Senior Specialist, APAC Workplace

Confluent; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an APAC Workplace Manager for their Singapore office. This fully in-office role involves managing operations, vendor relationships, and employee experience initiatives across the region. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. You'll oversee office operations, manage events, and ensure workplace safety while fostering collaboration across teams. We value creativity and a proactive mindset as key traits for success in our dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in workplace, EHS, or employee experience.
• Ability to execute independently with an ownership mentality.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own APAC office operations including access, vendors, and events.
• Function as liaison to regional stakeholders for workspace needs.
• Manage budget for APAC locations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive organization

Creativity

Problem-solving

Cross-cultural communication

Tools

GSuite

Excel/Google Sheets

Jira ticketing

Access management systems

Coworking platform portals

Job description

We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.

It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.

One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.

About the Role:

The Real Estate and Workplace team is a high touch team with a charter of providing the best possible in office experience to Confluent employees. Additionally, the team also manages virtual and in-person events and our global On-Demand space program. We are a team full of savvy, collaborative and knowledgeable folks that focuses on getting stuff done while striving to improve the experience all our stakeholders have.

Confluent is looking for a smart and personable APAC workplace manager based out of our Singapore office. This is a fully in-office role. As a part of a rapidly growing company, you must be comfortable with change, managing day-to-day operations, working and negotiating with vendors and data management. Attention to detail, organization, and good communication skills are essential.

What You Will Do:

• Own and manage the APAC (Singapore and Jakarta currently) office operations including access & security, vendors, amenities stocking, events and perk management. The scope of APAC offices might expand over time.
• Function as administrative liaison to regional stakeholders with a focus on solutioning their needs around workspaces and adjacent issues.
• Manage sheets, docs, systems and vendor portals.
• Plan and execute company-wide or site-wide events aimed at boosting morale and fostering a positive work environment.
• Liaising/partnering with the People team to coordinate the regional roll-out of HR programs and policies.
• Manage Workplace and Employee safety by keeping up to date on local guidelines and regulations related to workplace safety and maintaining a safe and secure workplace.
• Build relationships and be the go-to person for local stakeholders, employees and EMEA office vendors, landlord PoCs, etc.
• Track and manage the budget for APAC locations. Work with the larger team to ensure budgets are aligned.
• Serve as the SME for on-demand workspace programs and remote engagement planning.

What You Will Bring:

• At least 3 years of experience in workplace, EHS, employee experience, community building or related orgs
• Attention to details, proactive and very well organised.
• An ownership mentality with the ability to execute independently
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work cross-culturally and cross-functionally
• High level of creativity and problem-solving
• Systems: GSuite, Excel/Google Sheets, Jira ticketing, Access management systems, Coworking platform portals

Ready to build what's next? Let’s get in motion.

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