Administrator, Workplace Services

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $200+ billion in assets under management as of 2025. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has over 1,200 employees and offices in 26 cities worldwide.​
 

For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com.

Responsibilities

Based in Los Angeles, the administrator in the Workplace Services function of Corporate Services is responsible for a key portfolio of essential services to Oaktree stakeholders.   The administrator will have a focus on employee engagement, visitor experience, and excellence in workplace services within Oaktree’s new hybrid-working and agile-seating model.  This professional will manage multiple projects from start to finish, and must be a skilled communicator and collaborator who can partner effectively on various employee engagement and/or culture-bearing initiatives and opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and execute all programming for corporate catering, pantries, employee meals, and other special programming for the LA office. 
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for corporate catering vendors. 
• Manage budget for the Corporate Pantry and Catering account line; complete quarterly and annual analysis as required.
• Make recommendations for new tactics to engage employees in the framework of Oaktree’s workplace strategies.
• Manage client meeting services, including service levels and partnership with LA administrators and special requests.
• Lead or participate in the creation and execution of special office events, including seasonal events, DEI-related events, and ad-hoc events or initiatives.
• Assist in the LA office visitor experience, including those of external guests and Oaktree employee intra-office visits.
• Contribute to the operations of Our Communities Matter, Oaktree’s employee charitable giving platform. 
• Assist with volunteer opportunities and outreach to Oaktree employee resource groups
• Manage quarterly all-office administration meetings, including agenda creation, presentation management, and day-of logistics.
• Contribute to the emergency preparedness function for the Los Angeles office.
• Contribute to a broad level of employee communications and/or employee engagement efforts, with an ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person across the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in administration, hospitality/catering, event planning, or office management
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to escalate issues needing attention
• Demonstrated track record of skillful communications and effective business writing.
• Strong proficiency in Excel skills
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint skills, including charts and applying style guidelines
• Proven ability to manage tasks with competing priorities and deadlines, independently determining order of priority and self-initiating other value-added tasks

.Personal Attributes

• Outstanding initiative, integrity, professionalism and motivation to succeed
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills
• Effective time-management and prioritization skills with the ability to switch between tasks as required
• Strong work ethic focused on continuous development, performance, accountability, and self-motivation
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional customer service skills and mindset
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Base Salary

$85,000 - $95,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work arrangement.  The base salary offered will be commensurate with experience and/or qualifications, industry knowledge and expertise, as well as prior training and education.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.

For positions based in Los Angeles

For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.