Human Resources Business Partner Director

Unit Description

Sodexo Live! is seeking a Director, Human Resources Business Partner for a major airline client.

 

The Director, HRBP position reports to the HRVP of Human Resourcesand will have 3 ~ direct reports. The position acts as a commercial strategic Business Partner and adviser to both internal and external customers including Client Executives, Vice Presidents, and their respective leadership teams. External customers include airline clients. Serves as an advocate for HR programs and processes to support operations. Supports a range of strategic and functional HR areas such as change management, performance management, leadership and staff development, interviewing, employee relations, organizational development, and inclusion and diversity.

 

Candidates must reside local to Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and be able to travel 30% within the southeast region.  This role can be hybrid with 2-3 days onsite/remote.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Must collaborate with cross functional teams to deploy region and global programs. 
• Serve as an advisor and Business Partner to senior leadership within assigned geography.
• Ability to present complex information and represent HR tools and resources in a variety of meetings, both internally and externally with clients.
• Develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of assigned geography as well as organization/region including culture, talent needed for the business, and development opportunities of Sr. Leaders.
• Analyze data, assess trends, and proactively identify issues and opportunities to leadership within assigned geography. Provide solutions and recommendations aligned with the overall growth strategy of the airline lounge segment.
• Work both independently and collaboratively to provide a broad range of services and data-driven, impactful solutions that strengthen organizational, leadership and staff capabilities.
• Serve as an internal coach and consultant to leadership and their direct reports on topics related to talent, retention, development and succession, organizational effectiveness, driving accountability, business growth and development.
• Actively participates and leads on occasion, all aspects of team meetings including but not limited to HC HR meetings, monthly business reviews, zone calls, and region HR calls.
• Develop and deliver crisp and concise presentations to clients in support of the RFP process, with a high degree of knowledge and confidence, to drive business development.
• Demonstrate executive level presence and possess effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Continually, takes initiative to move all processes forward and overcome obstacles in support of people, talent, development, and growth forward.
• Develop, drive, and execute innovative ways to attract, develop, engage, and retain diverse talent in the company.
• Embody the EVP and how it impacts the people and culture; communicate that vision across assigned geography, ensuring the team and leadership understands how their work contributes to the vision, mission, and values.

Competencies sought for this role:

• Minimum 5 years in Human Resources with progressive career growth.
• Highly prefer Human Resources airline lounges contracted services experience or related.
• Influencing and negotiating .
• HR Analytics.
• Ability to have difficult/crucial conversations. 
• Initiative. 
• Decision making. 
• Develop and implement people solutions.  
• Coaching and advising. 
• Communications - written and oral.
• Collaborative problem solving. 

 

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.

 

What We Offer

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 5 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 5 years Human Resources experienceSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME