At Alight, we believe a company s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight.
Our Values:
Champion People be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight act with integrity, be real and empower others.
It s why we re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com.
(THE ROLE)
Facility & Office Services Deputy Manager Chennai
(RESPONSIBILITIES)
- Represent the Alight Brand in a positive and pleasant way to clients, employees, and guests
- Communicate with external contractors and vendors concerning facility needs
- Identifies opportunities for optimization and create processes that increase efficiency, reduce costs
- Collaborate with Third-Party Security, Data Privacy, Finance, Legal, HR and business leaders to define and/or streamline processes where dependencies exist with Real Estate Team
- Manage daily facilities operations within Chennai, ensuring smooth functioning of all services including housekeeping, security, front office, and vendor coordination.
- Mentor junior facilities staff and specialists; support hiring and development in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Oversee vendor performance, manage Annual Maintenance Contracts, and ensure timely processing of invoices in coordination with procurement and finance.
- Ensure adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety standards, conduct regular inspections, and support audits and compliance initiatives.
- Assist in facility upgrades, refurbishments, and new site setups, coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors. Oversee building installments and/or refurbishments
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts; track operational expenses and prepare regular reports for leadership.
- Manage general office duties Create and distribute general office notices, coordinate office meetings including catering and conference room bookings, ordering office supplies, processing mail, etc. May include supporting front office reception and switchboard responsibilities.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair activities of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other technical systems in accordance with industry standards and best practices.
- Handle General accounting work with vendors to obtain necessary documents for vendor creation, invoice processing, follow-up with AP on payment inquiries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide Real Estate/technical support during new facility startups, renovations, or relocations.
- Help coordinate facility services in other locations if and as needed
- Maintain strong relationships with Landlord(s), Vendors & Internal (housekeeping, pest control) professionals to ensure property upkeep, standards & enhancements at the site are being managed.
- Manage & document knowledge and tools to best facilitate the company s need for optimal site management & operations
- Assist in market analysis & comparatives for services & material/ equipment for site operations
(REQUIREMENTS)
- Bachelor s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, or a related field (Master s preferred).
- 8-10 years of experience in facilities management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Work from office opportunity
- Strong knowledge of soft and technical services, including MEP systems and vendor management.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook), facility management tools, and reporting.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to travel within India
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Job Location: Chennai
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy Statement
Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note, this job description does not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
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