Senior Workplace and Experience Specialist

Joining Collibra’s Workplace Team At Collibra, we believe that a great workplace is more than just a space, it’s a place where people feel connected, supported, and set up for success. To ensure continued success in our evolution, we’re looking for a hands‑on, hospitality driven Senior Workplace Specialist who will lead the day‑to‑day operations of our Raleigh office while also providing operational support for Collibra’s global employee experience and onboarding programs. In this role, you’ll be the go‑to person for all things workplace in Raleigh, acting as a trusted resource for employees and visitors alike. You’ll play a key role in shaping the local culture, supporting company‑wide programs, and delivering a seamless, welcoming workplace experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and brings both operational rigor and a strong service mindset. You’ll be part of our global People and Places team, reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Workplace and Real Estate with a dotted‑line partnership to Employee Experience. This is a hybrid role based in our Raleigh office. This role is expected to work from our Raleigh office 4 days per week. This setup helps us stay connected, work more closely together, and keep making progress as a team. Senior Workplace and Experience Specialists at Collibra are responsible for Lead day‑to‑day workplace operations and oversee the experience in our Raleigh office. Own key workplace programs in Raleigh such as food, supplies, mail, office supplies, and visitor support. Be the main point of contact for Raleigh workplace needs, welcoming guests, assisting employees, and coordinating with building management. Respond to and manage workplace service tickets globally, escalating issues when necessary and ensuring timely resolution. Support event logistics, such as team offsites, customer visits, leadership sessions, and employee engagement activities. Support the new hire onboarding experience locally, fostering meaningful local connections. Plan and execute events like anniversaries, social gatherings, and lunch & learns in Raleigh. Track vendor spend and help manage local budgets; work with Procurement to onboard and manage vendors. Act as the global Workplace team’s lead for data and tooling, supporting the team’s efforts to make informed decisions and improve performance, as well as drive Workplace’s AI initiatives. Ensure compliance with local health, safety, and environmental standards in Raleigh. Contribute to sustainability and inclusion initiatives. Maintain close relationships with Raleigh employees and use their feedback to shape local workplace programs. Contribute to the implementation of global workplace programs, adapting them to fit the Raleigh context. Employee Experience Responsibilities Provide operational and administrative support for new hire orientation and onboarding programs. Coordinate the scheduling, logistics, and communications for virtual orientation and onboarding sessions, including Zoom facilitation support. Support the execution of quarterly live onboarding events, including logistics, onsite coordination, materials, and attendee experience data. Manage onboarding‑related operational tasks such as calendar coordination, facilitator support, room setup, materials preparation, and post‑session logistics. Contribute ideas and feedback from a workplace perspective to help continuously improve the onboarding and employee experience Support cross‑functional coordination with People Ops, IT, Workplace, and SMEs to ensure new hires are set up for success from day one. You have 3–4 years of experience in workplace or employee experience roles; experience as an office site lead preferred. Ability to work 4 days per week onsite in Raleigh Experience supporting hybrid work environments and delivering solutions that support a distributed workforce. Familiarity with vendor management, budgeting, onboarding support, event logistics, and employee engagement. Experience working across time zones or in global teams, with an understanding of how to adapt support accordingly. Physically able to stand, move, lift, and carry items as needed (up to 50lbs). Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Copilot) to solve real‑world business challenges, drive measurable outcomes, or streamline workflows. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related working experience is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. You are Hospitality‑driven and passionate about creating welcoming, well‑run office environments and positive employee experiences. Proactive and resourceful, with a knack for solving problems and anticipating needs. A clear communicator, comfortable with verbal and written communication, signage, and internal messaging. Detail‑oriented and organized, with a strong ability to manage competing priorities. A team player who collaborates well across departments such as IT, Finance, and People. Open to feedback and constantly seeking ways to improve the employee experience. Comfortable working with a dual‑reporting structure and independently managing day‑to‑day tasks. Willing to jump in and tackle any task, regardless of how large or small. Measures of success Within your first month, you’ve built relationships with the team and developed a strong understanding of the Raleigh office and core workplace operations. Within your third month, you’ve established trust with key stakeholders, internal teams, and vendors and are routinely supporting any immediate workplace or onboarding operational needs. Within your sixth month, you’re driving noticeable improvements in workplace and employee experience, aligned with Collibra’s growth and employee engagement goals. Compensation for this role The standard base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year. This position is not eligible for additional commission‑based compensation. Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive total rewards package, including bonus potential, equity for eligible roles, a Flex Fund monthly stipend, pension/401k plans, and more. Benefits at Collibra Collibra recognizes and values that everyone has different needs, interests, and life goals. We built our benefits program with flexibility in mind to support you and your loved ones through a diverse range of circumstances and life events. These flexible offerings sit on a foundation of competitive compensation, health coverage, and time off. Learn more about Collibra’s benefits. We create inclusion and belonging through how we onboard, meet, connect, engage, and communicate. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Collibra. At Collibra, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We realize the key to creating a company with a world‑class culture and employee experience comes from who we hire and creating a workplace that celebrates everyone. With this, we proudly consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, HIV status, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status or any other legally protected category. 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