HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - DINING SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - LEXINGTON, KY

Job Summary Join Compass Group North America — Be Part of a Transformational Partnership! Compass Group is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the University of Kentucky (UK), launching July 1, 2026. We are seeking a Senior HR Manager to support a wide range of Human Resource functions, communicate with senior management, and collaborate across foodservice, hospitality, facilities management, and healthcare support. Key Responsibilities Ensure all company HR policies are applied consistently. Coach associates and management through complex and difficult issues; advise on disciplinary action. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred. PHR or SPHR designation strongly preferred. Five+ years of generalist HR experience with management experience required. Knowledge of employment law, policies, procedures, and programs. Experience defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions. Experience responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community members. Strong presentation skills. 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) Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on 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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Req ID: 1533874 #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group, North America