Role Overview

Let your passion for people and operational excellence drive your success at Sodexo. As the in‑Unit Human Resources Manager, you will support a high‑profile environment by leading frontline employee relations, onboarding, payroll, labor relations, and compliance while serving as the key liaison between hourly teams, management, and Sodexo leadership. This role offers the opportunity to help build and grow a newly formed team while gaining exposure to senior leaders and future career pathways within Sodexo.

In this position, you will lead daily HR operations by championing a fair, consistent, people‑first employee experience through investigations, coaching, and issue resolution. You will drive recruitment and onboarding efforts to build a strong, engaged workforce, while ensuring all HR records and processes remain compliant with federal, state, and local labor laws. You will oversee payroll administration with precision, support labor relations through CBA interpretation and grievance handling, and advance HR initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, performance, and team development.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily HR operations — Oversee hourly employee relations, investigations, and workplace issue resolution with fairness and consistency.

• Manage recruitment and onboarding — Drive hiring, interviewing, and new‑hire orientation to build a strong, compliant workforce.

• Ensure HR compliance — Maintain accurate records, I‑9s, personnel files, and adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws.

• Administer payroll processes — Oversee payroll accuracy, timelines, and regulatory alignment.

• Support labor relations — Partner on CBA interpretation, grievance handling, and union‑related communication.

• Drive HR initiatives — Implement programs that strengthen culture, engagement, performance, and team development.

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.

What You Bring

• HR experience in fast‑paced environments — Proven success supporting large, diverse teams with high‑volume HR needs.

• Expertise in HR practices — Strong understanding of employee relations, compliance, and performance management.

• Union environment experience — Skilled in contract administration, grievances, and labor partnership.

• California labor law knowledge — Deep familiarity with state and federal HR regulations.

• Strong communication skills — Clear, professional communicator; bilingual English/Spanish to support workforce needs.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities — Organized, detail‑driven, and effective in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility setting.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 2 years

Minimum Functional Experience – 2 years in HR