Antares Therapeutics
Contract Office Manager/HR Generalist (Must Have Prior HR Experie...
Antares Therapeutics - Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Contract Office Manager/HR Generalist (Must Have Prior HR Experience)
Contract Office Manager/HR Generalist (Must Have Prior HR Experience)
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Employment Type: Contract (30-40hrs/week)
Term: 6 Month Rolling Contract with Potential for Full Time Permanent Hire
Hourly Rate: $40-$55/hr
Location: Downtown Boston (Minimum 4 Days in Office)
Position Summary
Antares Therapeutics is looking for an energetic, proactive, and people-centered Office Manager to join our team. This role is a key part of our People & Culture department and serves as the go-to person for all things related to employee experience and office operations. You’ll wear many hats—part culture builder, part office lead, part HR support and help shape a workplace that’s welcoming, efficient, and full of positive energy.
Key Responsibilities
Office Management
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Boston office, ensuring a clean, organized, well-stocked, and welcoming environment. Serve as the primary point of contact for office vendors, building management, and facilities-related services. Manage inventory and ordering of office supplies, snacks, beverages, and amenities; coordinate space planning and café equipment needs. Perform general front desk and reception duties, including greeting guests, managing the general voicemail inbox mail and package handling, and ensuring a professional front-of-house presence. Support visitor logistics, including tracking via Envoy, coordinating parking passes, and communicating with building security to manage guest access and loaner badges. Oversee relationships with service providers and support the upkeep of office furniture, appliances, and shared spaces. Perform general upkeep of the kitchen and common areas. Assist with employee and guest travel arrangements, hotel bookings, catered lunches, and ad-hoc office needs. Lead efforts to promote workplace safety, comfort, and efficiency. Handle additional tasks and special projects as needed to support smooth office operations and employee experience.
People & Culture Operations
Lead the onsite new hire onboarding experience, including workspace setup, IT coordination, access passes, seating, and warm welcomes. Serve as the primary onsite resource and trusted partner for employees’ questions about general HR topics. Partner with People & Culture to propose and implement initiatives that bring our values to life and champion an inclusive, connected, and fun employee experience. Organize and execute recurring cultural touchpoints such as weekly Family Lunches, birthday celebrations, team shoutouts, and milestone events. Plan and support community-building activities including cocktail hours, volunteer days, offsite outings, and quarterly team events in collaboration with cross-functional partners. Collaborate on employee engagement and recognition programs that highlight accomplishments and strengthen team connection. Gather feedback from employees to continuously improve events, culture-building efforts, and inclusivity across activities. Support additional People & Culture projects based on interest, experience, and organizational needs, helping to shape and advise the evolving culture strategy.
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in office management & operations, people operations, and event planning. Excellent organizational and project management skills with a keen eye for logistics and a knack for anticipating needs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; approachable and solutions oriented. Experience in creating high-impact employee events or engagement programs. Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom. Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. Experience in biotech, life sciences, or high-growth startups is a strong plus.
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
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Contract Office Manager/HR Generalist (Must Have Prior HR Experience)
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Employment Type: Contract (30-40hrs/week)
Term: 6 Month Rolling Contract with Potential for Full Time Permanent Hire
Hourly Rate: $40-$55/hr
Location: Downtown Boston (Minimum 4 Days in Office)
Position Summary
Antares Therapeutics is looking for an energetic, proactive, and people-centered Office Manager to join our team. This role is a key part of our People & Culture department and serves as the go-to person for all things related to employee experience and office operations. You’ll wear many hats—part culture builder, part office lead, part HR support and help shape a workplace that’s welcoming, efficient, and full of positive energy.
Key Responsibilities
Office Management
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Boston office, ensuring a clean, organized, well-stocked, and welcoming environment. Serve as the primary point of contact for office vendors, building management, and facilities-related services. Manage inventory and ordering of office supplies, snacks, beverages, and amenities; coordinate space planning and café equipment needs. Perform general front desk and reception duties, including greeting guests, managing the general voicemail inbox mail and package handling, and ensuring a professional front-of-house presence. Support visitor logistics, including tracking via Envoy, coordinating parking passes, and communicating with building security to manage guest access and loaner badges. Oversee relationships with service providers and support the upkeep of office furniture, appliances, and shared spaces. Perform general upkeep of the kitchen and common areas. Assist with employee and guest travel arrangements, hotel bookings, catered lunches, and ad-hoc office needs. Lead efforts to promote workplace safety, comfort, and efficiency. Handle additional tasks and special projects as needed to support smooth office operations and employee experience.
People & Culture Operations
Lead the onsite new hire onboarding experience, including workspace setup, IT coordination, access passes, seating, and warm welcomes. Serve as the primary onsite resource and trusted partner for employees’ questions about general HR topics. Partner with People & Culture to propose and implement initiatives that bring our values to life and champion an inclusive, connected, and fun employee experience. Organize and execute recurring cultural touchpoints such as weekly Family Lunches, birthday celebrations, team shoutouts, and milestone events. Plan and support community-building activities including cocktail hours, volunteer days, offsite outings, and quarterly team events in collaboration with cross-functional partners. Collaborate on employee engagement and recognition programs that highlight accomplishments and strengthen team connection. Gather feedback from employees to continuously improve events, culture-building efforts, and inclusivity across activities. Support additional People & Culture projects based on interest, experience, and organizational needs, helping to shape and advise the evolving culture strategy.
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in office management & operations, people operations, and event planning. Excellent organizational and project management skills with a keen eye for logistics and a knack for anticipating needs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; approachable and solutions oriented. Experience in creating high-impact employee events or engagement programs. Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom. Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. Experience in biotech, life sciences, or high-growth startups is a strong plus.
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Antares Therapeutics by 2x Get notified about new Office Manager jobs in
Boston, MA . Boston, MA $75,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago Waltham, MA $55,000.00-$65,000.00 1 week ago Executive Assistant - Private Equity - Boston, MA - 27111
Boston, MA $140,000.00-$170,000.00 1 day ago Executive Assistant to the Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer
Saugus, MA $60,000.00-$65,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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