Events and Workplace Specialist

About Calo
Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms, built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers. 

Launched in Bahrain in 2019, we have since expanded to 6 countries, delivered millions of meals to our customers, and launched our very own Grab & Go Cafe concepts.

We're on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions - no small thinking here. 

Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Events & Workplace Specialist to join our People & Culture Team in Bahrain, leading efforts to maintain and elevate Calo’s work environment. This role will focus specifically on enhancing the experience of the office. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating positive experiences, has an interest in project management, and thrives under pressure with a creative flair. A strong sense of humor and meme literacy is a plus!

Main Responsibilities

Office Management

• Oversee overall office operations, including maintenance, merch, supply management, and equipment purchasing
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts with service providers
• Track and maintain office assets, ensuring employees received equipment within allocated budgets
• Monitor and manage office budgets, providing accurate and timely reporting
• Coordinate office layout, ensuring that the office is clean and a good representation of Calo brand and values
   

Employee Experience

• Lead employee engagement initiatives including social events, birthdays, pop-ups and celebrations
• Assist in the onboarding process for new hires and provide general support to visitors
• Design and manage merch for Calo employees
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Collaborate with the People Partner team on various initiatives and special projects

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, or any related field
• Fresh graduates or 1 year of experience is 
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic

Knowledge and Competency

• Culture development
• Employee wellness and well-being
• Events and initiatives
• Experienced in on-boarding/off-boarding
• Experienced in managing budgets & office finances 

Personality

• Strong communicator and will voice opinions in constructive ways
• People-oriented, finds joy and happiness in making people’s lives better
• Approachable personality and able to communicate with empathy and patience
• Anticipate and identify people's needs without people asking
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative attitude