Vice President, NorAm Human Resources - Universities

Lead the Human Resources function for our Education segments, including Higher Education and Schools. 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.

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 per year - $378730 per year

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

• 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

• 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

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

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.

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