Human Resources Coordinator- Sodexo Live

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in creating exceptional experiences at some of the most prestigious venues in the world and creating lasting memories for visitors, guests, and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where every day is anything but normal.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll provide the support and resources you need to thrive. Every day, you'll play an important role in creating memorable experiences for our guests and an engaging workplace for our team members.

Located on Toronto's Historic Exhibition Grounds, the Automotive Building hosts hundreds of events each year and welcomes thousands of attendees, generating significant economic activity for the region.

The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for leading and supporting the day-to-day human resources function for Sodexo Live! operations at the Automotive Building.

This position will serve as a trusted HR partner to operational leaders and employees, with a strong focus on collective bargaining agreement management, hourly recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, onboarding, training, performance management, HR administration and workplace compliance.

The HR Manager will help foster a positive, inclusive and respectful workplace while ensuring HR practices are consistent with Sodexo Live! policies, applicable collective agreements, and applicable Ontario employment, human rights, workplace safety and privacy requirements.

• →Collective Bargaining Agreement understanding and compliance.
• →Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and operational positions, including bi-annual job fairs, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and onboarding.
• →Ensure recruitment and selection practices comply with applicable Ontario human rights and employment requirements.
• →Coordinate new-hire onboarding, employment documentation and required training.
• →Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns, collective bargaining agreement concerns, policies, procedures, leaves, compensation and other employment matters.
• →Support and, where appropriate, lead workplace investigations in accordance with company policies and applicable legal requirements.
• →Partner with management and workplace safety representatives to support a safe and healthy work environment and compliance with Ontario Workplace Safety requirements.
• →Provide visible HR support in a high-volume convention and events environment.
• →Build strong working relationships with culinary, hospitality, facilities, operations and leadership teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in HR leadership, management or supervisory capacity.
• Experience in hospitality, food and beverage, catering, convention centres, events or other high-volume service environments is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Ontario employment standards, human rights and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience supporting employee relations within collective bargaining agreements, investigations, performance management and workplace accommodations.
• Strong understanding of recruitment and retention strategies for hourly and high-volume workforces.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with employees, managers, senior leaders and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, empathy and sound judgment.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.