Associate Property & Workplace Operations Manager

Position Summary

The Associate Property & Workplace Ops Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of LG's Santa Clara office, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-managed workplace for employees and visitors. (this is a 100% onsite position in Santa Clara, CA)

This role leads facility operations, procurement, asset management, workplace services, and environmental health and safety while partnering closely with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and global teams in the U.S. and Korea.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive professional who enjoys solving problems, managing multiple priorities, and continuously improving workplace operations and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Workplace Operations

- Oversee daily facility operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and professional work environment.
- Coordinate office space planning, seating arrangements, office moves, and workplace improvement projects.
- Manage relationships with property management, building vendors, contractors, and service providers.
- Support lease administration and facility-related documentation.
- Ensure office operations comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Asset Management

- Manage the lifecycle of company assets, including registration, tracking, inventory audits, transfers, and disposal.
- Maintain accurate asset records and ensure compliance with internal asset management procedures.
- Coordinate asset tagging, inventory reconciliation, and documentation for fixed and sample assets.
- Support employee onboarding and offboarding by managing company equipment and asset recovery.

Procurement & Vendor Management

- Coordinate procurement of office supplies, equipment, research materials, and workplace services.
- Manage purchase orders, vendor onboarding, and purchasing documentation.
- Partner with Finance and Procurement on budgeting, approvals, and large purchase requests.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships while negotiating pricing and service agreements when appropriate.

Workplace Technology & Administration

- Manage corporate mobile phone inventory, service plans, and related vendor relationships.
- Maintain records for company subscriptions, licenses, and workplace services.
- Provide timely support for employee workplace requests and general office administration.

Security & Information Management

- Support physical security programs, including office access control, badges, alarms, CCTV, and related processes.
- Assist in developing and maintaining workplace security policies and procedures in partnership with internal stakeholders.

Environmental Health & Safety

- Coordinate workplace safety programs and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Manage emergency preparedness activities, including fire drills, emergency action plans, safety audits, and required documentation.
- Participate in EHS committee activities, training programs, and initiatives that promote a strong safety culture.

Executive & Cross-Functional Support

- Coordinate workplace logistics and office support for executive and VIP visits.
- Partner with HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and leadership teams to support office operations, employee onboarding/offboarding, and company initiatives.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of workplace policies and operational best practices.

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in facilities management, office operations, workplace services, procurement, or corporate administration.
- Experience managing vendors, procurement processes, and workplace operations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience maintaining operational records and documentation.

Preferred

- Korean language proficiency is highly preferred
- Experience supporting corporate office environments for global organizations.
- Knowledge of workplace safety, environmental health and safety (EHS), or facilities compliance requirements.
- Experience with asset management or inventory systems.

Employment Type: This position will begin as a 3-month contract, with the opportunity to convert to a full-time employee based on individual performance and business needs.

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