Head of Workplace Services
About The Position
HappyRobot is growing quickly, and the Workplace team is responsible for making sure our physical environments scale in step with that growth. The Head of Workplace Services will own HappyRobot’s workplace strategy and operations end to end, from real estate and office build-outs to the day-to-day systems that keep our spaces running smoothly. This role blends strategy and hands-on execution in equal measure. You will shape HappyRobot’s long-term workplace vision, from how we design and open new spaces to how we run day-to-day operations, and you will make sure every detail reflects HappyRobot’s culture and pace. As a senior leader, you will partner closely with People, Finance, IT, and the executive team to deliver spaces that support collaboration, drive productivity, and reflect HappyRobot’s standard of excellence.
Requirements
- Experience leading workplace, facilities, or real estate operations at a high-growth company.
- A track record of managing lease negotiations, vendor relationships, and office build-outs.
- Strong people leadership skills, with experience building and scaling a team.
- Comfort moving between long-term strategic planning and hands-on, tactical execution.
- Strong project management and vendor management skills, with an eye for detail.
- A bias toward action and a willingness to solve problems directly, regardless of whether they fall neatly within scope.
Responsibilities
- Set the vision and build scalable processes for HappyRobot’s workplace operations as the company grows.
- Lead real estate strategy, including lease negotiations, broker and vendor management, and office build-outs and openings.
- Manage workplace budgets and optimize spend across real estate, operations, and vendors to keep spend efficient at scale.
- Oversee day-to-day office operations, including facilities, workplace experience, safety, and vendor relationships.
- Build and manage a team of workplace and office leaders as HappyRobot expands into new locations.
- Partner with People, Finance, IT, and the executive team on space planning, headcount growth, and workplace policy.
- Establish the systems, tools, and standards that keep HappyRobot’s offices running with precision as the team scales.
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental, vision coverage.
- Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
