Senior Manager HR Perfumery & Beauty North America - ...

Senior Manager HR, Perfumery & Beauty, North America Location: Princeton, NJ/USA Bring your passion for people and operations to life at dsmu2011firmenich. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner for Operations to join our Perfumery & Beauty North America HR (P&B NAM) team. In this strategic, handsu2011on role, you will be a driving force behind our people and culture agenda across multiple manufacturing sites (Princeton, Somerset, Van Nuys, Newark, Rincon), with direct ownership and daily partnership at one primary plant (Princeton). You will work sideu2011byu2011side with senior leaders to shape culture, develop talent, strengthen accountability, and influence key decisionsu2014while remaining deeply engaged in the realities of the business, from the plant floor to the leadership table. This role reports to the Director, Regional HR NAM, Perfumery & Beauty. Interested ? Read on. Key responsibilities + Own fullu2011cycle HR partnership across five Operations sites, serving as a core member of site leadership teams and providing strong, independent counsel + Lead handsu2011on employee relations and manager interventions , including investigations, performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and policy adherence u2014 ensuring timely, fair outcomes, while raising expectations for accountability. + Drive culture and engagement from the ground up , acting as a visible change leader who strengthens leadership behaviors, trust, retention, and employee experience across exempt and non-exempt populations. + Act with urgency, sound judgment, and precision , staying highly responsive to daily operational needs while making thoughtful, wellu2011calibrated decisions in fastu2011moving and highu2011impact situations. + Leverage data to drive proactive, strategic action , identifying trends, risks, and root causes across the workforce and translating insights into forwardu2011looking plans that influence decisions, mitigate risk, and align people strategies with business priorities. + Grow and develop talent, directly managing one HR professional, building capabilities and heightening strategic impact of HR partnership across the sites. We bring + A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally + A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things + A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset + The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose + Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected u2013 regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity + An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future; You bring + Minimum 8 years of proven experience as an HR Business Partner/similar HR role supporting a manufacturing/operations client group required; experience managing others a plus + Effective communicator, coach and negotiator, buildingtrust and inspiring at every level. + Fluidly shift from big-picture thinking to hands-on, detail-oriented execution, providing holistic end-to-end support. + Youu2019re not just a problem-spotter, youu2019re a problem-solver. You bring calm creativity to tackling business challenges and are skilled at translating complex issues into clear, actionable steps. + You balance a business-oriented mindset with a curious, caring human approach + Bacheloru2019s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field; Master's degree preferred Our recruitment process Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by February 20, 2026. Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work u2013 and thatu2019s exactly the kind of culture weu2019re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. Weu2019re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and weu2019re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, weu2019re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds u2014 no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, weu2019re here to help u2013 just let us know what you need, and weu2019ll do everything we can to make it work. About dsm-firmenich As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the worldu2019s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than u20ac12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to lifeu2122 every day, everywhere, for billions of people. Agency Note Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agencyu2019s fees, percentages or similar.

Created: 2026-02-05