Area Human Resources Manager

Sodexo•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Sodexo Healthcare is seeking an Area Human Resources Manager to support several hospitals for UCHealth in the Cincinnati Metro Area. The Area HR Manager will support food service and environmental services (EVS) managers, supervisors and union frontline employees. Salary range is negotiable depending on experience with a full benefits package that kicks in immediately. What You'll Do support, engage, and help retain union frontline staff, supervisors, and managers (600+ employees) in multiple locations represent Sodexo in grievance meetings, mediations, arbitrations, and labor‑management committees monitor compliance with labor laws and union contract obligations conduct thorough, impartial investigations into employee concerns, misconduct allegations, and workplace conflicts provide coaching to managers on performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution identify workplace trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve morale, engagement, and retention support the resolution of employee complaints while balancing organizational needs and legal considerations 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 management experience in a union environment required seasoned experience supporting union employees and large diverse teams (500+ employees) an expert at coaching, developing, and building teams and culture in a fast paced, ever changing environment extensive labor and relations experience in a union environment proven successes in employee coaching and engagement 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

Requirements

HR management experience in a union environment required
seasoned experience supporting union employees and large diverse teams (500+ employees)
an expert at coaching, developing, and building teams and culture in a fast paced, ever changing environment
extensive labor and relations experience in a union environment
proven successes in employee coaching and engagement
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 2 years in HR

Responsibilities

support, engage, and help retain union frontline staff, supervisors, and managers (600+ employees) in multiple locations
represent Sodexo in grievance meetings, mediations, arbitrations, and labor‑management committees
monitor compliance with labor laws and union contract obligations
conduct thorough, impartial investigations into employee concerns, misconduct allegations, and workplace conflicts
provide coaching to managers on performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution
identify workplace trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve morale, engagement, and retention
support the resolution of employee complaints while balancing organizational needs and legal considerations