Workplace Specialist - ASAP | 12-month contract
Rate: $25/hour
Location: 2511 NW 41 St, Gainesville, FL 32606

We are seeking a highly motivated Workplace Specialist to oversee site operations and optimize our workspaces to create a productive, engaging, and high-performing environment for our employees. This role will partner cross-functionally to ensure our workplace strategy aligns with business goals while fostering a strong and positive culture.

What You’ll Do
-Assess and optimize workspace utilization, employee experience, and workflow efficiency to drive productivity and collaboration.
-Lead workplace projects from conception through completion, managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholders.
-Develop and implement workplace strategies that promote innovation, well-being, and operational excellence.
-Partner with other Workplace, Physical Security and IT team members and leadership to ensure effective space planning and resource allocation.
-Manage relationships with external vendors (furniture, food services, AV, designers, etc.) to deliver high-quality workplace services.
-Oversee site operations and support events and employee engagement initiatives.
-Conduct post-implementation evaluations to measure effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
-Communicate effectively with stakeholders, build strong partnerships, and influence decisions through data-driven recommendations.
-Adapt to evolving business needs, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About You
-3+ years of experience in workplace operations, event management, hospitality, or related fields.
-Experience in vendor management, workplace administration, and change management.
-Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to work autonomously and navigate ambiguity with confidence.
-High level of discretion and emotional intelligence when handling confidential information.
-Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
-Proven ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.

Bonus Points
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
-Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.