Rewarding careers in business operations can be pursued in almost every industry and business. Business operations job roles can start at a more entry-level career role such as Payroll Officer, however have a higher than average annual salary starting at $62,000 (Seek). Payroll officers have responsibilities that cross over from administration and human resources into operational tasks but look after payroll, tax calculations, bookkeeping responsibilities and more. Depending on the size of the business, payroll officers can often take on more operational and administrative duties alongside their main key responsibility areas.
Office managers job roles exist usually in medium-sized businesses and are crucial to the successful running of an office. Office managers oversee office departments, and look after administration software, processes and functions, implementing office procedures, looking after staff needs, and solving any problems that may arise within the office or administrative spheres. Office managers can expect to earn an average annual salary of around $61,000 (Seek).
Business operations managers are the next step up from office manager job roles and have a broader management responsibility to oversee all departments and functions of a business. They are more involved with organisational changes, cost management, staff training and recruitment, solving larger operational issues, overseeing administrative teams and more. Operations manager roles in supply chain management are also common and essential to the smooth running of the supply chain process. Having the administrative and operational skills within the supply chain means goods and services can be moved through each process and function efficiently and effectively. Business operations managers are rewarded for their active involvement within a business, and can expect to earn an average annual salary of $98,000 or higher (Job Outlook).