DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE STRATEGY (CHARLOTTE, NC)

Job Summary

The Director of Workforce Strategy will lead the development and execution of strategic workforce initiatives that align with Compass Group's business goals. This role requires a proactive leader with strong managerial experience, capable of driving innovation, managing key stakeholder relationships, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The Director will champion new approaches to workforce management, labor optimization, and operational efficiency, while communicating impact to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Align Workforce Management programs to key business initiatives and priorities with sector leadership.

Initiate and lead strategic workforce projects from concept through execution.

Foster collaboration, talent development, and strategic alignment across workforce strategy and supporting teams to drive enterprise goals.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across workforce operations.

Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to ensure alignment and effective execution of workforce initiatives.

Use data insights to identify key strategic opportunities that drive impact with labor savings and process improvement.

Pilot new tools, applications, and processes, and evaluate them for viability and scalability.

Communicate initiative progress and impact to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in workforce strategy, operations, or related fields.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Proven ability to launch and scale workforce initiatives.

Strong leadership and change management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Strong data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret and apply workforce analytics.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site / state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.