Director, HR Technology & People Analytics

Job Summary

What’s your next big career move? If it involves driving meaningful change, we should talk.
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
People & Culture: Fostering a purpose-driven, inclusive culture where talent thrives, leadership grows and every employee is empowered to make joy.

The Director, HR Technology & People Analytics  is a strategic leadership role that shapes the future of HR through technology and analytics.

You will own and optimize core HR platforms (Workday, HR ServiceNow) while driving digital transformation, automation, and advanced analytics to deliver a seamless employee experience and provide leadership with actionable insights.

We are open to candidates based at IFF locations on the U.S. East Coast and flexible to consider other IFF locations within Europe.

Where You’ll Make a Difference:

• Shape the future of work: Drive AI-enabled HR transformation that impacts thousands of employees globally.

• Lead innovation: From automation to predictive analytics, you’ll be at the forefront of HR tech evolution.

• Global impact: Influence HR strategy across multiple functions and geographies.

• Collaborative culture: Work with visionary leaders who value creativity and bold thinking.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Strategy & Ownership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR technology roadmap across Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR Shared Services.

• Own and manage Workday and HR ServiceNow platforms, ensuring stability, scalability, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with IT and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to align architecture with enterprise strategy, governance and security standards.

2. Innovation & AI Enablement

• Partner closely with the HR PMO and COEs to identify and implement automation opportunities across HR processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Introduce AI-driven solutions for process optimization and drive adoption.

3. People Analytics Leadership

• Build a data-driven culture by delivering dashboards, predictive models, and actionable insights for workforce planning and organizational health, while ensuring robust data governance and compliance across HR and Finance systems.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR leadership and business executives.

• Translate complex technology and analytics concepts into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical audiences.

5. Team Leadership

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of HR tech and analytics professionals.

• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

What Makes you the Right fit

• Bachelor’s in HR, Business, Data Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.

• 10+ years in HR technology and analytics leadership; proven track record in Workday and ServiceNow ownership, digital transformation, and AI adoption.

• Expertise in Workday and ServiceNow, as well as analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau).

How Would You Stand Out? 

• Strategic thinker with strong project management and change leadership.

• Ability to lead innovation initiatives and strategically influence senior stakeholders to build alignment, secure commitment, and drive successful outcomes.

#LI-Hybrid

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

$146048- $182560