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Sodexo

Vice President of Human Resources – BPO Operations (Global Sites)

Sodexo, North Bethesda, Maryland, United States,


Position Title:

Vice President, Human Resources Business Process Outsourcing

Position based:

USA, EMEA, or APAC

(Position must be able to work on European Standard Time)The

Vice President of Human Resources for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

will be responsible for leading HR operations across multiple global sites, with a focus on optimizing HR processes and systems to drive operational efficiency and support business objectives.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Global HR Services, Integration, and Technology, this role requires deep expertise in HR service delivery, global workforce management, and process standardization. The VP of HR will play a key role in integrating technology into HR operations, ensuring seamless service delivery across all locations while maintaining regional adaptability.

Key Responsibilities Include:

HR Strategy & Leadership:

Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the business goals of the global BPO operations, ensuring consistency across all regions.

Provide leadership and strategic guidance to HR teams across multiple global sites, ensuring that HR practices support the broader organizational objectives.

Collaborate closely with the executive team and other business leaders to align HR initiatives with company-wide strategies, with a focus on workforce optimization and process standardization.

HR Operations & Processes:

Lead the standardization and optimization of HR operations across global sites, ensuring efficient, scalable, and technology-driven processes.

Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of HR technologies, including HRIS, payroll systems, and employee self-service platforms, ensuring seamless integration across all sites.

Establish and oversee shared service centers or centralized HR functions to streamline HR service delivery, reduce operational costs, and improve response times across global locations.

Ensure consistency in HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, payroll, benefits administration, time management, and compliance tracking, while allowing for regional variations in legal requirements.

Partner with technology and integration teams to leverage data analytics in HR processes, enabling predictive analytics for workforce planning, turnover analysis, and performance management.

Build a culture of continuous improvement in HR operations, using metrics to measure efficiency and identify areas for enhancement.

Ensure that all HR systems and processes are compliant with both global and local regulatory requirements, minimizing risks while maximizing operational efficiency.

Lead global HR initiatives aimed at digitizing HR functions, automating routine tasks, and ensuring the adoption of innovative tools that enhance the employee experience across all regions.

Foster collaboration between regional HR teams and shared services, ensuring a cohesive and integrated approach to HR service delivery worldwide.

Evaluate and refine employee lifecycle management processes, ensuring they are efficient and consistent across locations, with a focus on providing a high-quality employee experience.

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on matters related to global HR operations, offering insights on how to enhance HR services and optimize workforce management.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a Global BPO or Shared Service Center.

Proven experience managing HR operations across multiple global sites.

Strong expertise in implementing and optimizing HR technologies, shared services, and global HR processes.

Demonstrated ability to lead HR process improvement initiatives and implement scalable solutions.

Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Strategic thinker with a focus on operational excellence and HR service delivery optimization.

Ability to travel internationally as needed.

At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts.

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer executive careers that lead our business in Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Personal and Home Health Services, Senior Living, Sports and Leisure, and Benefits and Reward Services. Positions are located across the United States.

Working for Sodexo:

How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

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.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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