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Sr. Office & Culture Manager

San Francisco, United States

Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

Your impact

Handshake is hiring a Senior Office & Culture Manager reporting to the Head of People Programs, on the People Team. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our San Francisco HQ, ensuring a safe and productive work environment, managing company events and programs, providing exceptional employee experience, all while working effectively with internal stakeholders and managing vendors.

As you ramp into this role, you will be expected to take on the role as a team lead, driving new projects and developing your leadership skills as the team scales its impact and scope of work. You will be expected to cover management of the Office & Culture team and owning and driving all Office operations for all of our locations on an interim basis during the Head of People Programs upcoming maternity leave.

Your role

  • Employee and Visitor Experience:
      • Ensure a welcoming environment for visitors and clients, setting a high standard for employee and visitor experience in the office.
      • Handle employee inquiries as they come in and proactively anticipate needs and provide solutions in a timely and professional manner.
    Event and Program Management:
      • Plan and coordinate company events end-to-end, from small meetings to large corporate gatherings, ensuring successful rollout of logistical and tactical operations.
      • Own and manage logistics, including but not limited to venue selection, vendor negotiation, and event budgeting.
      • Take initiative in overseeing the execution of company-wide programs and initiatives.
    Office Safety & Management:
      • Develop and implement office policies to ensure a safe, secure and culturally aligned work environment.
      • Oversee facility management, including space planning, maintenance, and office improvements.
      • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
      • Own all communications to SF office employees on SF-based office events, changes, and operations.
    Vendor Management:
      • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and service providers.
      • Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
    Collaboration with Internal Stakeholders:
      • Able to partner closely with various departments as subject matter expert and advisor for in-office needs.
      • Leads all office-related projects and initiatives, including but not limited to training and coaching junior team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams on office solutions and support.
      • Effectively manages up to staff and senior ma

Your experience

  • Minimum of 3 years experience managing an office of 200+ employees
  • Demonstrated track record in effective facility management, event planning, and vendor relations
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently with minimal direction from leadership
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and proactively manage projects to completion
  • Thorough understanding of OSHA requirements to uphold office safety and employee health

Bonus areas of expertise

  • Familiarity with the tech industry and its unique office requirements

 

*Must be willing to work from our SF office 5 days per week*

Compensation range

  • $137,000 - $160,000

For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

About us

Handshake is the #1 place to launch a career with no connections, experience, or luck required. The platform connects up-and-coming talent with 750,000+ employers - from Fortune 500 companies like Google, Nike, and Target to thousands of public school districts, healthcare systems, and nonprofits. In 2022 we announced our $200M Series F funding round. This Series F fundraise and valuation of $3.5B will fuel Handshake’s next phase of growth and propel our mission to help more people start, restart, and jumpstart their careers.

When it comes to our workforce strategy, we’ve thought deeply about how work-life should look here at Handshake. With our Hub-Based Remote Working strategy, employees can enjoy the flexibility of remote work, whilst ensuring collaboration and team experiences in a shared space remains possible. Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, New York, London, and Berlin and teammates working globally. 

Check out our careers site to find a hub near you!

What we offer

At Handshake, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure.

Benefits below apply to employees in full-time positions.

  • 💰 Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
  • 🍼 16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth giving parents.
  • 💝 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGTBQ+ Coverage. We also provide resources for Mental Health Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs and counseling support.
  • 💻 Handshake offers $500/£360 home office stipend for you to spend during your first 3 months to create a productive and comfortable workspace at home.
  • 📚 Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000/£1,500/€1,850 stipend for you to grow your skills and career.
  • 💰 Financial coaching through Origin to help you through your financial journey.
  • 🛜 Monthly internet stipend and a brand new MacBook to allow you to do your best work.
  • 🚃 Monthly commuter stipend for you to expense your travel to the office (for office-based employees).
  • 🥗 Free lunch provided twice a week across all offices.
  • 🤝 Referral bonus to reward you when you bring great talent to Handshake.

(US-specific benefits, in addition to the first section)

  • 🏦 401k Match: Handshake offers a dollar-for-dollar match on 1% of deferred salary, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year.
  • 🏝 All full-time US-based Handshakers are eligible for our flexible time off policy to get out and see the world. In addition, we offer 8 standardized holidays, and 2 additional days of flexible holiday time off. Lastly, we have a Winter #ShakeBreak, a one-week period of Collective Time Off.
  • 🍼 Lactation support: Handshake partners with Milk Stork to provide a comprehensive 100% employer-sponsored lactation support to traveling parents and guardians.

(UK-specific benefits, in addition to the first section) 

  • 🏦 Pension Scheme: Handshake will provide you with a workplace pension, where you will make contributions based on 5% of your salary. Handshake will pay the equivalent of 3% towards your pension plan, subject to qualifying earnings limits.
  • 🏝 Up to 25 days of vacation to encourage people to reset, recharge, and refresh, in addition to 8 bank holidays throughout the year.
  • 🤝 Regular offsites each year to bring the team together + opportunity to travel to our HQ in San Francisco.
  • 🛍️ Discounts across various high street retailers, cinemas and other social activities exclusively for Handshake UK employees.

(Germany-specific benefits, in addition to the first section)

  • 🏝 25 days of annual leave + we have a Winter #ShakeBreak, a one-week period of Collective Time Off across the company.
  • 🤝 Regular offsites each year to bring the team together + opportunity to travel to our HQ in San Francisco once a year.
  • 🧘 Urban sports club membership offering access to a diverse network of fitness and wellness facilities.
  • 🛍️ Discounts across various high street retailers, cinemas and other social activities exclusively for Handshake Germany employees.

For roles based in Romania: Please ask your recruiter about region specific benefits.

Looking for more? Explore our mission, values and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.

Handshake is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected].

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