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Head of HR

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Job Introduction

We have an exceptional opportunity for a HR professional to job us as our Head of HR in Ireland.

Working closely with the Managing Director, you will be responsible for both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Your focus will be to enable Sodexo's performance through high quality HR service delivery, leadership and collaboration with other functions across the country.

You will contribute to HR services leadership and run HR services across the country, with a particular focus on building the performance of the Country Leadership Committee.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR Practitioner looking to take their career to the next level and make an impact in a fast-growing organisation with global reach and impact. 

The is role is perfect for a HR professional with significant experience in the field, who has already delivered exceptional results heading a countrywide HR function in a large high-performance organisation.

By joining Sodexo, you will be part of something greater, working in an environment that fosters innovation and supports your professional growth. Become a valued member of our team, where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • To provide strategic leadership and direction to the Country HR function. 
  • To devise and deliver a HR strategy to add value and achieve business KPIs. 
  • Set and align the people change agenda in the context of country and segment priorities. Lead the HR team to achieve business focussed objectives
  • Ensuring the environment is in place within the Region to deliver our promise of improving the Quality of Life of Sodexo’s employees for contributing to their engagement, retention, development and productivity
  • Managing the multiple interfaces with Segments/Service Operations/Functions to ensure their HR needs are fully understood and met in the country
  • Supporting HR transformation in the country, to enhance consistency, quality and cost efficiency of HR service delivery
  • Having responsibility for HR in the country at regional level spanning more than 2,500 employees operating in complex and challenging environments
  • Implementing HR strategic priorities at regional level, ensuring the needs of the segment are met whilst maintaining full alignment with Group HR strategic priorities & policies
  • Working with the HRD to ensure timely implementation of talent processes to ensure 
  • Being accountable, managing and monitoring the overall performance of country HR services teams, and ensuring the needs of segments, Service Operations and functions are met (according to SLAs)
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 
You will have a passion for delivering HR services at a senior level. A proven track record of managing multiple interfaces , experience of managing a HR team and a passion for leadership. HR transformation and strategic thinking are essential for success in this role.

You will also have:
  • The ability to implement strong employee engagement strategies
  • Strong leadership skills and team management capabilities
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • A strong background in talent 
  • In collaboration with stakeholders you will have the ability to oversee succession planning strategies
  • Ability to devise - from a business strategy
  • Experience of working with Trade Unions
  • Exceptional influencing skills
  • The flexibility to travel to sites
Desirable 
  • Masters or equivalent qualification in HR or full membership of the CIPD
  • HR related degree
            
The role is a hybrid position divided between working from home and travel to sites in the Leinster, Munster and Dublin areas.

For more detail about this role, please see the attached job description. 

REMUMERATION
You will receive a highly completive salary, car allowance, bonus and access to a suite of excellent benefits.
 
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
 
Salary Competitive plus Excellent Benefits
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/RF9619
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 14 September, 2023
Job Category HR
Business Unit ROI Corporate Services
Location No Fixed Location, Republic of Ireland
Posted on 14 August, 2023

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