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Job Description
About this job:
General management of the office with the objective to accurately and timely manage all tasks related to the day-to-day functioning of the office including facility management and coordination with the Group Head Real Estate and Facility Management. Ensure compliance with legal, corporate, and building requirements in terms of hygiene, access security & fire safety, and Facility operations.
Define and procure local office and facility management goods, services, and equipment, and manage the related contractual relationships.
Maintain good working relationships with the landlord and other stakeholders internally and externally, and oversee the proper execution of the office lease.
About the role:
Lead the local office management team and manage third-party providers to ensure consistent and good service.
Office Management includes overall responsibility for: * Day-to-day running of the office
Management of available space, seating assignments, internal relocations
Access control
Liaison with building management
Office Supplies
Mail, courier services
Confidential waste management
Reception services
Maintenance
General upkeep, oversee office cleaning service
Maintenance of furniture, fixtures, equipment
Finances and contracts
Annual office management budget: establish and monitor spending
Validation and processing of invoices and rent-related costs
Contract management & maintenance in coordination with the local office head and Group Head of Real Estate and Facility Management
Management of all providers of outsourced services
Maintain a good working relationship with the landlord, property manager, and other building tenants
Health & Safety: Planning, execution, and maintenance of relevant tasks, including. EKAS, a member of the emergency management team
Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
BCP Coordination locally and with Group
Emergency Management
Testing and Education
Maintenance of documentation
Catering services
Manage the operational aspects of the contract with an external catering services provider for in-house offerings and subsidized meals externally
Collaborate with Human Resources and other stakeholders as needed on adjustments to catering services
General aspects
Comply with any legal, regulatory, or internal reporting requirements
Support events as needed
Keep the Office Facilities page on the intranet up to date
Interact with hiring managers of new joiners and participate in onboarding activities of new employees
Qualifications
About you:
You have an Office/Facility Management, Business Administration, or Engineering background with a degree at the Bachelor level, have a solid knowledge of the subject matter area, and good technical skills that are required for the role, including commercial, lease, Swiss labor law knowledge, and at least 7 years of experience in a similar role of managing a 200+ person office and a small team, of which at least 2 years in a global working environment
You are proficient in the use of Microsoft365 applications, particularly Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint
You are reliable and confident, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, are hands-on and can interact with individuals at all levels within and outside of the organization
You are service-oriented but able to set priorities for internal clients and manage your team and tasks accordingly
You have oral and written German and English language skills at a working proficiency level and experience in leading teams and projects. Additional languages are an asset
Oversight of multiple locations in a worldwide role is an asset as there may be potential to develop into a multi-site international role
Additional Information
PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to about D&I at PartnerRe.