Workplace Experience Lead
Berkeley
People Operations /
Full-time /
On-site
Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying AI/ML to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.
Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals. The people who shape our company come from other backgrounds, including concert music performances, humanitarian aid, opera singing, sports writing, and BMX racing. You will be part of a team that loves to succeed together.
In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, daily catered lunches, and more.
As a Workplace Experience Lead you will own and elevate the daily operations of our Berkeley office, creating an environment that is welcoming, efficient, and aligned with our culture. In this role, you’ll ensure our physical workspace runs smoothly while leading key programs that enhance the employee experience—from office presentation and food programs to events and onboarding.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-ownership environments, brings operational rigor, and enjoys making day-to-day experiences better for others.
Responsibilities
- Complete the work for office-related requests from colleagues on time and in a high quality manner.
- Own and improve the employee experience and workplace programs; including lunch, snacks, swag, and seating
- Manage vendors and day porters to ensure timely delivery, consistency across kitchens, floors, and shared spaces and issue resolution
- Lead facilities projects and respond to maintenance or emergency needs with urgency
- Support new hire onboarding through workspace setup and warm welcome
- Plan and execute events—both routine and high-visibility—including occasional evening activities
- Partner with People Ops, Corporate IT, and Executive Support to maintain workplace standards
- Maintain systems for space tracking, inventory, and request management
Requirements
- 5+ years in workplace, facilities, or hospitality operations, ideally in fast-paced, high-touch setting
- Ability to work onsite 5 days per week with occasional evening events support
- Complete the work for office-related requests from colleagues on time and in a high quality manner.
- Strong ownership mindset and proven ability to manage projects independently
- Proactive approach to solving problems and driving improvements
- Excellent follow-through, with a record of executing under pressure and juggling competing priorities
- Skilled communicator with attention to tone, clarity, and stakeholder expectations
- Service-driven, collaborative, and energized by making day-to-day experiences better
- Experience with vendor management and building operations
- Detail-oriented and process-minded; able to improve and document systems
- Eye for design, presentation, and the “feel” of a space—bonus for creative flair
The base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 in the location(s) of this posting. Individual salaries are determined through a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Base salary does not include other forms of total compensation such as bonus compensation and other benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 9 sick days, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
“Friends of Voleon” Candidate Referral Program
If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $7,500 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Vaccination Requirement
The Voleon Group has implemented a policy requiring all employees who will be entering our worksite, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. This policy also applies to remote employees, as such employees will be asked to visit our offices from time to time. To the extent permitted by applicable law, proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. This policy is part of Voleon’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community, and to support public health efforts.
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