Associate Director, Global HR Business Partner (GBS)
IFF · Budapest
Job Summary
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 role is based in Mexico City, Mexico; Hyderabad, India; Budapest, Hungary; or Asturias, Spain (hybrid role).
The Global HRBP GBS serves as the strategic people advisor to the Global Business Services leadership team, partnering with GBS SVP and GBS leaders to translate business strategy into talent, organizational, and workforce outcomes.
Supporting a global population of approximately 1,000 employees across multiple GBS hubs and functions, the Global HRBP GBS shapes the people agenda across our five centers. As the primary HR partner to GBS leadership, the role drives organizational effectiveness, workforce transformation, talent and succession strategies, employee engagement, and culture initiatives that enable sustainable business growth and operational excellence.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Strategic Business Partnership & Organization Effectiveness
- Act as the primary HR advisor to GBS leadership, providing guidance on organizational strategy, workforce planning, talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness. Develop workforce plans aligned with current and future business needs.
- Advise on organizational effectiveness, capability requirements, and workforce implications of business decisions.
- Lead the people strategy for organizational transformation, including operating model changes, service transitions, automation, and business growth initiatives.
- Act as a connector across GBS locations, partnering with leaders and HR teams to share best practices, align on global people priorities, and drive consistent yet locally relevant approaches to talent, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience.
Talent, Succession & Leadership Development
- Partner with leaders to build robust talent pipelines, strengthen succession readiness, and accelerate development of key talent.
- Lead talent review and succession planning discussions to ensure continuity in critical roles and future leadership capability.
- Coach and advise leaders on talent decisions, performance, and team effectiveness.
- Drive internal mobility and career development opportunities while partnering with Talent and Learning teams to build future-critical capabilities.
Employee Experience & Culture
- Partner with leaders to foster a high-performing, inclusive, and engaging culture that attracts and retains talent. Leverage employee feedback, engagement insights, and workforce data to identify priorities and drive meaningful improvements in employee experience.
- Champion initiatives that strengthen organizational health, collaboration, and continuous growth across the GBS organization.
Performance, Reward & Talent Decisions
- Advise leaders on performance, reward, and talent management strategies that support business outcomes and employee growth. Ensure consistent and effective application of performance management and talent differentiation practices.
- Partner with Compensation and Benefits teams to support market competitiveness and informed reward decisions.
Employee Relations & Risk Management
- Provide strategic counsel on complex employee relations issues while balancing business needs, employee experience, and compliance requirements.
- Partner with local HR teams and subject matter experts to mitigate organizational risk and ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
Analytics & Talent Insights
- Leverage workforce analytics and talent insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform business and people decisions.Translate data into actionable recommendations related to workforce planning, retention, engagement, capability building, and organizational effectiveness.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HR Business Partner leadership responsibilities.
- Experience supporting global, matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
- Strong background in talent management, succession planning, organizational design, and change management.
- Experience leading workforce transformation initiatives.
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority.
- Strong workforce planning and organizational analytics capabilities, with the ability to translate data and insights into business decisions.
- Track record of driving employee engagement, culture, and leadership effectiveness outcomes.
- Demonstrated learning agility and ability to navigate ambiguity in complex, fast-changing environments.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience supporting Shared Services, Global Business Services, Finance, Technology, Operations, or Transformation organizations.
- Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams across multiple countries.
- Exposure to digital transformation, AI adoption, automation, and future workforce initiatives.
Why Choose Us?
- Home office opportunity (2 days/week)
- Professional onboarding process
- Training opportunities
- Learning and development programs
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