Associate Human Resources Business Partner

Danisco USA Inc.; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Job summary

IFF, based in New Century, Kansas, is seeking an Associate Human Resources Business Partner for a hybrid role requiring three days on-site weekly. This position supports workforce strategy, talent development, and HR programs to propel organizational success.

You will partner with site and regional leaders to align workforce plans with business needs, drive employee relations, and contribute to a growing, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 4+ years in HR Generalist/HR Manager or similar role.
• Partner with leaders to develop workforce strategies.
• Experience handling employee relations investigations & performance management.
• Lead organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and change management.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, and retention strategies.
• Experience across multiple sites or dispersed teams.
• Strong analytical skills using workforce data and metrics.
• Excellent communication, coaching, & stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate business objectives into workforce, organizational, leadership, and talent strategies.
• Serve as trusted advisor to leaders on organizational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Develop and implement workforce plans aligning talent with business needs.
• Lead employee relations matters including investigations and terminations as needed.
• Drive change management, organizational design, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and business leaders on hiring strategies and internal mobility.
• Ensure compliance with employment requirements and maintain HR data integrity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Looking for an opportunity to shape workforce strategy, develop talent, and make a meaningful human resources impact on a growing organization? IFF is a global leader in food ingredients, flavors, fragrances, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. People & Culture: Fostering a purpose-driven, inclusive culture where talent thrives, leadership grows and every employee is empowered to make joy. The Associate Human Resources Business Partner role is based in New Century, Kansas plant facility and the expectation is that this would be a hybrid role, requiring minimum of 3 days/week on-site. Come be part of a collaborative, strategic, adaptable, and growth-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact! Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

Partner with site, functional, and regional leaders to translate business objectives into workforce, organizational, leadership, and talent strategies that support long-term business success. Serve as a trusted advisor and consultant to leaders, providing guidance on organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, workforce planning, and business performance. Develop and implement workforce plans that align talent capabilities with current and future business needs. Lead and support employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, performance management discussions, and employment terminations. Drive organizational effectiveness, change management, organizational design, communication planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support talent reviews, succession planning discussions, leadership development efforts, and retention strategies to strengthen organizational capability. Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to support hiring strategies, critical talent needs, internal mobility, and succession planning efforts. Collaborate with Legal, Payroll, Total Rewards, Human Resources Operations, and Human Resources Shared Services to deliver integrated Human Resources solutions and ensure compliance with applicable employment requirements. Utilize workforce analytics and talent metrics to identify trends, support business decision-making, and maintain Human Resources data integrity and reporting accuracy.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology, Industrial Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of experience as a, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Manager, or in a related Human Resources role.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with leaders to develop and execute workforce, organizational, and talent strategies.
• Experience supporting employee relations investigations, corrective action processes, and performance management programs.
• Proven ability to lead organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, change management, and business transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and employee retention strategies.
• Experience supporting multiple sites, geographically dispersed teams, or complex business organizations.
• Analytical skills with experience leveraging workforce data and talent metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, coaching, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience supporting manufacturing, food ingredients, biotechnology, specialty chemical, or other industrial operations environments.
• Professional certification in Human Resources.
• Experience leading organizational change, culture transformation, or enterprise talent initiatives across multiple locations.

Why Choose Us?

Competitive Benefits (US): Competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness programs. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity/paternity), and an annual bonus plan. IFF was also recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion (US)

IFF has been recognized previously in the US on the Disability Equality Index® – Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in food ingredients solutions and protection. Meaningful work helping advance solutions for the food ingredients industry. Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation, creativity, and collaborating amongst our diverse, cross-functional teams. Clear opportunities for career advancement into Human Resources people leader roles. Sustainability: Contribute to solutions that support a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. IFF was recognized on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2026 list within the chemicals/materials sector.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 base salary, depending on candidate experience and relevancy to the position and other factors determined by the hiring team in their decision.

Company Transition

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is currently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain part of IFF until close and, at such time, will transition to CVC Capital Partners. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge awareness that the role is part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

Inclusive Workplace Statement

We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.