Senior Director, HR & Labor Technology

Sodexo Careers•Charlotte, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Director, HR & Labor Technology. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for enterprise HR, labor, and workforce technology platforms. The Senior Director is responsible for shaping the technology vision, roadmap, and delivery model for systems that support Human Capital Management, labor optimization, and related compliance and workforce solutions. This role acts as a trusted partner to HR and business leadership, ensuring technology solutions enable efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement while aligning with enterprise standards and global operating models. The Senior Director leads multidisciplinary teams across build and run activities and plays a critical role in driving modernization, system integration, and value realization across HR and labor platforms. This is a remote role with the preferred candidate able to work Eastern Standard time zone hours to accommodate global meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in HR, labor, or enterprise technology environments
Deep expertise in HR and labor systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, UKG Workforce solutions, or comparable HCM and labor platforms
Strong understanding of HR and workforce business processes, including timekeeping, scheduling, compliance, and analytics
Proven experience defining technology strategy and translating it into actionable roadmaps and successful implementations
Demonstrated success leading large, cross‑functional teams and managing complex vendor ecosystems
Solid knowledge of enterprise IT processes, including portfolio management, application lifecycle management, change management (ITIL), and system integration
Financial acumen, including budget ownership and P&L management across build and run functions
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
A collaborative leadership style that promotes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 10 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 10 years

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Set and execute the technology strategy, roadmap, and operating model for HR and labor systems, including HCM, labor management, and workforce solutions
Lead the design, build, integration, deployment, and ongoing support of enterprise HR & labor applications
Own end‑to‑end system flows and ensure adherence to core enterprise models, architecture, and governance standards
Partner closely with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations leaders to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions
Oversee large‑scale programs, projects, and system implementations, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and with high quality
Manage internal teams and external vendors, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Drive portfolio, change, release, and application lifecycle management across the HR & labor technology landscape
Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, quality, and risk management standards
Lead financial planning and budget management at the domain and project level
Champion innovation, operational excellence, and a culture of transparency, collaboration, and results