About Sodexo
Sodexo is a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences with annual revenues of €21.1 billion and more than 430,000 employees operating in 43 countries.
Sodexo is a family business founded by Pierre Bellon in 1966 and now managed by his daughter Sophie Bellon, who is Chairwoman and CEO.
We serve 80 million consumers each day with an integrated offering developed over more than 50 years of experience: from food services, reception, maintenance and cleaning to facilities and equipment management.
We are also a world leader in live event hosting, contributing to the success of prestigious events such as the Super Bowl, Tour de France, Roland Garros and most recently for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
Sodexo's success and performance are founded on its strong entrepreneurial spirit, independence, its sustainable business model and its ability to continuously develop and engage its employees throughout the world.
Sodexo promotes the fulfilment of its employees and contributes to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities where the company operates.
Our recruitment teams are trained in recruitment without discrimination, including people with disabilities. Our managers are also made aware of these issues and are our first ambassadors on these subjects.
Location : Multiple Global Sites (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
Introduction :
The Vice President of Human Resources (HR) – Shared Service Operations will be responsible for leading HR operations across multiple global sites, with a focus on optimizing HR processes and systems to drive operational efficiency and support business objectives. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Global HR Services, Integration, and Technology, this role requires deep expertise in HR service delivery, global workforce management, and process standardization. The VP of HR will play a key role in integrating technology into HR operations, ensuring seamless service delivery across all locations while maintaining regional adaptability.
Reports to: Senior Vice President of Global HR Services, Integration, and Technology
Key Responsabilities :
1. HR Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and implement HR strategies ensuring consistency across all regions.
- Provide leadership and strategic guidance to HR teams across multiple global sites, ensuring that HR practices support the broader organizational objectives.
- Collaborate closely with the executive team and other business leaders to align HR initiatives with company-wide strategies, with a focus on workforce optimization and process standardization.
2. HR Operations & Processes (Expanded):
- Lead the standardization and optimization of HR operations across global sites, ensuring efficient, scalable, and technology-driven processes.
- Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of HR technologies, including HRIS, payroll systems, and employee self-service platforms, ensuring seamless integration across all sites.
- Establish and oversee shared service centers or centralized HR functions to streamline HR service delivery, reduce operational costs, and improve response times across global locations.
- Ensure consistency in HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, payroll, benefits administration, time management, and compliance tracking, while allowing for regional variations in legal requirements.
- Partner with technology and integration teams to leverage data analytics in HR processes, enabling predictive analytics for workforce planning, turnover analysis, and performance management.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement in HR operations, using metrics to measure efficiency and identify areas for enhancement. Develop a global dashboard of HR KPIs (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, turnover rates, compliance rates) to drive decision-making and demonstrate HR’s impact on the business.
- Ensure that all HR systems and processes are compliant with both global and local regulatory requirements, minimizing risks while maximizing operational efficiency.
- Lead global HR initiatives aimed at digitizing HR functions, automating routine tasks, and ensuring the adoption of innovative tools that enhance the employee experience across all regions.
- Foster collaboration between regional HR teams and shared services, ensuring a cohesive and integrated approach to HR service delivery worldwide.
- Evaluate and refine employee lifecycle management processes, ensuring they are efficient and consistent across locations, with a focus on providing a high-quality employee experience.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on matters related to global HR operations, offering insights on how to enhance HR services and optimize workforce management.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a shared service-oriented industry.
- Proven experience managing HR operations across multiple global sites (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
- Strong expertise in implementing and optimizing HR technologies, shared services, and global HR processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead HR process improvement initiatives and implement scalable solutions.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Strategic thinker with a focus on operational excellence and HR service delivery optimization.
- Ability to travel internationally as needed.
Competencies:
- Global HR Operations Leadership
- HR Technology & Process Integration
- Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
- HR Metrics & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Leadership Development & Cross-Cultural Management
