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dsm-firmenich Senior Manager HR Taste Texture & Health North America - Princeton, NJ in Princeton, New Jersey
Senior Manager HR Taste Texture & Health North America
Location: Princeton, NJ/USA
Place of Work: Hybrid
Senior Manager HR Taste Texture & Health (TTH) North America (NAM) plays a crucial role in shaping our people strategy while driving business success. You’ll be responsible for aligning, advising and consulting with the business group on a full range of strategic and tactical Human Resources areas including Organizational Development, Talent Management, Compensation and Employment Relations. This is an amazing opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders, influence key decisions and implement HR initiatives that enhance performance, culture, and engagement. Come join us and help bring progress to life. The position reports to Director Regional HR TTH NAM.
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
Work closely with leaders to align HR strategies with commercial objectives. Provide data driven insights and HR solutions to support business growth and performance. Drive/support the talent strategy across the client group, building talent pipelines, succession plans and talent growth strategies for the site.
Drive initiatives that foster a positive and high-performance culture. Champion diversity, equality and inclusion, collaborate with leaders to enhance employee engagement, impacting employee morale and retention.
Provide guidance and input on workforce planning and business unit restructures by partnering with the business and Talent Acquisition to understand workforce needs and trends, ensuring the team is staffed properly.
Proactively bring innovative and creative solutions, and productively challenge existing processes and methods to grow site capabilities.
Maintain an in‐depth knowledge of North America legal requirements related to day‐to‐day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Utilize a strong working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, and federal and state respective employment laws.
This position is eligible for the dsm -firmenich Hybrid Working model, spending 2-3 days per week in the Princeton office and the balance of the work week in a home office.
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 8 years of proven experience as an HR Business Partner/similar HR role OR minimum 8 years of commercial experience in TTH required
Strong knowledge of local labor laws, regulations, and employment practices
Ability to build partnership and collaboration with leaders in the organization with the ability to influence
Process orientation focus, detail oriented
Deep business thinking with strong drive and accountability to deliver
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; 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 March 28, 2025 .
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.
www.dsm-firmenich.com
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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