contract manager

Sodexo Live! in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! in Vancouver is seeking a Human Resources Manager on a contract basis to lead the day-to-day HR functions at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

You will partner with operations leadership, manage hourly recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and workplace compliance, ensuring alignment with company policies and BC requirements. This role requires 6+ years of HR experience, including 4 years in leadership, with hospitality or high-volume environments preferred; a Bachelor's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 4 years in leadership.
• Experience in hospitality, convention centres or high-volume service environments is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of British Columbia employment standards, human rights and workplace health and safety.
• Proven ability to handle employee relations, investigations and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and operational positions.
• Coordinate onboarding, employment documents and required training.
• Serve as HR resource for policies, procedures, leaves, compensation and other matters.
• Support workplace investigations in line with policies and applicable legal requirements.
• Partner with management and workplace safety representatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Provide visible HR support in a high-volume convention and events setting.
• Collaborate with culinary, hospitality, facilities, operations and leadership teams.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Workplace compliance

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Human Resources Manager - Contract

Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Employment Type: Contract

Salary: $90,000 to $95,000 YEAR annually

Terms of employment: Full time

Start date: Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Source: Talent.com #633017787798005720

About Sodexo Live!

At Sodexo Live! we take pride in creating exceptional experiences at some of the most prestigious venues in the world and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members.

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something greater. Here, you’ll build a career where every day is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we’ll provide the support and resources you need to thrive. Every day, you’ll play an important role in creating memorable experiences for our guests and an engaging workplace for our team members.

Job Overview

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the day-to-day human resources function for Sodexo Live! operations at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This position will serve as a trusted HR partner to operational leaders and employees, with a strong focus on hourly recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, onboarding, training, performance management, HR administration and workplace compliance. The HR Manager will help foster a positive, inclusive and respectful workplace while ensuring HR practices are consistent with Sodexo Live! policies, applicable collective agreements, and applicable British Columbia employment, human rights, workplace safety and privacy requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and operational positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and onboarding.
• Ensure recruitment and selection practices comply with applicable B.C. human rights and employment requirements.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, employment documentation and required training.
• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns, policies, procedures, leaves, compensation and other employment matters.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead workplace investigations in accordance with company policies and applicable legal requirements.
• Partner with management and workplace safety representatives to support a safe and healthy work environment and compliance with WorkSafeBC requirements.
• Provide visible HR support in a high-volume convention and events environment.
• Build strong working relationships with culinary, hospitality, facilities, operations and leadership teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in an HR leadership, management or supervisory capacity.
• Experience in hospitality, food and beverage, catering, convention centres, events or other high-volume service environments is an asset.
• Working knowledge of British Columbia employment standards, human rights and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience supporting employee relations, investigations, performance management and workplace accommodations.
• Strong understanding of recruitment and retention strategies for hourly and high-volume workforces.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with employees, managers, senior leaders and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, empathy and sound judgment.

Advertised until

2026-08-24