At Sodexo, we’re all about people. With over 400,000 team members globally and thousands across Australia, our strength lies in our values: Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress. We believe every action we take makes a difference – not just to our business, but to the communities and environments we serve.
Working with Sodexo means more than a job; it’s about belonging, purpose, and growth. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all walks of life to help us create a positive and lasting impact on individuals, society, and the planet.
We offer a competitive salary, plenty of development opportunities, plus an outstanding benefits and recognition program to keep you motivated and supported.
Job DescriptionAre you passionate about workforce strategy and scheduling excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your skills in planning and resource optimisation drive real impact? Sodexo is looking for a Workforce Planning Senior to support and lead workforce planning initiatives!
As our Workforce Planning Senior, you’ll be responsible for driving best practice workforce planning and resource management strategies that create a competitive edge for Sodexo. You’ll ensure we are always one step ahead, with the right people in the right place, at the right time. Your expertise will help ensure safe, efficient, and quality service delivery to our clients.
What You’ll Do
- Implement strategic workforce solutions aligned to client and operational needs
- Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition and Operational teams
- Lead audits, manage rosters, and ensure commercial and client expectations are met
- Mentor and support schedulers to deliver on SLA performance
- Ensure compliance across contingent labour pools
- Support new site mobilisations and workforce planning projects
What You’ll Bring
- Strong knowledge of workforce planning principles and scheduling operations
- Excellent stakeholder relationship skills and a collaborative mindset
- Proven mentoring or team coaching experience
- Intermediate Excel skills and familiarity with Time & Attendance systems
- A keen eye for detail, organisation, and continuous improvement
- FIFO industry experience (desirable)
How to apply?
If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and you meet the minimum criteria above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment history and availability.
One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview, this is your opportunity to ask any questions you may have!
What are you waiting for, submit your application today, so that you can become part of the Sodexo family!
Sodexo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sodexo and has not been reviewed or approved by Sodexo.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with integrated pharmacy and mental‑health support via an assistance program provide broad coverage. Feedback suggests the overall benefits mix can feel comparatively solid even where base pay is modest in some roles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is a consistent pillar of the package, though exact match details can vary by role and plan year. Feedback suggests retirement benefits are often viewed more favorably than base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs under Vita, including paid maternity/medical leave alongside care leave and EAP resources, support family needs. While specifics vary by status and location, the presence of paid leave is a meaningful component.
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Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. Its portfolio of activities includes Sodexo Food and Facilities Management Services and Pluxee Employee Benefit Solutions, activity for which the Group announced a spin-off with a listing expected on February 1, 2024. This diversified offer meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC 40 ESG, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices. Sodexo key figures — 22.6 billion euros Fiscal 2023 consolidated revenues — 430,000 employees as at August 31, 2023 — #1 France-based private employer worldwide — 45 countries — 80 million consumers served daily — 14.3 billion euros in market capitalization (as at October 25, 2023)
