Workplace Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

When you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. At Paylocity, we believe better employees lead to better companies. Workplaces and cultures that care will build the future, and at Paylocity, we’re doing just that. Join us as we change the future and transform your career!

There are jobs and then there are careers . Since 1997, Paylocity has been hiring talented people, giving them big challenges, and providing the right resources to help them succeed. Our award-winning culture ensures all employees feel truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves. While other companies talk about it, we make it happen. Join Paylocity and launch your career!

In-Office: This is a 100% in-office role based at our Schaumburg, IL location. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.

Position Overview

The Workplace Manager will consult with the business and manage facilities related projects to meet business objectives. This individual will be responsible for effective deployment of facilities related projects and serve as the facilities ‘go to’ for vendors, employees and business leaders. The Office Lead will provide facility management, vendor and contract management, financial/budget management and analysis. This position requires substantial independent leadership skills, process ownership, decision making, administrative and technical expertise.

Primary Responsibilities

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

• Manages a team of employees that are onsite by applying management techniques and processes; develop, mentor, assess, reward, motivate, discipline, terminate, etc.
• Oversee and manage maintenance vendors with the building management. Address any issues and shortcomings with the property manager
• Manages multiple sections or disciplines through supervisors and professionals, guiding by established practices. Oversees financials, business planning, priorities, and workforce.
• Respond to emergency response during natural disasters and overall any type of emergency affecting our employees, infrastructure and offices for remote Paylocity distribution and Emerging Market offices.
• Read and clearly understand Operation and Maintenance Manuals as well as build drawings to have a deeper understanding of spaces.
• Have clear understanding of warranties on existing equipment to be able to reach out to vendors / manufacturers for warranty replacements
• Manage seating chart software for Schaumburg location. Track all moves, plan departmental moves, compare spaces assigned to groups against growth plan to ensure adequate room for growth is planned for. Work with Facilities Project Manager to forecast growth.
• Understanding the Certificate of Insurance requirements by each landlord and ensuring that the required COI is submitted to the building management. Ensure landlord and Paylocity receive certificate listing each as certificate holder.
• Maintain COI log tracking and ensure current COI is always on file for all vendors on site.
• Have Clear understanding of Landlord responsibilities to Paylocity and hold them to them
• Manage Monthly / Weekly / Quarterly checklists and ensure all work is completed.
• Maintain accountability of staff for this work
• Work with building engineers to manage preventative maintenance program related to UPS, Generators, Switchgears, Roof warranties and elevators to minimize impact to staff and minimize risk.
• Ensure that both landlord and Paylocity are fulfilling requirements of the lease
• Ensure all health, safety and regulatory conditions, guidelines and audits are followed with process and rigor. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to fire code/drill compliance, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, elevators, entry/exit systems, security systems, etc.
• Manage the negotiation and maintenance of contractor and vendor contracts that define quality, service delivery levels, pricing and other terms and conditions (collaborating with the Procurement department when required).
• Perform annual cost reviews of all vendors to ensure pricing is competitive.
• Track facilities spending related to snacks / refreshments, manage frequency and quantities ordered to minimize waste.
• Create and manage contact sheets for all sites
• Manage storage within building. Cleanliness and organization of all storage closets.
• Review and approve vendor invoices. Review for accurate pricing and reflection of negotiated hourly rates.
• Perform hands on work as required – hanging white boards, corkboards, replacing water filters and light bulbs.
• Understand all systems in the building.
• Responds to non-scheduled utility outages
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• 5 or more years related facilities management experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Facilities industry training and certifications are preferred.
• 2+ years managing employees
• Excel in negotiations, communications and project management
• Strong time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Solid knowledge of PC, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, email, internet, phone, fax, and copier
• Basic knowledge of heating, air conditioning systems, electrical systems and mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Advanced planning, management and organization skills
• Capability to perform systemic root cause analysis and problem resolution
• Excellent interpersonal and business relations

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The base pay range for this position is $84,400 - $156,800/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via

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