Workplace Experience Support Specialist

RSM US LLP; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a Workplace Experience Support Specialist to assist daily office operations, visitor management, and hospitality experiences across one location. You will interact with building management, vendors and internal teams to ensure a safe, well-maintained workspace.

You will support onboarding, equipment maintenance and supply management, while aligning with ESS playbooks and firm policies. Strong communication and multitasking are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to learn firm-specific software.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of technology tools relevant to responsibilities.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Excellent people skills and grammar/proofreading ability.
• Ability to prepare presentations with charts and tables.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with building management for security and safety tasks.
• Reconcile monthly parking and services billing from landlord.
• Perform location walk-throughs and follow up on issues.
• Deliver services per the workplace experience playbook.
• Solicit bids from internal and external vendors for required work.
• Coordinate maintenance of space, security, HVAC, furniture and gear.
• Audit service invoices and process through accounts payable.
• Purchase and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Review and compare supplier options to stay within budget.
• Maintain vendor relationships and process payments.
• Ensure supply purchases comply with national programs.
• Review purchasing card charges for accuracy.
• Review employee logs for new hires/transfers/departures.
• Assist with onboarding and office needs for new hires.
• Coordinate with HR on terminations for access and equipment return.
• Monitor ServiceNow for workplace requests and fulfill promptly.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Organization

Attention to detail

People skills

Proofreading

Presentations

Multitasking

Facilities management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (or 2 years experience)

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

The workplace experience support specialist, under minimal to no direction, helps deliver the office location workplace experience for colleagues. This position is responsible for supporting daily office operations, such as visitor management, safety, hospitality experiences, reception (including answering multiline telephone systems for a single location or multiple locations) and facilities coordination in accordance with workplace experience support playbooks and firm policies and guidelines.

The workplace experience support specialist provides best-in-class hospitality experiences for internal and external clients. In tandem with the workplace experience support supervisor or manager, ensures the location is safe, well-maintained and clean. Be responsible for interaction with building management and vendors. This position oversees maintenance of office equipment and supplies, including furniture, phones (excluding cellphones), security cards and also the ordering and replenishing of office supplies. Assist with any office moves/remodels as needed. Also, provides assistance to other areas of ESS, performing and working on intermediate to advanced projects or requests. Act as a liaison to the office/market leader for anything related to workplace experience support as needed.

The workplace experience specialist supports the effort in sustaining and energizing a local culture that supports positive connection with the larger firm through internal and client-facing activities that enhance the RSM experience.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate with building management to maintain information related to building security, including workplace health and safety team and/or emergency evacuation team, environmental sustainability efforts, forms and documents required from the landlord, and special requests for our space and maintenance issues.
• Reconcile monthly billing of parking and extra services provided by the landlord.
• Perform daily walk-throughs of the location and follow up on maintenance issues raised by the workplace experience support supervisor/manager or others within the location.
• Leverage and deliver on services and procedures outlined in the workplace experience support playbook.
• Request bids from internal resources, building maintenance and outside vendors and contractors for any work or service that needs to be performed in the location and provide it to the location supervisor/manager for review and selection.
• Coordinate maintenance of the office space, including carpet maintenance, security system, air-conditioning, plant service, furniture repairs, appliances, office equipment and AED devices.
• Audit the service invoices for accuracy and submit to accounts payable for processing.
• Purchase and maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment by monitoring supply quantity and replenishing materials before depletion.
• Determine if supplies should be purchased directly from an approved vendor or research other vendors to ensure cost efficiency to stay within budget.
• Maintain vendor relationships, processes payments and track total spend.
• Ensure that all supplies are ordered in compliance of national programs.
• Review charges on firm-issued purchasing card for accuracy and reconcile in a timely manner.
• Review employee logs regularly to prepare for new hires, transfers or departures.
• Assist with new hire/intern onboarding process following the guidelines outlined in the ESS orientation toolkit. Provide new hires/interns/transfers with all necessary office needs. Train new employees on building procedures, local office policies and use of equipment and systems.
• Work with workplace experience supervisor/manager/HR relating to employee terminations to deactivate/collect access badges and any other items belonging to the firm when necessary. Collect and return any departing employee items as needed.
• Monitor ServiceNow regularly to check for incoming workplace experience support requests and acknowledges/fulfills those requests in a timely manner.

Provide routine support and guidance, as necessary, in one or more of the following areas:

• Handle mail services, including distribution of mail, UPS, FedEx, etc.
• Responsible for print, bind, scan and copy jobs for the business.
• Locate and check out client files, maintains client records and documents, orders files from offsite storage facility per firm record retention procedures.
• Support visitor management and reception activities ensuring quality customer service. Keeps track of all visitors and visitor access badges in national visitor log.
• Provide meeting and event coordination including catering request orders, setup/cleanup, conference room reservations and audio-visual equipment support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree or 2 years of experience preferred

Technical/Soft Skills (required)

• Ability to communicate, effectively with a diverse audience
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, ability to learn programs/software utilized by the firm
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the technology tools required within assigned responsibilities
• Effective organization, prioritization and time management skills, and strong attention to detail
• Excellent people skills
• Strong grammar and proofreading skills and experience
• Ability to prepare presentations including charts, graphics and tables, speaker notes and handouts, etc.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects
• Intermediate knowledge of facilities management

Special Requirements Specifc To Job

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and stand on your feet for extended periods of time
• Must be punctual and able to adapt to changing schedules
• Ability to convey instructions clearly and concisely and be responsive when required
• Maintains professionalism in demeanor, conversation and attire

Experience

• 0 to 3 years of experience in a related field or area
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently

Leadership Skills (required)

• Has the ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, seeks and implements change to drive business improvement and serves as a model of the change
• Works collaboratively with the workplace experience supervisor/manager to provide support across the enterprise particularly during peak times

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience in a professional office environment
• There is an expectation that you will work in-office five (5) days per week in office.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $54,000 - $86,900