We’re an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America’s most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,000 team members across multiple companies, we create best-in-class products that help make the world healthier and happier. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $600 million of revenue annually. Learn more about our brands.
We’re Looking For An: IT Helpdesk Technician
Location: Hybrid (Woodland Hills, CA)
What You’ll Be Doing: The Help Desk Technician will be the first point of contact for users experiencing technical issues within our organization. You will provide timely and efficient support to resolve problems related to hardware, software, network connectivity, and various IT systems. This role requires excellent communication skills, technical proficiency, and a customer-focused approach to deliver exceptional service to our users.
- Ensure that all employee IT equipment and services are in working order, including Macs, Windows desktops and laptops, IOS devices, printers, wireless networks, and audiovisual systems.
- Act as the first point of contact for IT needs. Track issues and take ownership of problems and see them to resolution. Escalate issues and involve experts wherever required in order to resolve issues as quickly as possible.
- Anticipate problems that the users may encounter and address them proactively. Continually monitor and assess support requirements. Create system support documentation as needed.
- Proactively manage any planned changes and upgrades. Inform those who would be impacted and ensure everything is working when changes are completed.
- Recommend hardware and software solutions, including new product acquisitions and upgrades.
- Provide technical support and maintenance for conference rooms/collaborative workspaces and offices utilizing audiovisual systems.
- Ability to provide remote support to other offices, ensuring seamless IT operations across all locations.
- Manage the local ticket system and assist with tickets.
- Setup new hires/terminations. This includes providing remote setup for employees in other offices.
Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):
- Technical Support: Provide first-line technical support to end-users via phone, email, or in-person, addressing issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot technical problems reported by users, utilizing established procedures and resources to identify root causes and implement solutions promptly.
- Documentation: Accurately document all support requests, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in the ticketing system, ensuring comprehensive records of incidents and resolutions.
- Escalation: Escalate unresolved issues to Level 2 or Level 3 support teams, following established escalation procedures and providing relevant information for further investigation
- User Training: Assist users with basic technical guidance and training on commonly used software applications, systems, and IT resources to enhance their productivity and self-sufficiency.
- Software Installation and Updates: Install, configure, and update software applications on user devices as required, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements and security policies.
- Hardware Maintenance: Perform basic hardware maintenance tasks such as replacing components, upgrading memory, or installing peripherals to ensure optimal performance of user devices.
- System Monitoring: Monitor IT systems and network infrastructure for potential issues or anomalies, proactively identifying and addressing emerging problems to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Compliance: Adhere to IT policies, procedures, and security guidelines, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational data and resources.
- Customer Service: Provide friendly, professional, and responsive customer service, actively listening to users’ concerns, empathizing with their frustrations, and striving to resolve issues promptly to meet or exceed their expectations.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2+ years previous helpdesk or desktop technical support
- experience, preferably in a large corporate environment
- Proficiency with Mac, Windows, iOS and Android devices
- Experience working with cloud-based environments (G-Suite, Office 365, Netsuite, Adobe)
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (wireless, printing, file sharing, VOIP, mobile devices)
- Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience) (preferred)
- Familiar with Cisco Meraki networking equipment (preferred)
- Microsoft Entra ID administration; on-premises Active Directory a plus (preferred)
- Experience with distribution center operations and corporate environments (preferred)
- Azure admin experience; Microsoft Intune/mobile device management (MDM) (preferred)
- CompTIA A+ certification (preferred)
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Bonus Opportunities – Earn more with both annual and monthly bonus programs tied to performance.
- Investing in Your Future – We match up to 3.5% of your 401(k) contributions and offer a company-sponsored Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), helping your retirement savings grow alongside the company. Learn more.
- Work-Life Balance – Start your first year accruing up to 15 days of vacation, plus 6 paid sick and mental health days.
- Well-Being Support – Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program, company closure dates, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and expanded mental health benefits—we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- Career Growth – Grow with us through our mentorship program, continuous learning opportunities, and performance-based pay increases designed to help you advance.
- Make an Impact – Give back through our charity sponsorships. Together, we’ve donated over $9 million to communities worldwide.
- Additional Benefits - Cell/internet reimbursement, free employee products, annual events, and more!
The base hourly range is $26.35 - $35.14, plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.
The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
A Note to Recruiting Agencies: At Golden Hippo, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team. Occasionally, we might use staffing or recruiting agencies to support our internal team in finding the right candidates. Agencies are not authorized to contact our hiring teams directly to present candidates. Our internal Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. Golden Hippo will need written approval and a signed agreement before submitting any candidate info for a specific job opening. Without this, we won’t pay any fees for placements. Thank you for your understanding.
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Skills Required
- Provide first-line technical support to end-users via phone, email, or in-person
- Diagnose and troubleshoot technical problems using established procedures
- Accurately document support requests, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in ticketing system
- Escalate unresolved issues to Level 2 or Level 3 support following procedures
- Assist users with basic technical guidance and training on common software and systems
- Install, configure, and update software applications, ensuring licensing and security compliance
- Perform basic hardware maintenance tasks (replace components, upgrade memory, install peripherals)
- Monitor IT systems and network infrastructure for issues and proactively address problems
- Adhere to IT policies, procedures, and security guidelines
- Provide friendly, professional, and responsive customer service
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2+ years previous helpdesk or desktop technical support experience
- Experience in a large corporate environment
- Proficiency with Mac, Windows, iOS and Android devices
- Experience working with cloud-based environments (G-Suite, Office 365, NetSuite, Adobe)
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (wireless, printing, file sharing, VOIP, mobile devices)
- Associate's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Familiarity with Cisco Meraki networking equipment
- Microsoft Entra ID administration; on-premises Active Directory (a plus)
- Experience with distribution center operations and corporate environments
- Azure administration experience; Microsoft Intune / mobile device management (MDM)
- CompTIA A+ certification
What the Team is Saying
Golden Hippo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Company materials state 100% employer-paid premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision, making core coverage unusually low-cost. This headline feature is emphasized as a major cost saver compared with typical employer contributions.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match is highlighted, adding predictable long-term savings beyond base pay. This structured match complements other compensation elements and encourages steady retirement building.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is promoted, offering ownership value at no direct cost to employees. This provides additional long-term wealth upside alongside salary and bonus programs.
Golden Hippo Insights
What We Do
With over 900 team members across multiple companies dedicated to improving lives, we create best-in-class products that bring health and happiness. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $600 million of revenue annually. From brand ideation to ad creation to product fulfillment, the entire process happens in-house.
Why Work With Us
Golden Hippo’s one-of-a-kind company culture is driven by collaboration, innovation, and initiative. The same tenacity and scrappiness that built Golden Hippo in 2011 still drives our culture to this day. We work hard, have fun, and strive to make a lasting impact on everything we do.
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