Director of Operations - Chicago, United States - U.S. Legal Support

U.S. Legal Support

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Lead and manage a highly productive, motivated, and driven team through strong communication, empowerment, reward and coaching techniques
Maintain close working relationships with partner groups in functional areas, including Sales, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain and Compliance
Maximize staff's productivity through schedule optimization and goal management
Interview, hire, and manage staff production and behavioral performance (including annual performance reviews) utilizing metrics, analytics and feedback from the H.R. Team
Recruit, hire, train staff, supervise, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action
Be involved in the identification, assessment, development planning and review of successors to positions
Coordinate with the human resources team to develop and implement effective skills training when appropriate
Coordinate internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of operations
Develop short and longterm operational strategies in partnership with Executive Leadership and provide the leadership necessary for the successful design, development, and execution of that strategy to achieve outcomes
Establish and maintain relationships with all internal and external customers
Facilitates and troubleshoots the myriad of problems associated with assigned departments
Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions

REQUIREMENTS:

Provide leadership at all levels of the organization
Communicate and embody the company vision and values
Build up the company by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and mentoring new talent
Define and implement policies and performance standards
Evaluate employee performance and provide additional coaching and support as needed
Assess departmental and company performance and devise plans for improvement
Manage profit and loss statements and account for costs and revenues
Allocate budget resources for supplies, equipment, marketing, and personnel
Past managerial experience preferred

SKILLS:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Reliable/dependable
Time management

WHAT WE OFFER:

Health Plans: Four customizable options, including vision and dental.
FREE

Life Insurance:
Company-paid coverage.

FREE

Disability Benefits:
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

PAID

Parental Leave: 6 weeks for birth parents, 2 weeks for non-birthing parents.

Wellness Support: Benefits for overall wellbeing and mental health.
Flexible

PTO:
Achieve work-life balance with flexible paid time off.
Retirement Plans: 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options.

Pet Benefits: Two plans for your pets' care.
Employee Relief Fund: Assistance during hardships like natural disasters or health issue

This position requires a comprehensive background check, including at least ten years of verifiable work/education history. All information on your resume must be accurate and verifiable.