Site Leader

JLL; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in Irvine, CA is seeking a senior leader to serve as the Workplace Experience Team Manager and Orange County Hub Site Leader. This role drives exceptional employee and guest experiences while overseeing day-to-day operations and the Workplace Experience team.

The position requires a hospitality-driven leader who builds strong client relationships, champions programs, and advances the workplace of the future in a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in workplace experience, hospitality, customer service, facilities, or operations management.
• Experience managing teams and developing high-performing employees.
• Experience managing workplace operations in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite Workplace Experience team and OC Hub operations.
• Serve as primary onsite point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors.
• Foster employee engagement and an inclusive, highly functional workplace environment.
• Manage site-level budgets and expenses while seeking efficiencies.
• Coordinate workplace programs, events, communications, and engagement initiatives.
• Monitor facilities to ensure safety, presentation, and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Project Management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (Hospitality, Business, Facilities Management)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Workplace Experience Team Manager & Orange County Hub Site Leader serves as the strategic leader for the Orange County Hub and the Workplace Experience onsite team. This role is responsible for creating and delivering exceptional employee and guest experience while ensuring seamless workplace operations, operational excellence, and team performance.

As the lead onsite representative, this individual will oversee day-to-day workplace operations, employee engagement initiatives, workplace programs, and site services while managing and developing the Workplace Experience team. The role requires a hospitality-driven leader who can foster strong client and stakeholder relationships, drive innovation, and create a workplace culture that reflects the client's values and vision for the workplace of the future.

Key Responsibilities

Orange County Hub Site Leader

Hub Management

• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and workplace-related inquiries.
• Lead the overall management and operations of the Orange County Hub.
• Champion a workplace environment that reflects company values, culture, brand standards, and employee experience goals.
• Foster employee engagement by creating a welcoming, inclusive, and highly functional workplace environment.
• Own day-to-day site operations, ensuring exceptional workplace experiences for employees and guests.
• Manage site-level budgets and expenses while identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate workplace programs, events, communications, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain and oversee the site calendar, ensuring effective planning and execution of events and activities.
• Establish, review, and maintain site-specific operating procedures and workplace standards.
• Conduct regular workplace walkthroughs to ensure facilities are operating effectively and presenting at a high standard.

Client Experience & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with client leadership, employees, and key stakeholders.
• Deliver exceptional service quality as reflected through employee feedback, stakeholder satisfaction, and performance metrics.
• Anticipate workplace needs and implement solutions that enhance employee experience.
• Collaborate with business leaders to support cultural initiatives, workplace programs, and organizational priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor regarding workplace experience, engagement, and operational improvements.
• Create memorable experiences that delight employees and guests while enhancing workplace satisfaction.

Facilities, Vendor, and Operational Coordination

• Partner closely with Facilities Management, Security, IT, and vendors to ensure seamless building operations.
• Coordinate workplace resources, services, and activities across the site.
• Monitor and support workplace technology and facility systems, including reservation and workplace management systems, digital signage, audio‑visual systems, badge access systems, security systems, workplace communication tools.
• Ensure facilities are maintained to the highest standards of functionality, safety, and presentation.
• Support business continuity plans and respond to operational issues as needed.

Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with all company, client, regional, and global policies and procedures.
• Uphold health, safety, security, and emergency preparedness standards.
• Partner with Facilities and Environmental teams to support sustainability goals and workplace wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with branding standards, workplace policies, and operational guidelines.
• Monitor service delivery against established standards and performance expectations.

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze workplace experience metrics, employee feedback, and operational performance indicators.
• Identify trends and opportunities to improve workplace services and employee satisfaction.
• Support reporting requirements and business reviews with accurate data and insights.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and workplace experience outcomes.

Workplace Experience Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the onsite Workplace Experience team to deliver best-in-class employee and guest experiences.
• Manage team performance, competencies, career development, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.
• Drive the evolution of the Workplace Experience function by identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery, introduce new capabilities, and implement best practices.
• Ensure operational requirements are consistently met while maintaining high service standards.
• Promote a proactive, responsive, dynamic, and agile approach to workplace support and stakeholder management.
• Manage staffing levels and workload distribution to ensure optimal support of business and client needs.
• Address operational risks and issues proactively while leveraging opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in workplace experience, hospitality, customer service, facilities, or operations management.
• Experience managing teams and developing high-performing employees.
• Experience managing workplace operations in a corporate environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service and hospitality mindset.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management capabilities.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.
• Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when interacting with senior leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of workplace technologies, reservation systems, and employee experience platforms.
• Experience managing budgets and operational expenses.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and workplace wellness programs.
• Professional certifications in hospitality, facilities management, workplace experience, or related disciplines.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

105,000.00 - 115,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site - Irvine, CA

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - please email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.