Chief of Staff / Head of HR PMO leading HR transformation and global initiatives at IFF. Maintaining governance and supporting Total Rewards while aligning HR strategies with business objectives.
Responsibilities
Maintain the integrated roadmap spanning Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, and HR Shared Services
Lead team of project managers dedicated to high priority, global/regional HR initiatives
Partner with COEs and Country HR to design simplified, transaction-ready processes for HR Shared Services
Establish an execution rhythm with clear dashboards, escalations, and "one source of truth"
Own productivity tracking (cost, experience, risk, compliance)
Act as a trusted advisor to the SVP, ensuring Total Rewards and People Operations priorities align with HR strategy and business objectives
Drive integration across HR subfunctions
Requirements
12+ years in HR transformation/PMO/operational excellence; global portfolio leadership experience
Demonstrated success leading complex operating model changes and process harmonization across regions
Fluency in HR tech‑enabled transformation (Workday preferred)
Strong change leadership; executive communication and stakeholder management
Expertise in end to end process redesign and process ownership for HR life cycle in multiple markets
Benefits
Inclusive culture
Empowerment of every employee
Flexible to consider other IFF locations within Europe
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