Senior Manager, Recruitment

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Manager, Recruitment to lead a team of senior recruiters and drive hiring strategies across the U.S. This virtual leadership role partners closely with business leaders to attract and hire top management and executive talent.

This position will work virtually in a home-based office, with a preference of Eastern or Central Time Zone.

About the job

Join a strategic leadership role focused on executing and evolving the organization’s talent acquisition strategy. You’ll guide a team of recruiters, partner with senior leaders to forecast workforce needs, and drive inclusive hiring initiatives that support succession planning and long-term growth. This position combines strategic workforce planning, team leadership, and hands-on recruitment for complex and confidential searches.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $100130 per year - $155540 per year

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

• Shape enterprise hiring priorities by aligning recruitment strategy with business growth objectives.

• Mentor and elevate a team of recruiters, strengthening sourcing approaches and talent pipelines.

• Lead high-impact hiring initiatives that influence both immediate and long-term workforce outcomes.

• Partner directly with senior executives and HR leaders on forecasting and succession planning efforts.

• Drive measurable improvements in recruitment effectiveness through data-driven insights and process enhancements.

• Contribute to building sustainable internal pipelines that reduce reliance on external agencies.

What you’ll bring

• Experience developing and executing talent acquisition strategies in partnership with senior leadership and HR stakeholders.

• Experience leading, coaching, and developing recruitment teams to achieve performance and service goals.

• Expertise in sourcing methodologies, pipeline development, and inclusive recruitment practices.

• Experience leveraging recruitment metrics and KPIs to improve service delivery and hiring outcomes.

• Experience managing complex and confidential executive-level searches with professionalism and discretion.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Management Experience: 3 years

• Related Experience: 3 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form. (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab)