Friday, standard business hours Competitive salary commensurate with experience Start date: immediate upon right candidate identified