HR Business Partner in Haverhill

Job Summary

HR Business Partner
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

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 to make 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.

How Would You Stand Out?

• CIPD qualification
• Proficiency in Workday or similar HRIS systems.

Why Choose Us?

• Professional onboarding process
• Multinational and supporting environment
• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs from day one

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.

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