Director, Workplace Services

About the role

The Workplace Services Leader role at Hadrian is responsible for establishing and leading the workplace services function. This includes designing and building the workplace services organization, overseeing office buildouts and expansions, managing physical security, and ensuring workplace infrastructure at both offices and manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the workplace services function
• Establish the workplace services vision, strategy, and operating model across all locations
• Hire, onboard, and develop a high-performing team capable of executing day-to-day operations at scale
• Set clear ownership, service levels, and accountability so execution is distributed and consistent
• Oversee workplace infrastructure and environment
• Oversee office and workplace buildouts, expansions, and reconfigurations across locations
• Provide direction and oversight for initiatives such as soundproofing conference rooms, configuring desk layouts, selecting furniture, and ensuring functional workspaces
• Oversee coordination with electrical, networking, and facilities vendors to ensure all workspaces are powered, connected, and operational
• Oversee workplace infrastructure at manufacturing sites that supports employees, including offices, meeting rooms, break areas, and common spaces
• Physical Security Oversight
• Oversee the workplace physical security program across all locations
• Provide leadership and direction for access control systems, badge programs, visitor management, and camera vendors
• Partner closely with IT, Security, and EHS on access requirements, incident response coordination, and site readiness
• Ensure physical security programs scale appropriately as new locations open and headcount grows
• Lead while executing temporarily
• Step in as needed to support execution while the team is being built, without becoming the long-term executor
• Focus personal effort on unblocking progress, setting direction, and enabling others to execute effectively
• Transition hands-on work to team members quickly as roles are hired and onboarded
• Vendor, Budget, and Program Ownership
• Own vendor strategy, selection, contracts, and performance management for workplace services and physical security
• Own the workplace services budget and forecasting as the company expands
• Balance speed, quality, and cost in a fast-growing environment
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Partner closely with People Operations, IT, Finance, EHS, and other operational teams to ensure workplaces are aligned with company needs
• Collaborate with EHS on workspace design and site changes to ensure safety considerations are incorporated
• Ensure workplaces, access, and services are ready to support rapid onboarding and growth
• Potential to partner with leadership on site strategy and future location planning
• Standards and Readiness
• Establish and maintain workplace and security policies, documentation, and operating standards
• Ensure high levels of reliability, cleanliness, accessibility, and security across all sites
• Support audits or inspections related to facilities and security in partnership with relevant teams

Requirements

• Significant proven experience in workplace services, facilities management, office operations, physical security, or related functions with increasing leadership scope
• Proven experience building and scaling teams in a high growth environment
• Strong track record of overseeing multi-site workplace programs rather than personally executing long-term
• Ability to move quickly from zero to structure while prioritizing what matters most
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and external partners at scale
• Excellent judgment, communication, and stakeholder leadership skills

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting rapid headcount growth and opening new locations
• Background in environments that blend office and manufacturing settings
• Strong organizational design instincts and hiring judgment
• Ability to create leverage by building teams and systems quickly
• Pragmatic, ownership-driven mindset with a bias toward speed and clarity
• Passion for building environments that help teams operate at their best

Compensation

The target salary range for this role is $155,000 - $205,000 (actual range may vary based on experience and performance).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401(k)
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hadrian is an equal opportunity employer. The Company provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics.