At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
THE WORK:
The Workplace Operations Specialist provides outstanding customer service and supports the daily management of the office, employee experience, vendor relations, and overall office and building maintenance. In this role, you have the strong ability to think on your feet, assigning an appropriate level of urgency to specific situations and working on projects independently. You are a diligent and resourceful problem-solver, able to iterate until the right solution is found. You can easily collaborate and communicate with internal teams and external partners.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Office Management
- Oversee day-to-day workplace operations including food programs, deliveries, mailroom, decor, and supply ordering
- Ensure smooth functionality, high service standards, and a consistently positive employee experience as the site scales
- Maintain a welcoming, safe, and professional office environment and serve as the primary point of contact for employees and guests for workplace-related questions, requests, and support
Employee Experience & Events
- Promote a culture of inclusion, hospitality, collaboration, and productivity across assigned office locations
- Plan and execute surprise and delight moments for employees
- Partner with the People team on onboarding logistics to ensure new hires have a welcoming first-day experience, including desk setup, office tours, and introductions to workplace resources
- Coordinate logistics for onsite meetings and events, including meeting room/furniture setup and food orders
Facilities & Vendor Management
- Support relationships with external vendors including building management, food & beverage partners, janitorial services, and repair and maintenance contractors, ensuring SLAs are met
- Coordinate facility maintenance and repairs, including preventative maintenance and urgent issues (e.g. carpet cleaning, paint touch-ups, furniture repair, plumbing, electrical, lighting, conference room AV diagnosis). Coordinate with building management for work order requests
- Assist in updating floor plans, perform moves, and coordinate new hire space assignments
Collaboration & Support
- Collaborate with key partners such as Global Workplace, Security, IT/AV, and Communications teams to ensure seamless daily operations
- Act as a point of escalation for workplace-related feedback, issues, and suggestions, and partner with the Workplace team on resolution
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Experience & Education
- Associate's degree or higher
- 2–4 years of facilities or workplace experience
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of personnel, external customers, and vendors
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Comfortable working with and around C-suite level executives
- Display a willingness to be flexible and exhibit a professional manner, including availability for additional hours when needed
Technical & Physical
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.)
- Ability to process invoices for department manager approval
- Ability to lift 30–40 lbs
For positions that will be based in Toronto, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
Toronto Annual Base Salary Range
$88,000 — $105,000 CAD
WHO WE ARE:
Do Your Best Work
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
- In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
- Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
- We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Take Control of Your Finances
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
- Employee giving match
- Mobile phone stipend
Take Care of Yourself
- R&R days so you can rest and recharge
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
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