Senior Human Resources Business Partner

International Flavors and Fragrances; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in food ingredients, flavors, fragrances, and health & biosciences, is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner based in New Century, Kansas. This hybrid role requires at least 3 days on-site weekly and offers the opportunity to shape workforce strategy and people programs.

You will partner with site and regional leaders to translate business objectives into talent strategies, advise senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, lead workforce planning, manage employee

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 Sr. Human Resources Business Partner role is based in New Century, Kansas office 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 senior 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.
• Lead, develop, and mentor HR professional(s), fostering high performance and capability growth to meet evolving business needs.
• Drive organizational effectiveness, change management, organizational design, communication planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate 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 ten years of experience as a Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Manager, or in a related Human Resources role.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders to develop and execute workforce, organizational, and talent strategies.
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and coaching HR professionals to drive talent strategies and business outcomes.
• 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 facilitating talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and employee retention strategies.
• Experience supporting multiple sites, geographically dispersed teams, or complex business organizations.
• Strong 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 executives, manufacturing, food ingredients, biotechnology, specialty chemical, or other industrial operations environments.
• Professional certification such as Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional, Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional, Professional in Human Resources, or Senior Professional in Human Resources.
• Experience leading significant 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.

The salary range for this position is $115,000-$125,000 base salary, depending on candidate experience and relevancy to the position and other factors determined by the hiring team in their decision.

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 beenidentifiedto 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