You believe in an open, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Lead a team where engagement, productivity, and innovation are born in this environment!

Sodexo is seeking a Dynamic Human Resources Manager with strong Labor Relations experience based out of a Campus account in New Britain, CT. supporting 200 union employees and 9 members of the management team.

This is an on-site in-unit position that will also provide district support that may require some travel. Position will report to District Manager with dotted line to segment Labor Relations Director.

Responsibilities:

Providing support to in-unit management in the following areas:

• Responding to union information requests.
• Maintaining grievance tracking for follow-up and disposition
• Scheduling and taking labor management meeting notes.
• May act as designate in the grievance process.
• Support team in CBA contract administration and compliance including Sodexo’s policies and procedures.
• Liaison to company management and union contact.
• Respond and track CBA deliverables related to payroll, union fees, job posting compliance.
• This role will work closely with on-site and district management, front line staff and union representatives.
• This role is also responsible for HR Generalist functions related to front line hiring, on boarding, benefits, performance management, training and development, workforce planning and employee relations.
• Role model and drive Sodexo’s Employee Value Proposition as a champion of inclusion and trusted consultant.

The successful candidate will:

• work daily in software systems such as Microsoft Office, ADP, Kronos, and applicant tracking system(s)
• possess knowledge of state and federal HR & Labor Laws
• possess strong conflict resolution skills. projects grace under pressure
• possess excellent customer service skills verbal and written
• possess strong time management and organizational skills
• work well independently and as part of a team
• understand and respect sensitive and confidential information
• support, engage, and create a culture to retain frontline staff

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 5 years administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Demonstrated human resources generalist experience including . EEO, diversity & inclusion, employee relations and engagement.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills attention to detail, proven by the ability to exercise appropriate judgment in executing tasks without supervision.
• Sharp written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines/deliverables.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Paralegal certification a plus
• Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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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.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Handles human resource functions, up to complex issues and administration for single or multi-unit/account(s). May include payroll, benefits, training, employee relations, recruiting, safety, etc. Position focuses on hourly workforce and may or may not include union accounts.

Key Duties
- Respond to inquiries regarding HR plans, programs & policies. Educate managers and employees on policies and procedures. Assist in developing and implementing new policies and procedures. Knowledge of and oversees all Federal, State and Local laws regarding human resources.
- Investigate and resolve employee issues and recommend resolutions, based on policy, as appropriate. Involve those necessary based on incidents; HR People Center, legal, etc. If applicable, management of union employees; understanding of all contract rules/policies and management of arbitration. Involvement of contract negotiations.
- Provide direction to managers and employees on implementation of HR plans, programs, policies, and training. Act as the primary consultant on various HR initiatives.
- Serve as the HR consultant and work with operations to positively impact business.
- Perform due diligence for new business initiatives to determine the appropriate HR plans, programs, process, and tools (including compensation, benefits, leadership, staffing, diversity & inclusion) based on financial and legal exposure

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 2 years

Basic Functional Experience – 2 years in HR

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