Senior Manager, Human Resources

Sodexo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in New York is seeking an HR professional to blend strategy with hands-on support. You’ll partner with business leaders to shape workforce strategies, coach managers, and ensure HR practices are compliant and effective, delivering measurable impact across the organization.

As an individual contributor, you will handle specialized tasks, drive workforce planning, onboarding, and change initiatives, while leading payroll, benefits, and records management, and using data to guide decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Management experience: 5 years.
• Related experience: 3 years.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Coaching & consulting

HR operations knowledge

Data analytics

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

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

$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 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.