Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Sodexo Careers•Providence, RI

20h

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.

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

bilingual 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