Director Regional & Business Unit, HR North America - Princeton, NJ

Director Regional & Business Unit, HR North America

We're building our regional HR team in North America we're hiring for Director Regional & Business Unit HR Taste, Texture & Health. This is a critical role that will align the HR strategy with the overall business objectives of the Taste Texture & Health (TTH) Business Unit (BU) in North America. In this leadership position, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders within TTH, providing strategic HR guidance and end-to-end HR accountability across the full stack of the TTH business in North America from commercial through to operations. To be successful, you'll bring strong leadership skills for managing a team of 7 seasoned HR Business Partners.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Business & Stakeholder intimacy: You will forge intense and lasting relationships within TTH NA and with HR counterparts, across the region and globally, to drive the partnership and deliver on our business objectives.
• Holistic people approach & business acumen: You will think end-to-end in terms of provision of HR support across all areas of the BU from commercial through to operations, having a stellar understanding of how business operates, production operations and financial understanding.
• Strategic HR thinking and execution: You will traverse strategic HR thinking in areas such as strategy development, performance and talent management, org design and development etc. and at the same time you are not afraid to get your hands dirty, executing on HR processes, employee relations cases, and full cycle HR execution.
• HRBP activities: Alongside managing the HRBP team for TTH North America, you will also be allocated a modest-sized client group within the BU to partner with directly.
• Strong Leadership skills: You embody our values and behaviors with the ability to lead a team of seasoned professionals, create followship and progressive HR thinking. You act as a coach, supporting the team in their day-to-day and longer-term development.
• Support both BU HR and the Senior VP HR TTH: As such, you will be a valued member of both respective HR leadership teams (Regional HR North America as well as BU HR TTH).

The salary scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and primary work location. Salary $180,800-$215,000. In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

We bring:

• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring:

• Minimum 10 years of proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR role, that includes supporting both commercial and operations client groups
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws, regulations, and employment practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the organization
• Deep business thinking with strong drive and accountability to deliver
• Minimum 3 years of experience directly managing others along with strong leadership skills
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required (Master's degree preferred)

Our recruitment process: Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by June 2, 2026.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement: At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

About dsm-firmenich: As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than 12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.