Office Manager

Location: Williston VT – Office Based Role Salary Range: $65,000 – $82,500 Rigorous Technology is a fast-growing robotics company with a mission to automate non-creative tasks, helping manufacturers streamline operations and improve efficiency. We design, prototype, build, and install industrial robotic systems that support small to medium-sized manufacturers across the U.S. Our proprietary RGS Studio software library enables advanced manipulation and control, continually pushing the boundaries of automation. We are looking for high-performing team members who thrive in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment and are committed to solving complex problems that improve people’s lives. Job Description: The Office Manager will manage day-to-day business operations at Rigorous. You will be a critical member of the leadership team and work closely with the VP of Product to support HR, administration, and project management activities. The Office Manager will be a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional. Great planning, communication, and organizational skills are necessary for success. You’ll work primarily in the Williston robot lab or other Rigorous offices. Responsibilities: People & Culture Full-Cycle HR: Own recruiting, hiring, and the “Day 1” experience for new hires. Growth & Feedback: Partner with managers to facilitate 1:1s, performance reviews, and professional development tracking. Payroll : Run payroll, manage employee PTO, employee/department time tracking, and benefits administration. Office: Set the tone for a professional yet high-energy workspace. Manage team calendar. Coordinate team and visitor events, procure office supplies and snacks, plan team events. Vendor & Customer Management: Be the point of contact for our external partners, including onboarding. Send invoices, purchase orders, payments, remittances, and late payment notifications. Inventory & Purchasing: Manage procurement across various projects. Log receipts and update inventory, procurement, and bookkeeping software accordingly. Facilities & Administration IT: Ensure our team has the tools they need. This includes provisioning hardware (laptops/backup systems), maintaining asset lists, wifi management, software user administration, phone system management. Facilities: Work with contractors and landlords to obtain and maintain our facilities and grounds. Compliance: Manage legal requirements, employee policies, insurance renewals, maintain records, and document SOPs. Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify gaps in our efficiency and fill them. Requirements: 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, Compliance, and/ or General Administration. Typically possessing a business education and/or experience in a technical or industrial industry. Familiarity with tech stack (or similar software systems): Gusto, Ramp, Quickbooks, Clicktime, Airtable, Jira, Excel, LastPass, and benefits provider platforms like Employee Navigator. Exceptional work ethic, ability to work independently or collaboratively, motivation to meet deadlines and exceed performance requirements. Detail-oriented, analytical mindset. Confident yet humble approach to work. Motivation to increase skills, experience, and industry knowledge over time. Strong written and verbal communication skills. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io as PDF documents. The candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. This position is based in Williston, VT and requires occasional travel. Rigorous ( is an equal opportunity employer. Rigorous offers a benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr