HR Business Partner, India Subcontinent - Food Ingredients

About the role

IFF's Food Ingredients business is looking for an HR Business Partner based in Hyderabad, India. The role advises business leaders on HR strategy and people priorities, and works with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver country-specific solutions for the India Subcontinent (India and Sri Lanka). It covers employee engagement, employee relations, talent development, performance management and organizational growth.

Key responsibilities

• Strengthen HR's role as a strategic business partner and support the Food Ingredients team in India with people programs
• Implement global talent initiatives and act as subject matter expert on HR and business projects
• Drive talent management processes such as succession planning, leadership development and performance management
• Support change management, including structure, work design, team effectiveness and communications
• Work with business leaders and Talent Acquisition teams on workforce planning, hiring needs and retention
• Run talent reviews, succession planning, talent gap analysis and workforce planning, and coach leaders on performance management and engagement
• Advance DE&I priorities and work with Learning Solutions on capability needs and leadership development
• Ensure HR activities comply with local, national and organizational requirements, support audits and maintain people policies

Required profile

• Master's degree in Human Resources or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification
• 10+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, FMCG, shared services, GCC, GBS or similar, including shared services support
• Proven experience partnering with business leaders and managing HR initiatives across multiple locations in India
• Experience in diverse, multicultural environments and in driving strategic HR initiatives
• Track record of managing talent, performance and employee development programs
• Understanding of data privacy and employee data protection, and willingness to travel locally

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment laws and compliance standards
• Talent management, organizational change and workforce planning expertise
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills

The Food Ingredients business is expected to be sold to CVC Capital Partners in the first half of 2027; the position is part of that business unit and will transfer to CVC at closing. The company offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.