Company Background:
Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion’s wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner.
The Chief of Staff to the CHRO & HRBP for HR is a trusted advisor, strategic operator, and execution leader for the global HR function. This role partners closely with the CHRO and HR leadership team to translate strategy into action, drive enterprise alignment, and ensure disciplined execution of the HR agenda.
Blending HR Business Partner leadership with enterprise operating rigor, this role shapes talent, organization effectiveness, and transformation outcomes while serving as the operational backbone of the CHRO’s office. The position has broad visibility, significant influence, and direct impact on how HR delivers value to the business.
What you will do:
Strategic Alignment & Planning
Partner with the CHRO to set and execute the HR strategy, operating plan, and transformation roadmap.
Translate enterprise priorities into actionable plans across COEs, HR Operations/IGS, and regions.
Track progress, surface risks, and drive decisions to ensure delivery of high‑impact outcomes.
Prepare executive and Board‑level materials, insights, and updates.
HRBP for HR
Lead succession planning, talent development, and performance outcomes for the HR function.
Advise HR leaders on organization design, workforce planning, and change execution.
Ensure strong employee relations, compliance, and consistent application of HR policies.
Champion culture, values, and continuous capability building within HR.
Operational Excellence & PMO Leadership
Run the CHRO’s office with focus, rigor, and follow‑through on top priorities.
Oversee HR PMO governance, prioritization, and execution discipline.
Partner with Finance and HR Operations on goals, budget, headcount, and reporting.
Simplify structures, processes, and governance to improve speed and effectiveness.
AI Adoption
Advance responsible AI adoption across HR, including governance, ethics, and value realization.
Translate AI opportunities into practical use cases that improve talent and HR outcomes.
Build AI literacy and adoption across HR in partnership with Digital HR and DTS.
Serve as an executive voice for disciplined, value‑driven innovation.
Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a conduit between the CHRO and key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent and timely communication.
Partner with Corporate Communications to align HR storytelling and branding with company-wide messaging and strategy.
Represent the CHRO and HR function in key meetings as needed, ensuring follow-up and alignment of deliverables.
Leadership & Team Enablement
Build trusted relationships with HREC members and cross-functional partners to foster collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
Support the CHRO in driving leadership team effectiveness, including meeting cadence, agenda design, offsites, and follow-through on key decisions.
Enable HREC and broader HR team development through engagement activities, change management strategies, and performance enablement.
Champion a culture of inclusion, agility, and continuous improvement within the HR organization.
What you will bring:
15+ years of progressive experience across HR, business operations, strategy, or transformation, leading enterprise‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives.
Proven HR Business Partner experience, including senior‑leader advisory and end‑to‑end ownership of the employee lifecycle.
Experience operating in enterprise enablement models, including HR COE, Chief of Staff, Business Operations, PMO, or HR Transformation roles, driving execution and governance.
Deep functional HR expertise across talent, compensation, employee relations, org design, workforce planning, and change management.
Demonstrated people leadership, with success building and developing high‑performing teams in global, matrixed environments.
Strong enterprise influence, navigating complexity and partnering effectively with HR, Finance, Legal, Digital, and business leaders.
Experience managing budgets, operating plans, and headcount, with strong financial discipline.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
PMP preferred; Agile/Scrum experience a plus.
Who you are:
Strategic Integrator & Advisor: Connects enterprise strategy to execution; anticipates CHRO needs, maintains trust, and aligns AI and HR priorities.
Influential Enterprise Leader: Operates with consulting agility; manages complex stakeholders, drives results through others, and works effectively across all levels.
Data‑Driven Capability Builder: Leverages analytics and insight to advise on talent and development; coaches HR executives and people leaders with impact.
Operational & Compliance Leader: Brings strong portfolio and project discipline while ensuring adherence to HR, enterprise, and legal frameworks.
Change‑Ready Communicator: Thrives in ambiguity; delivers clear, tailored messaging and drives momentum through change with digital and AI acumen.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
Relocation Available:
Yes, Within CountryPay Range:
$181,400.00-$241,866.67 AnnualThis pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Incentive Compensation:
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.
Skills Required
- 15+ years of experience across HR, business operations, strategy, or transformation
- Proven HR Business Partner experience
- Experience operating in enterprise enablement models
- Deep functional HR expertise across multiple areas
- Strong financial discipline with budget management
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
- PMP preferred; Agile/Scrum experience a plus
Ingredion Incorporated Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ingredion Incorporated and has not been reviewed or approved by Ingredion Incorporated.
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Retirement Support — A competitive 401(k) program with company matching and, in some cases, additional contributions is highlighted, with defined vesting terms. This supports long‑term savings and is a consistent pillar of the U.S. package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is standard, with additional protections like life and disability insurance. Wellbeing resources and an employee assistance program further bolster health support.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual or periodic bonuses are common components of compensation across functions. This adds dependable variable pay alongside base salary.
Ingredion Incorporated Insights
What We Do
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries. With 2022 annual net sales of nearly $8 billion, we turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. With Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers located worldwide and approximately 12,000 employees, we co-create with customers and fulfill our purpose of bringing the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better. Visit ingredion.com for more information and the latest company news. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit www.ingredion.com/careers.
