Senior Manager, Human Resources

Sodexo; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a senior HR leader in the Menlo Park area to partner with business leaders, shaping workforce strategies and coaching teams. You’ll ensure HR practices are aligned, compliant, and effective, delivering measurable impact for the organization.

You’ll manage people, set direction, and deploy resources; responsibilities include performance reviews, pay reviews, and hire/fire decisions, with progression tied to leadership capabilities and business knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of management experience in HR.
• 3–5 years related HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees HR operations and ensures compliant people-first support.
• Leads recruitment onboarding payroll and labor relations.
• Partners with business leaders to shape workforce strategies.
• Drives culture, engagement, and employee experience.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive coaching

HR operations

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Oversees HR operations ensuring fair people first support through investigations coaching and issue resolution. Drives recruitment onboarding payroll CBA guidance and compliance while strengthening culture engagement and team development.

Leads HR coordination in a fast paced setting managing investigations corrective actions payroll and labor relations. Builds an engaged workforce through recruitment and onboarding that elevate culture performance and employee experience.

About The Job

Bring your HR expertise to a role that’s equal parts strategy and support. In this position, you'll partner closely with business leaders to shape workforce strategies, coach teams, and ensure HR practices are aligned, compliant, and effective making a measurable impact every step of the way.

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:

$103445 per year - $133870 per year

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

• Influence business outcomes by aligning people strategies with organizational goals
• Coach managers on performance, engagement, and workforce planning
• Play a key role in onboarding, acquisitions, and change initiatives
• Lead HR operations, including benefits, payroll, and records management
• Help design and deliver programs that strengthen culture and employee experience
• Ensure policies and practices meet legal requirements and company standards
• Leverage data to spot trends, guide decisions, and support continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

• A strategic mindset to align HR initiatives to broader business goals and influence key stakeholders
• Strong coaching and consulting skills to support managers in talent development, performance, and workforce planning
• Deep knowledge of HR operations, including policies, compliance, benefits, and employee relations
• Experience using data and analytics to identify trends, inform decisions, and drive continuous improvement
• A collaborative leadership style with strengths in project management, prioritization, and building trusted relationships across the organization

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 5 years
• Related Experience: 3-5 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.