Regional Human Resources Director - West

Location Information:

We are seeking an experienced Regional Human Resources Director for our West US Region. This is a remote position which supports a mixture of larger and smaller account locations, to include stadiums, convention centers, airport lounges, and/or other public event venues.

California is preferred.

Principal Function:

Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, the Regional Human Resources Director is responsible for the overall management of Centerplate's human resources systems and practices at various locations within an assigned region, comprising of about 80 units, and will support an expansive employee base including management, administrative, non-union, and union employees.

The Regional HR Director will serve as a strategic business partner, teaming with regional operations executives in establishing objectives and priorities for their region. As a hands-on leader, he or she will work closely with General Managers and onsite management teams to provide guidance on local, state and federal compliance issues and interpretation of company policies and procedures. They will support their region through providing training and assistance with recruitment and retention strategies, as well as guidance on matters of employee relations. He or she will operate with sufficient independence to ensure fairness, equity and objectivity for all employees, while supporting Centerplate's vision, mission and values.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Leverage the capabilities of the workforce in the field by supporting District and onsite HR Managers in management of day-to-day HR practices.
• Participate in special projects related to the development and implementation of organizational HR business strategies.
• Serve as the senior HR resource for the operations in the area of responsibility.
• Understand the business challenges and opportunities in each unit and be a support to the leaders and team members where needed.
• Contribute to the goal of making Sodexo Live!#1 in Event Hospitality and the #1 Employer of Choice through personal commitment and leading by example.

Qualifications/Skills:

• 5 years' experience leading HR generalist teams
• Bachelor's degree in HR management, organizational development or related field preferred.
• Previous multi-unit responsibilities within the food service, hospitality or similar industry. Experience and knowledge of the sports and leisure industry is a plus.
• Excellent presentation, public speaking and influencing skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with strong ability to promote and participate in team environment concepts.
• Ability to create and understand written and oral direction and to communicate same with others.
• Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification or equivalent designation is a plus
• Flexibility and mobility to meet the needs of various locations. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays with extensive travel given business needs.

Preference provided to qualified internal candidates.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or local law.