Director, Talent and Learning Effectiveness

Sodexo; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a senior talent leader to shape talent strategy, development, and the employee experience across our global organization. You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources to drive performance and growth, influencing how we attract, grow, and retain top talent.

Responsibilities include leading leadership development, succession planning, and internal career growth while leveraging data-driven insights to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7 years of management experience required.
• 7 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Shape talent strategy, development, and experience across the organization.
• Lead and mentor teams, setting direction and deploying resources.
• Partner with business leaders to align people strategy with organizational goals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the job

You will play a key role shaping the future of talent strategy, development, and experience across a dynamic global organization. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving innovation, elevating employee journeys, and influencing how we attract, grow, and retain top talent.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range

$134640 - $209110

Incentive Eligibility

Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

• Champion large-scale initiatives that shape the talent and learning landscape, influencing both regional and global success.
• Lead the continuous evolution of programs that accelerate leadership development, succession, and internal career growth.
• Craft meaningful, engaging talent experiences that inspire employees at every stage of their journey.
• Leverage data-driven insights to sharpen strategy, optimize performance, and fuel continuous improvement.
• Build powerful partnerships across the business, collaborating with leaders and external experts to align people strategy with bold organizational goals.
• Harness cutting-edge tools and technology to advance talent practices, ensuring innovation and scalability.
• Lead and mentor high-performing teams, fostering an inclusive, growth-minded culture that delivers measurable results.

What you’ll bring

• Skillset to build strategic relationships and collaborate effectively with business leaders, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Consulting, influencing, and negotiation skills to drive alignment, shape solutions, and deliver impact across diverse teams.
• Expertise in managing operations, coordinating complex projects, and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative thinking paired with a customer-focused mindset, ensuring talent strategies and solutions meet evolving business needs.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing, coaching, and motivating teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 7 years
• Related Experience: 7 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 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.