Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Our People & Culture team fosters a purpose-driven, inclusive culture where talent thrives, leadership grows, and every employee is empowered to make joy.
We are seeking a strategic and influential HR Business Partner to support business leaders and employees across our Mexico City, Mexico location. In this highly visible role, you will partner with leaders to shape people strategies, strengthen organizational capabilities, and drive initiatives that support business growth, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
The role is based in Mexico City, Mexico with a hybrid work arrangement. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team where your ideas and expertise will have a lasting impact.
Where You'll Make a Difference
- Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with organizational priorities and long-term growth objectives.
- Build trusted relationships with leaders, providing strategic guidance on talent, organization effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee relations.
- Lead and support the recruitment, selection, onboarding, development, and retention of employees across the site.
- Provide HR expertise across multiple functional areas, including talent management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development.
- Ensure effective implementation and adaptation of company policies, programs, and processes while maintaining compliance with local regulations and business requirements.
- Counsel and coach managers on employee relations matters, performance management, talent development, and organizational challenges.
- Partner with Centers of Expertise to deliver aligned and impactful people solutions that support business objectives.
- Support local administration of hiring, compensation, benefits, training, health, safety, and security programs.
- Participate in labor relations activities, support negotiations as needed, and assist in the administration of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in broad-based HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or Human Resources Management roles.
- Experience supporting employee populations of approximately 200-300 employees in corporate environments.
- Demonstrated experience across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management, compensation, benefits, and organizational development.
- Experience supporting leaders within complex, global organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align people strategies with business objectives.
- Analytical mindset with experience interpreting data, identifying trends, and making strategic recommendations.
- Outstanding communication, relationship-building, coaching, and consulting skills.
How Would You Stand Out?
- MBA, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change and transformation initiatives.
Why Choose Us?
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements aligned with business needs.
- Opportunity to support global teams and collaborate across functions.
- Exposure to strategic people and business initiatives.
- Inclusive and diverse culture where innovation, creativity, and collaboration thrive.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Competitive compensation and market-relevant benefits.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of professional HR experience, including at least 3 years in HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or HR Management roles
- Experience supporting employee populations of approximately 200-300 employees
- Demonstrated experience across multiple HR disciplines (employee relations, talent management, compensation, benefits, organizational development)
- Experience supporting leaders within complex, global organizations
- Ability to influence and collaborate with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong business acumen and ability to align people strategies with business objectives
- Analytical mindset with experience interpreting data, identifying trends, and making strategic recommendations
- Outstanding communication, relationship-building, coaching, and consulting skills
- MBA or HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change and transformation initiatives
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
