Human Resources Business Partner

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Our People & Culture team fosters a purpose-driven, inclusive culture where talent thrives, leadership grows, and every employee is empowered to make joy. We are seeking a strategic and influential HR Business Partner to support business leaders and employees across our Wilmington, Delaware location. In this highly visible role, you will partner with leaders to shape people strategies, strengthen organizational capabilities, and drive initiatives that support business growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

The role is based in Wilmington, Delaware with a hybrid work arrangement . Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team where your ideas and expertise will have a lasting impact.
Where You'll Make a Difference

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with organizational priorities and long-term growth objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders, providing strategic guidance on talent, organization effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Lead and support the recruitment, selection, onboarding, development, and retention of employees across the site.
• Provide HR expertise across multiple functional areas, including talent management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Ensure effective implementation and adaptation of company policies, programs, and processes while maintaining compliance with local regulations and business requirements.
• Counsel and coach managers on employee relations matters, performance management, talent development, and organizational challenges.
• Partner with Centers of Expertise to deliver aligned and impactful people solutions that support business objectives.
• Support local administration of hiring, compensation, benefits, training, health, safety, and security programs.
• Participate in labor relations activities, support negotiations as needed, and assist in the administration of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 7 years in broad-based HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or Human Resources Management roles.
• Experience supporting employee populations of approximately 200-700 employees in manufacturing, operations, corporate, or similarly complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management, compensation, benefits, and organizational development.
• Experience supporting leaders within complex, global organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Analytical mindset with experience interpreting data, identifying trends, and making strategic recommendations.
• Outstanding communication, relationship-building, coaching, and consulting skills.

How Would You Stand Out?

• MBA, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or unionized environments.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and transformation initiatives.

Why Choose Us?

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements aligned with business needs.
• Opportunity to support global teams and collaborate across functions.
• Exposure to strategic people and business initiatives.
• Inclusive and diverse culture where innovation, creativity, and collaboration thrive.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive compensation and market-relevant benefits.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, and veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace where every colleague can bring their authentic self to work regardless of religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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