Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Sodexo•Providence, RI

12d

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Providence Public Schools in Providence, RI. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career with a global organization while contributing to a mission‑driven school environment! In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping daily operations organized and efficient for the food services department. You’ll manage schedules, handle correspondence, support with payroll, coordinate meetings, support with Human Resource needs, and maintain essential documents. You’ll also serve as a reliable point of contact for internal teams and school‑community partners, ensuring smooth communication across a fast‑moving environment. At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance. 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.

Requirements

experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
adaptive to new technology and applications
detail-oriented, flexible, and have ability to manage multiple priorities
have excellent organization, communication and project management skills
experience or understanding of human resources
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

billinguel in Spanish is a preferred

Responsibilities

work with SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
demonstrate strong attention to detail
support human resource and payroll needs
work as a team player and can work independently
demonstrate the initiative to seek solutions, resolve issues, pivot when needed, and have a hunger to grow and develop in this role