Group Head of Labour Optimisation

Job Introduction

As a Group Labour Optimisation SME at Sodexo, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing our Labour Optimisation Strategy. This role is embedded in BIGS (Business Improvement Growth Support) a Professional Family of our Tech & Services transversal function and it involves working remotely to support our global operations, ensuring efficiency and operational excellence. Join Sodexo to work in an environment where you can make a real impact and develop your professional skills.

At Sodexo, we value efficiency, innovation, and professional growth. This role offers you the chance to collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals, contribute to meaningful organisational change, and enhance your expertise in labour optimisation. Be part of a company that supports your development and values your contributions.

• Co-develop related strategies and regional deployment of activities for Labour Optimisation, Business Improvement and Growth Support and Workforce Management 
• Enable and influence organisation in the development and deployment of clear and constantly applied minimum Group standards, guidelines and key processes including Labour Optimisation Playbook; 2.3 Solutions & Contract Design; 2.4 Mobilisation and 2.5 Contract Management and Operational Excellence
• Support interdependent functions [eg HR] in the design of Workforce Management and Labour Optimisation sub-process and regional deployment of activities including site manager domain and relevant IST Platforms 
• Support group HR to define future state technology and digital solutions for labour planning and workforce management.  Support development of regional roadmaps to attain future state ambition.
• Ensure operational interlock with group and regional HR functions in respect to labour optimisation activities and interdependencies 
• Drive labour optimisation, efficiency, and effectiveness activities through operating standards, cascade objectives and advanced business analytics 
• Ensure appropriate global and regional governance, including Labour Optimisation Subject Matter Expert Network, Professional Family and relevant business review forums including monitoring and targeting of relevant KPI’s 
• Where needed, coordinate front line support during periods of significant change or following an incident 
• Support development of capability and competence including growth and retention of identified talent 
• Foster a culture of excellence and sharing of best practice within sphere of accountabilities and beyond

• Proven experience in labour optimisation, workforce management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data analytics and Operations Excellence, business improvement and growth support strategies.
• Ability to develop and implement operational standards, guidelines, and key processes.
• Proficiency in advanced business analytics and KPI monitoring.
• Experience collaborating with transversal functions and supporting the design of digital solutions for workforce management.
• Ability to manage and support significant organisational change initiatives.
• Strong communication and influence skills to foster a culture of excellence and best practice.
• Six sigma and Lean skills and experience are desirable.
• The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate delivery of € and cultural change within a complex matrix organization. 

What we offer: 

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company