Human Resources Manager - Contract

Sodexo Live!; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead day-to-day HR for Vancouver Convention Centre operations.

You will partner with operational leaders, manage hourly recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management while ensuring compliance with BC employment laws. This contract role focuses on creating a positive, inclusive workplace, handling sensitive employee matters with professionalism, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support a high-volume events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• 6+ years progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in leadership.
• Experience in hospitality or high-volume service environments is an asset.
• Working knowledge of BC employment standards, human rights and workplace safety.
• Experience supporting employee relations, investigations and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and operational roles.
• Coordinate onboarding, documentation and required training.
• Provide HR support on policies, leaves, compensation and concerns.
• Lead workplace investigations in line with policies and legal requirements.
• Partner with management and safety reps to maintain a safe workplace.
• Support leaders with performance management and workforce planning.
• Build strong relationships across culinary, hospitality, facilities and operations.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

Workplace safety

Relationship building

HR leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

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.

Location

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to support Sodexo Live! operations at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Employment Type

Contract

Unit Description

Located on Vancouver's waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop, the award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world. As British Columbia's flagship convention centre, the facility hosts hundreds of events each year and welcomes hundreds of thousands of attendees, generating significant economic activity for the province.

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.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Salary: $90000 - $95000 per year