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About us:At Sodexo, we provide a bouquet of 100+ service offerings to varied clientele — corporates, healthcare organizations, manufacturing locations, educational institutes and in remote environments. Our solutions range across food & catering, facilities management, technical services, workplace experience and energy management. We harbour an inclusive, diverse, fair, equal, and positive work environment to improve the quality of life of those we serve, everyday.Job Title – Regional HR Head- GujaratReports to –Zonal HR Head (AVP HR)Location- AhmedabadExperience- 14+ yearsCandidate should be open to travel.Candidates preferred from the Food industry and should have managed large workforce (Blue collared and white collared) of 6000 and above.Position Summary:Job Purpose- The position acts as a responsible business partner and ensures HR support towards meeting overall business goals of the region.Key Result Areas- • Talent Acquisition - Accountable for the overall talent acquisition (volume hiring of Blue Collared employees)/ demand fulfilment for Gujarat region (7000 headcount) by leading a team of 10 to 15 recruiters.Creating an ecosystem which enables quick ramp-up and ramp-down as per the business requirement and manpower budget• HR Operations (employee grievances, talent management) -Lead the execution of the people strategyDrive Employee Relations InitiativesFace of HR that provides generalist advice on challenging HR matters and deliver across requirement of the State.Liaise with clients, employees and leaders on HR activities and ensure the people KPIs are met across various groups.Partner with the business to make appropriate people decisions.Ensure complete adherence to process and policies of the organization.Manage internal and external stakeholders in line with best professional practices and ethics.Drive people plan outcomes – employee engagement, capability, effective organization structure etc.Managing attrition.Manage risk, including oversight of the business in terms of adherence to governance procedures and regulatory compliance (people-related).General Administration & complianceSpotting the potential of people for the region through an effective talent review process with the Corporate Talent management teamWorking in close co-ordination with the Corporate Talent development Team for creating the talent pipelineTo interact with Regional HR head on matters pertaining to Transfers, promotions, appraisals, increments, rewards & recognitions and separation of employees.Ensuring specific initiatives to retain critical and valued talent in the regionEnsuring that employees are engaged and they say great about the company, stay longer with improved productivity and strive to excel during their stay with Sodexo.Design and implementation of employee engagement calendarManaging employee connect activities at the client site spread across various locationsReward and Recognition- ensuring proactive implementation of various reward and recognition programs at the client siteClient Relationship ManagementStakeholder management• Industrial Relations: Acting as responsible employees’ champion by ensuring proactive resolution of employee grievances and maintaining a cordial employee relationsIdentifying and managing external influencers for business continuityNegotiating and amicably settling disputes with the Union and maintaining discipline & harmonious working environment across all employee levels without having any adverse impact on businessInterfacing with Statutory Bodies• Statutory Compliance Ensure a high level of understanding and compliance with existing and proposed legislation for HREnsure the timely payment of salaries to office and staff at client premisesLiaise with the Government authorities on compliances and labour issues