Human Resources Business Partner

IFF; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, is seeking an HR Business Partner based in Memphis with a hybrid work arrangement to shape workforce strategy. You will partner with site and regional leaders to translate business objectives into talent plans, lead labor relations efforts, and guide investigations, performance management, and change initiatives.

This role provides exposure to labor relations strategy, workforce planning, and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of HRBP, HR Generalist, Labor Relations Manager, or related HR experience.
• Experience supporting unionized manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience leading employee relations investigations and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of labor relations practices, collective bargaining agreements, and arbitration processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site, functional, and regional leaders to translate business objectives into workforce and talent strategies.
• Develop and execute labor relations strategies that support goals and workforce stability.
• Lead collective bargaining agreement negotiations, grievance administration, contract interpretation, and arbitration prep.
• Provide guidance on employee and labor relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Build relationships with union representatives to foster constructive labor-management partnerships.
• Lead organizational effectiveness, change management, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies and internal mobility.
• Leverage workforce analytics to support data-driven decision making and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Influencing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about helping leaders build high-performing teams while shaping the future of workforce and labor relations strategy?

Job Summary

Are you passionate about helping leaders build high-performing teams while shaping the future of workforce and labor relations strategy? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, 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 Human Resources Business Partner role is based in Memphis, Tennessee (hybrid role).

Be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented, experienced, and people-focused 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 business performance.
• Develop and execute labor relations strategies that support operational goals, workforce stability, employee engagement, and business results.
• Lead collective bargaining agreement negotiations, grievance administration, contract interpretation, and arbitration preparation activities.
• Provide guidance to leaders on employee relations and labor relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, workplace concerns, and terminations.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with union representatives to foster constructive labor-management partnerships and proactively address workforce issues.
• Lead organizational effectiveness, change management, organizational design, workforce planning, and business transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, retention strategies, and development planning to strengthen organizational capability.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders on hiring strategies, critical talent needs, workforce planning, and internal mobility initiatives.
• Leverage workforce analytics and talent metrics to support data-driven decision-making, while ensuring Human Resources data integrity and reporting accuracy.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources Generalist, Labor Relations Manager, or related Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting unionized manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading employee relations investigations, corrective action processes, and performance management activities.
• Strong knowledge of labor relations practices, collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, and arbitration processes.
• Proficiency in the National Labor Relations Act and other applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Experience partnering with leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, change management, and talent development initiatives.
• Ability to analyze workforce data and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong communication, coaching, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience supporting food, ingredients, specialty chemical, manufacturing, or other regulated industrial environments.
• Professional certification such as Certified Labor Relations Professional, Senior Professional in Human Resources, Professional in Human Resources, Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional, or Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional.
• Experience leading large-scale organizational change, culture transformation, or labor negotiations within a complex multi-site environment.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to serve as a strategic Human Resources partner supporting a large manufacturing operation with significant business impact.
• Exposure to labor relations strategy, workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Collaborative environment where you can influence business decisions and leadership development.
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Generous retirement, paid time off, and employee development programs designed to support long-term career success.

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 Ingredients 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.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. 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