IT/Helpdesk Supervisor

Ledgebrook

$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of IT support or helpdesk experience
  • 1-3+ years of team leadership or supervisory experience
  • Experience supporting remote or hybrid work environments
  • Strong experience with Google Workspace administration
  • Proficiency supporting Windows and macOS environments
  • Experience with ticketing systems (e.g. Jira, ServiceNow, Freshservice)
  • Experience with Rippling

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day IT helpdesk operations and supervise support team performance
  • Manage and prioritize ticket queues to ensure timely resolution and SLA adherence
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues (Tier 2/3 support)
  • Coach, mentor, and develop helpdesk team members
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new IT staff
  • Troubleshoot issues across devices, networks, and SaaS applications
  • Improve helpdesk workflows, automation, and overall operational efficiency

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity ownership
  • Health Insurance 100% employer-paid option available (US only)
  • Additional benefits available include 401k plan, dental, vision & other options (US only)
  • Remote work, flexible hours
  • Unlimited time off policy
  • Ownership, autonomy, purpose
Full Job Description
Description

About the Role

The IT Helpdesk Supervisor is responsible for leading and scaling day-to-day IT support operations in a fast-paced startup environment. Working closely with the Head of IT, this role ensures reliable, secure, and efficient technical support for a remote workforce spanning the US, Europe, and Asia. You will supervise the helpdesk team, manage ticketing workflows, and act as a hands-on escalation point while continuously improving IT processes, tooling, and end-user experience.

This role requires a balance of leadership, technical depth, and strong customer service skills in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day IT helpdesk operations and supervise support team performance
  • Manage and prioritize ticket queues to ensure timely resolution and SLA adherence
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues (Tier 2/3 support)
  • Coach, mentor, and develop helpdesk team members
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new IT staff
  • Provide IT support for a fully remote workforce, including onboarding and offboarding
  • Troubleshoot issues across devices, networks, and SaaS applications
  • Administer and support core systems, including Google Workspace and other SaaS tools
  • Manage endpoint environments across Windows and macOS, including MDM platforms
  • Improve helpdesk workflows, automation, and overall operational efficiency
  • Maintain clear documentation and contribute to a scalable knowledge base
  • Deliver a high-quality support experience through clear communication and user-focused service


About you

Here at Ledgebrook we are passionate about creating a team that is on a continuous learning journey and that shares our excitement about building a company from the ground up. We don't just want someone to follow a checklist; we want a builder who is:

  • Innovative: You aren't satisfied with the status quo and constantly seek to optimize test execution time and reliability.
  • Growth-Oriented: You have a hunger for mentorship and staying current with the evolving JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem.
  • Agile & Urgent: You balance the "keener sense of urgency" with the architectural discipline to "do it right" the first time.
  • Principled: You hold yourself and your code to high standards, maintaining a "do the right thing" mentality in a high-performing, non-toxic environment.
  • Proactive: A strong drive and desire to win together as a high-performing team


Requirements

Required:

  • 3-5+ years of IT support or helpdesk experience
  • 1-3+ years of team leadership or supervisory experience
  • Experience supporting remote or hybrid work environments
  • Strong experience with Google Workspace administration
  • Proficiency supporting Windows and macOS environments
  • Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, Freshservice)
  • Experience with Rippling

Preferred:

  • Experience in a startup or high-growth environment
  • Familiarity with MDM tools (e.g., Jamf, Intune)
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN)
  • Relevant certifications (CompTIA, Google Workspace, ITIL, etc.)


Please note: This position is open only to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity ownership
  • Health Insurance 100% employer-paid option available (US only)
  • Additional benefits available include 401k plan, dental, vision & other options (US only)
  • Remote work, flexible hours
  • Unlimited time off policy
  • Ownership, autonomy, purpose

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