Operations Specialist

Lightspeed Studios; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,306 - 120,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payment

Relocation package

Stock units

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios is seeking a fully onsite Workplace Operations Specialist in Los Angeles. In this role, you will manage daily office operations and act as the primary contact for building management and vendors, ensuring a safe, clean, and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of office management experience, preferably in a tech environment, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in office management or facilities coordination.
• Experience in a tech or fast-paced corporate environment.
• Basic IT knowledge including AV troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations for LA office.
• Serve as main contact for building management and vendors.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and workplace services.
• Plan and execute onsite events and team building initiatives.

Skills

Office management

Facilities coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

ServiceNow

Workday

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management or facilities management

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for a fully onsite Workplace Operations Specialist who can step in wherever needed to ensure our workplace works smoothly, efficiently and securely. This role supports all aspects of the office management and facilities operations, as well as providing light IT coordination to ensure employees have a seamless workplace experience. The position reports to the Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations to ensure a safe, clean, and productive work environment for our LA office and other smaller satellite offices.
• Serve as the main point of contact for building management, vendors, and service providers.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and workplace services (HAVC, janitorial, security, etc.), ensuring contracts are in place and service standards are met.
• Support space planning, seating assignments, and office moves in collaboration with global workplace team.
• Collaborate with IT team managing access control systems, security badges, and visitor management procedures.
• Track and manage office operations fixed assets, office supplies, equipment inventory and vendor contracts.
• Assist with purchase orders and vendor onboarding.
• Maintain accurate facilities records, manage expenses and budgets.
• Support HR with onboarding and offboarding from admin and facilities perspective.
• Partner with IT to support meeting room technology and liaise with global IT when escalations are needed.
• Provide warm, responsive first‑line support for employee workplace requests.
• Help plan and execute onsite events, team building, and community initiatives.
• Maintain a welcoming environment for employees and visitors that reflects our company culture and values.
• Maintain documentation and reports for compliance, safety, and audit requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in office management, facilities coordination – ideally with a tech or fast‑paced corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in management, facilities management, or related field preferred.
• Facilities management skills and basic IT knowledge (e.g., device setup, network connection, AV troubleshooting).
• Service‑oriented mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt quickly and a problem‑solving attitude.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across global teams and time zones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ServiceNow, Workday.
• Fluent in Mandarin preferred.

Location & Compensation

Location: US – California – Los Angeles

Expected base pay range: $69,306.00 to $120,100.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign‑on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Paid time off: up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Benefits may be adjusted to reflect location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro‑rated for those who start during the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent: As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.