Vice President, NorAm Human Resources

Entegra; North Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 244,000 - 379,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Welll

401(k) Plan with Matching Contribu

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities andTuition

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a senior HR executive to lead the Human Resources function in a remote leadership role, partnering closely with the Segment CEO to guide talent, engagement, and business success across the segment.

You will shape people strategy, drive transformation, and develop talent initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and accelerate results, with enterprise-level visibility and a strong focus on an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 10 years of management experience
• 10 years related experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function and partner with the Segment CEO to drive talent, engagement, and organizational performance.
• Drive workforce transformation initiatives and develop talent strategies for business growth.
• Align people strategy with enterprise goals and drive business success at scale.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Talent development

Workforce planning

Organizational design

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Lead the Human Resources function. This remote leadership role partners closely with the Segment CEO, providing strategic HR guidance to drive talent, engagement, and business success.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience driving business growth and retention, leading workforce transformation initiatives, and developing talent strategies that strengthen organizational performance and accelerate results.

About the job

This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced HR executive ready to shape the future of people strategy across a dynamic business segment. You'll partner directly with senior leadership to align talent, culture, and operational priorities with enterprise goals—driving transformation, engagement, and business success at scale.

Provides strategic vision and direction, leading organization or its business function. Oversees area of responsibility, directing the responsibilities of employees. Holds management accountability for a business, division, major geography, corporate function or major corporate sub-function. Develops, establishes and approves long-term vision and strategy for the area managed. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and / or indirect reports. The scope of responsibility includes the entire organization and / or selected line of business / business entity.

Pay Range: $243695 - $378730

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 enterprise outcomes by aligning HR strategy with business vision and operational performance
• Lead large-scale workforce initiatives focused on talent development, succession, and organizational design
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless HR service delivery and compliance across the enterprise
• Shape an inclusive, high-performance culture through impactful engagement and recognition programs
• Drive change through digital transformation and data-informed HR solutions
• Guide strategic workforce planning, labor relations, and HR budgeting with strong business acumen
• Be a key voice at the executive table, championing people-first strategies that fuel innovation and growth

What you'll bring

• A strategic mindset to influence senior leaders and drive alignment between people initiatives and business outcomes
• Deep expertise in human resources disciplines, including talent development, workforce planning, and organizational design
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills that foster collaboration across all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to lead through change with agility, resilience, and a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• A data-driven approach to decision-making, with experience using analytics to guide strategy and optimize performance

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 10 years
• Related Experience: 10 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.