Workplace Lead

About PolymarketPolymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform. We enable individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized "house," Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future.We're growing fast — both in terms of volume ($21B traded in 2025) and adoption as an alternative news source. Our ambition is to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.About the RoleWe're looking for a Workplace Lead to own our physical space and what it feels like to work here. You'll report to the Head of People Experience and manage the Office Manager and Receptionist. On day one you're running NYC HQ — over the next year you'll build the team and systems to keep it running at 200 and 500 people, and lead a major office build-out.This is a strategic role, not an administrative one. You'll run the office like a product, constantly shipping improvements that make the space match the intensity of the work we do. You'll manage the team, the budget, and the vendors, and own how Polymarket's offices look and feel. Done well, the workplace becomes a reason people want to come in.What You'll DoKeep NYC HQ running at a high bar every day: space, supplies, furniture, and vibesSelect and manage vendors (cleaning, catering, facilities maintenance) and own the workplace budget — plan it, track it, and find places to saveMake sure investors, candidates, and partners understand who Polymarket is the moment they walk inWork with IT and Security on visitor management, room booking, inventory, and maintenance systems, and keep them working as we growOwn workplace health and safety: routine checks, ergonomics, local compliance, and emergency preparedness including evacuation plans and drillsWork with Security on physical access and incident response, from building access to visitor protocolsManage and grow the workplace team, starting with the Office Manager and Receptionists — set clear goals, coach the team, and hold a high barWrite the playbooks and SOPs so the office runs well when you're not in the roomOwn the in-office events program: happy hours, celebrations, and All Hands logisticsPartner with People on culture programming: swag, welcome kits, recognition, onboarding, and seasonal momentsManage the landlord relationship and ensure the lease is honored, we're compliant with local ordinances, and we maintain a strong partnership with the buildingWork with in-house designers and outside architects on timeline, permitting, furniture, and the move itself — delivering the new space on time, on budget, and with an exceptional experience for the teamTake on more sites and real estate as we grow, scoping and building out new space as Polymarket expandsWhat We're Looking For7–10+ years in workplace, office operations, or facilities at a high-growth startup or tech company, including managing peopleYou've built a workplace function and led the team that runs it day to dayYou've led a major office build-out or relocationSharp with budgets and vendors — you negotiate well and hold people accountableYou build durable systems instead of one-off fixesExtreme ownership: when the AV dies mid-all-hands, you fix it and make sure it doesn't happen againHigh taste and attention to detail — the office should look good and run wellA strong communicator who can talk to executives, engineers, and contractors and adjust to whoever's in the room(Plus) Experience in fintech, crypto, or fast-moving startups(Plus) Experience managing office build-outs in NYC specifically(Plus) Event planning background, internal or external(Plus) Familiarity with Notion, Slack, and modern workplace tools(Plus) Experience partnering directly with People Ops/HR on culture programmingBenefitsCompetitive salary & equityUnlimited PTOFull Health, Vision, & Dental coverage401k matchHardware setup: new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessoriesPay TransparencyBase salary range: $200,000 to $300,000 annually, plus equity and benefits.This range reflects a good-faith estimate for this position. Experience levels vary widely within a title here, so please reach out even if your expectations fall outside it. We're always happy to chat.Compensation Range: $200K - $300KLocationNew YorkEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentOperationsCompensation$200K – $300K