Workplace Assistant

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

The workplace assistant is the first point of contact for employees, candidates, customers, and vendors. This role provides front-desk coverage, visitor management, workplace & facilities support, and administrative coordination to ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-operated office environment. 

This position also supports day-to-day office operations and facilities coordination, helping maintain workplace functionality, address routine issues, and ensure continuity of operations in a high-visibility, professional setting. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first friendly point of contact; greet visitors and manage check-in processes to ensure a professional, warm and welcoming experience 

• Maintain office readiness, including cleanliness, organization, and overall presentation 

• Coordinate visitor management processes, including pre-registration and compliance with security protocols 

• Partner with Security to manage access, visitor flow, and adherence to onsite policies 

• Support day-to-day office operations, including office supplies, mail distribution, F&B re-stock and general administrative coordination 

• Coordinate and oversee facilities needs, including minor repairs, preventative upkeep, and vendor engagement for routine services 

• Monitor, track, and escalate operational and facilities-related issues to appropriate stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution 

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding by ensuring workspace readiness and supporting basic setup and orientation logistics 

• Support meetings and events through coordination of room setup, catering, and space readiness 

• Track recurring issues and provide feedback to Workplace and Facilities to improve office operations 

• Perform a range of administrative tasks to support overall office efficiency and day-to-day operations 

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage front-facing responsibilities with professionalism, including greeting visitors, handling inquiries, and maintaining a positive organizational image  

• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with experience managing schedules, appointments, and multiple priorities simultaneously  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across teams and with external stakeholders  

• Detail-oriented with the ability to track, manage, and follow up on tasks, projects, and administrative processes  

• Experience supporting operational workflows, including data entry, documentation, and cross-functional coordination  

• Proficiency in workplace tools and systems, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Envoy, Confluence, and Microsoft Excel  

• Familiarity with submitting and managing facilities requests and handling basic IT support requests or ticketing systems