Workplace Experience Manager

Who are we?

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.  

Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

This position is based out of our Becker, MN office 5 days a week. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. 

The Workplace Experience Manager is a pivotal role that deeply influences and shapes company culture by merging physical space, technology, and human interaction to foster an engaging, productive, and inclusive environment. This person acts as a bridge between employees and leadership, ensuring the workplace reflects and reinforces the company’s values.

Your impact:

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  Champion Company Values: Serve as a culture champion by leading by example and ensuring the physical and digital environment promotes the organization's mission and values.
  
  


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  Foster a Sense of Belonging and Community: Design and implement initiatives, events, and programs that encourage social interaction, collaboration, and a strong sense of community among all employees, whether in-office or remote.
  
  


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  Organize Culture-Building Events: Plan and coordinate diverse events such as team-building activities, social gatherings (happy hours, lunch-and-learns), wellness programs, and company-wide meetings to boost morale and connection.
  
  
  
  


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  Manage Onboarding Experiences: Enhance the new employee journey to ensure they feel welcomed, informed, and quickly integrated into the company culture, setting a positive tone from the start.
  
  


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  Facilitate Open Communication & Feedback: Act as the first point of contact for employee concerns and questions, and establish effective, transparent communication channels to ensure all voices are heard and valued.
  
  


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  Lead Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Initiatives: Collaborate with HR and other teams to create an inclusive work environment that respects and celebrates diverse backgrounds and promotes equitable experiences for all employees.
  
  


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  Curate Physical and Digital Spaces: Strategically design office layouts and integrate workplace technology (e.g., room booking systems, communication platforms) to support different work styles and facilitate both focused work and spontaneous collaboration, which in turn supports the desired culture.
  
  


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  Utilize Data-Driven Insights: Gather and analyze employee feedback through surveys, focus groups, and data analytics to understand evolving needs and preferences, using these insights to continuously improve the workplace culture and experience.
  
  


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  Promote Employee Well-being: Implement wellness programs (mental health support, fitness challenges, ergonomic assessments) that demonstrate the company's commitment to employee health and work-life balance, directly impacting job satisfaction and retention.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

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  Proven experience in a role focused on employee engagement, human resources, internal communications, or facilities management.
  
  
  
  


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  Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
  
  


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  Ability to collaborate effectively across functions (HR, IT, Facilities, Leadership) to align initiatives with business goals.
  
  


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  Experience in project management, event coordination, and managing budgets.
  
  


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  A people-first mindset with empathy and a proactive approach to problem solving.
  
  


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  Familiarity with data analysis and workplace technology platforms to measure impact and optimize programs.
  
  
  

About you:

• 3+ years of related experience


• College degree preferred


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite


• Background in either restaurants or events is preferred


• Office Management background is preferred


• Travel Occasionally 1- 2 times per year

What's in this for you?

Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.

Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.

Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it! We also offer half-day Summer Fridays!

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.