Area Human Resources Manager

Sodexo Careers; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading service management company is seeking an Area Human Resources Manager in the Cincinnati Metro Area. The ideal candidate will support union frontline staff and managers across multiple hospitals. Responsibilities include engaging staff, mediating grievances, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Required qualifications include HR management experience in a unionized setting and a minimum education of an Associate's Degree. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and is open to candidates looking to make a significant impact in HR.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience.
• At least 2 years functional experience in HR.
• Expert at coaching, developing, and building teams and culture in a fast paced environment.
• Extensive labor and relations experience in a union environment.
• Proven successes in employee coaching and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage union frontline staff across multiple locations.
• Represent organization in grievance meetings and mediations.
• Monitor compliance with labor laws and union contracts.
• Conduct investigations into employee concerns.
• Provide coaching on performance management.
• Identify workplace trends and recommend solutions.
• Support resolution of employee complaints.

Skills

HR management experience in a union environment

Coaching and developing teams

Labor relations experience

Employee engagement skills

Labor relations

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo Healthcare is seeking a Area Human Resources Manager to support several hospitals for UCHealth in the Cincinnati Metro Area. The Area HR Manager will support food service and environmental services (EVS) managers, supervisors and union frontline employees. Salary range is negotiable depending on experience with a full benefits package that kicks in immediately.

What You'll Do

• support, engage, and help retain union frontline staff, supervisors, and managers (600+ employees) in multiple locations
• represent Sodexo in grievance meetings, mediations, arbitrations, and labor‑management committees
• monitor compliance with labor laws and union contract obligations
• conduct thorough, impartial investigations into employee concerns, misconduct allegations, and workplace conflicts
• provide coaching to managers on performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution
• identify workplace trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve morale, engagement, and retention
• support the resolution of employee complaints while balancing organizational needs and legal considerations

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate\'s education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate\'s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• HR management experience in a union environment required
• seasoned experience supporting union employees and large diverse teams (500+ employees)
• an expert at coaching, developing, and building teams and culture in a fast paced, ever changing environment
• extensive labor and relations experience in a union environment
• proven successes in employee coaching and engagement

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 2 years

Minimum Functional Experience – 2 years in HR