Compliance Manager - Airport Lounges

Sodexo; Potomac (MD); Remote; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking a Licenses & Permits Compliance professional to ensure regulatory adherence across a broad North American aviation network. You’ll work with internal teams and leadership to safeguard business continuity and enable expansion.

The role emphasizes independent task execution, with collaboration on specialized compliance projects, in a fast-paced environment with EST hours and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and how to translate into actions.
• Experience with labor relations and collective bargaining environments.
• Proven accuracy and urgency in high-volume settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee licenses and permits compliance across North American aviation sites.
• Identify risks and propose policy improvements to mitigate liabilities.
• Monitor licensing, wage, and regulatory compliance on a daily basis.
• Represent compliance needs in labor relations meetings and leadership briefings.
• Provide concise, actionable updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Labor relations

Administrative skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Compliance tracking systems

Job description

Leads Licenses & Permits compliance across the North America Aviation portfolio, overseeing regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, audit readiness, operational discipline, and executive reporting.

Sodexo Live! creates unforgettable experiences through hospitality at airports, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, zoos, museums, and more. Remote role with EST hours; some travel required.

About the job

Join a fast-paced and high-impact environment where you’ll play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and operational readiness across a dynamic network of airport locations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with internal teams and leadership, helping to safeguard business continuity and support expansion efforts.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $64600 per year - $100430 per year

What’s in it for you

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively track and manage compliance across critical areas of airport operations
• Take ownership of identifying risks and recommending policy improvements to mitigate liabilities
• Monitor day-to-day activities to ensure adherence to licensing, wage, and regulatory standards
• Participate in labor relations meetings and contribute to informed decision-making
• Interface regularly with senior leadership, delivering clear, concise compliance updates and insights
• Play a strategic role in supporting new business development through compliance readiness
• Be part of a collaborative, growth-focused team that values your attention to detail and strategic thinking

What you’ll bring

• Understanding of regulatory frameworks with the ability to analyze compliance requirements and translate them into actionable strategies
• Familiarity with labor relations and collective bargaining agreements, especially in unionized environments
• Administrative skills with a sharp eye for detail, accuracy, and urgency in high- volume or deadline-driven settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or compliance tracking systems to manage and report critical data
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive mindset and clear communication style

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate's degree or equivalent experience Related Experience: 2 years

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.

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 a 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.