VMLY&R is a worldwide brand and client experience organization that bridles imagination, innovation, and culture to make associated brands. It is a renowned marketing & advertising enterprise. Named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies for five back-to-back years, VMLY&R is comprised of in excess of 12,000 workers worldwide with head workplaces in New York, Kansas City, Detroit, Singapore, São Paulo, London, Shanghai, & Sydney. The office is behind award winning lobbies for blue chip client partners including Danone, Colgate-Palmolive, Pfizer, Dell, Intel, Ford, New Balance, & Wendy's. They use information and bits of knowledge to reconsider the client experience. The company hires trained individuals and pays them nicely.
Description
Position at VMLY&R
At VMLY&R, we create connected brands. We resist the usual ways of seeing, doing and thinking — harnessing creativity, technology and culture — to reimagine the entire connected consumer experience. Our goal? To create work that becomes part of people’s lives, to drive value for our clients and, in the best of cases, to impact the world.
The Office Manager is responsible for providing a wide range of administrative, executive and cultural responsibilities. This person is central in maintaining the physical office environment to help create a positive employee experience and a welcoming environment for clients.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to senior leadership in local office and other colleagues as needed
Prepare and review expense reports, book travel, and assist with meeting preparation and break down
Act as the “face” of the office for callers, clients, and guests
Plan, order and oversee lunches and other weekly office events
Serve as the local culture champion by leading the culture team, managing the budget, organizing and executing events
Assist with a variety of HR related functions including providing office tours, workstation set up and facilitating introductions for new employees
Ensure the office is fully stocked with supplies, snacks, coffee and other beverages
Maintain office design, furniture inventory, and appearance to create the best environment for employees and visiting clients
Manage local building management relationships and ensuring facilities are clean, in good working order, and up to code
Lead employee recognition administration duties including maintaining the accounting spreadsheet, database, redemptions, and providing relevant reports for senior leadership
Other responsibilities as assigned
As part of the WPP Group, VMLY&R offers one of the best overall compensation packages in the business.
Required Skills & Experience
At least three years of relevant administrative experience
Ability to handle multiple projects and adjust in real time to competing demands and deadlines to support numerous people
Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to proactively resolve potential needs and issues
VMLY&R is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.