Vice President Of Human Resources

Overview

Compass Corporate

Salary: $190000-$220000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus eligible

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading food service and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states.

Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

As the Vice President of Human Resources, you will partner closely with the executive team to design, develop, and implement people strategies that support the organization’s long‑term goals. This role serves as a strategic and tactical advisor to senior leadership—championing excellence in people practices, driving operational alignment, and fostering a high‑performance culture. You will collaborate across HR and business functions to support growth, optimize processes, and strengthen organizational capability.

• Partner with Executive Leadership to shape and execute the company’s vision and strategic direction
• Serve as a senior advisor to the CEO and leadership team on all people‑related matters
• Collaborate with HR subject matter experts to develop aligned, business‑focused solutions
• Develop and implement HR strategies that support organizational goals and manage risk
• Align HR policies, practices, and systems with long‑range objectives
• Support sales presentations and client retention efforts
• Lead initiatives focused on equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion
• Provide strategic guidance on employee relations and workforce practices
• Re‑engineer HR processes to improve efficiency and support business operations
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and HR best practices
• Evaluate HR programs, operations, and policy effectiveness
• Present HR metrics, analytics, and KPIs to the CEO
• Build strong relationships with leaders and key stakeholders
• Coach senior leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness and executive presence
• Cultivate a high‑performing, values‑based culture
• Serve as a senior member of the Compass Group North America People Leadership Team

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple HR functions
• Experience working in unionized environments (required), with exposure to day‑to‑day labor relations matters
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and financial understanding
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and strengthen executive presence
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to travel as needed

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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