HR Business Partner

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Haverhill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in flavors and fragrances is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide operational HR support in Haverhill, UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, compliance with UK employment legislation, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Join a collaborative and inclusive team dedicated to making an impact and fostering a thriving workplace culture.

Benefits

Professional onboarding process

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HRBP or operational HR roles, ideally within a GBS or shared services environment.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization and unionized environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across global and local teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to local business leaders on HR policies.
• Support global HR programs locally including talent acquisition.
• Champion employee engagement and DEI efforts.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

CIPD qualification

Tools

Workday or similar HRIS systems

Job description

This IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our , for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.HR Business Partner page is loaded## HR Business Partnerremote type: On-sitelocations: Haverhill, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R13027**Job Summary**HR Business Partner IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Fostering a purpose-driven, inclusive culture where talent thrives, leadership grows and every employee is empowered tomake joy.We are seeking an HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our UK team within a Global Business Services (GBS) HR model. This role is pivotal in delivering operational HR support at the local level, ensuring alignment with global HR initiatives while maintaining compliance with UK employment legislation. The role is based in the UK/Haverhill (on-site role).Be part of an agile team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.**Where You’ll Make a Difference*** Reporting to the Country HRBP Lead, as a local HRBP act as a trusted advisor to local business leaders, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.* Work closely with HR Shared Services to ensure seamless delivery of HR services (onboarding, offboarding, lifecycle processes).* Support global HR programs locally, including talent acquisition, learning & development, performance management, and compensation.* Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and manage employee relations cases effectively.* Champion employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and cultural initiatives.* Monitor HR metrics and provide data-driven insights to inform business decisions and improve employee experience. **What Makes You the Right Fit*** Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field; CIPD qualification.* Proven experience in HRBP or operational HR roles, ideally within a GBS or shared services environment.* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance requirements.* Experience working in a global or matrixed organization and unionized environment..* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.* Ability to work collaboratively across global and local teams. * CIPD qualification* Proficiency in Workday or similar HRIS systems. * Professional onboarding process* Multinational and supporting environment* Training opportunities* Learning and development programs from day oneWe 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 to learn moreAt IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.