Senior Administrative Manager – Dbayeh, Lebanon

About the role

Sequel, an IT service provider for treasury and capital markets, is seeking a Senior Administrative Manager to lead its Administration function in Dbayeh, Lebanon. The role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on ownership, ensuring smooth employee lifecycle support and business operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Administration team, set priorities, assign tasks and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee recruitment administration, including test preparation, documentation collection, contract drafting, onboarding and off‑boarding.
• Coordinate travel bookings, facilities management, office procurement, vendor relationships and compliance with licences.
• Work with Finance to handle payroll inputs, claims, reimbursements and administrative budgets.
• Maintain business continuity plans, health & safety arrangements and organise internal events.
• Collaborate with CEO, HR, Finance, IT, regional offices and external providers to resolve issues and keep activities moving.
• Identify and proactively address risks, delays and escalations, continuously improving administrative processes.

Required profile

• 8–10 years of progressive administrative experience, including team leadership.
• Proven experience in office operations, facilities, procurement, travel, vendor management and compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, HR or related field.
• Fluent in English and Arabic; French is a plus.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, stakeholder‑management and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.