Human Resources Business Partner Director

Sodexo•North Bethesda, MD

1d•$115,940 - $150,040•Remote

About The Position

This is a role for an HR leader who believes people are the engine of every great organization. Sodexo is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner Director to support the Corporate Services segment—a dynamic, high‑impact environment where culture, leadership, and employee experience shape the way thousands of people work every day. This is a remote position with approximately 25% travel. In this role, you will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executives, vice presidents, and operational leaders. You’ll help define what great leadership looks like, strengthen organizational capability, and build the conditions where people can thrive. Your work will influence the full employee lifecycle—from how we attract and develop talent to how we navigate change, build community, and create workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and inspired. You will lead enterprise‑wide initiatives across change leadership, employee relations, talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. Your voice will shape decisions at the highest levels, ensuring our people strategy fuels long‑term business growth and a culture grounded in trust, inclusion, and performance. This is a role for someone who leads with heart and clarity—someone who can see the big picture, build strong relationships, and guide leaders through complexity with confidence and empathy.

Requirements

Strategic HR leadership — the ability to influence senior executives, shape enterprise‑level decisions, and align people strategy with long‑term business goals
Union labor experience — demonstrated ability to partner effectively in unionized environments, navigate labor‑management dynamics, and support leaders through contract interpretation and workforce relations
Spanish language proficiency — Spanish fluency or conversational ability is a strong plus, enabling deeper connection, communication, and trust across diverse employee populations
Business and financial acumen — comfort navigating operational complexity and using insights to guide leaders toward sound, future‑focused decisions
Change leadership — skill in guiding teams through transformation with clarity, empathy, and a steady, confident presence
Data‑driven insight — the ability to translate workforce analytics into actionable strategies that improve outcomes and anticipate organizational needs
Executive presence — credibility, composure, and the communication skills to build trust and influence at all levels of a matrixed organization
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years Human Resources experience

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency or conversational ability is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor — partner with senior leaders, client executives, and operational teams to align people strategy with business priorities and long‑term growth
Drive organizational effectiveness — lead initiatives in change leadership, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development to strengthen capability across the enterprise
Champion a high‑performance culture — foster an environment rooted in accountability, engagement, continuous feedback, and meaningful employee experience
Coach and develop leaders — guide leaders through performance management, employee relations, organizational design, and leadership effectiveness with clarity and empathy
Build strong talent pipelines — collaborate with Talent Acquisition to attract, develop, and retain top talent that supports business growth and succession needs
Lead with data and insight — leverage HR technology, workforce analytics, and organizational data to inform decisions, anticipate needs, and drive measurable outcomes