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Mutares•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA is a listed private equity holding company that acquires medium-sized companies in special situations. They focus on companies with significant operational improvement potential, aiming to reposition and stabilize them before selling them. Mutares supports its portfolio companies with its own investment and operations teams and through strategic add-on acquisitions. The target companies typically have revenues between EUR 100 million and EUR 750 million across various industries, with the goal of achieving a clear value increase and sustainable, long-term growth.

Requirements

Friendly, professional, and service-oriented approach, with strong communication skills
Highly organized and adaptable, comfortable managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Practical, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset with a hands-on attitude
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and support a wide range of operational and administrative topics

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Office Management, Administration, HR, or a comparable role is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day office operations, ensuring a smooth and professional workplace environment, including front desk activities, travel coordination, deliveries, and expense management
Ensure the smooth running of a fast-paced M&A office while acting as the key liaison for the remote operations team
Manage office supply inventory, equipment, vendors, and be the main point of contact for landlord and service providers
Support the smooth function of a small but busy M&A office-based team and be the main point of contact for a remote operations team
Assist with HR operations, including payroll coordination, employee records management, and benefits administration
Support onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring a smooth employee experience and compliance with local policies and procedures
Provide administrative support to senior stakeholders, including calendar management, travel coordination, meeting organization, and general office operations
Develop and improve administrative processes and office procedures