HR Business Partner

Are you an HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, navigating complex people challenges, and creating exceptional employee experiences in a global organization?

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, supporting people-related initiatives that drive business success. Working in a global matrix organization, you will partner with stakeholders across selected locations in Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and Switzerland, providing guidance on talent, performance, employee relations, and organizational development while fostering an engaging and high-performing workplace culture. The role is based in Brabrand, Denmark (hybrid role) and is a part of our Nordic HR team. You will be a part of a collaborative, international, and people-focused HR team where together we create meaningful employee experiences and make a real business impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

 

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. At IFF, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

 

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Act as a trusted HR partner and advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with managers to support employee engagement, leadership capability, and talent growth.
• Provide expert guidance on employment law, labor market practices, disciplinary matters, and organizational changes.
• Collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Shared Services to deliver an excellent employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Leverage global HR programs and policies while adapting solutions to local business needs.
• Partner with stakeholders across selected locations in Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, and the broader international organization, contributing to a globally connected HR function.
• Participate in regional and global HR projects that support business and people priorities.

 

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Psychology, or a related field.
• Prior experience as an HR Business Partner or in a broad HR Generalist role, preferably in an international matrix organization.
• Strong knowledge of Danish employment law and experience applying legislation in a business environment.
• Experience supporting leaders with employee relations, performance management, organizational change, and talent development.
• Strong coaching, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Data-driven mindset and experience working with HR systems; Workday experience is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in Danish and English, both written and spoken.

 

Occasional travel within Europe will be required; therefore, flexibility and willingness to travel are essential for success in this role.

 

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience partnering with leaders across multiple countries and cultures.
• Strong business acumen combined with the ability to build trust and credibility quickly.
• A passion for creating exceptional employee and manager experiences while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
• Experience supporting leaders and employees within an international matrix organization.

 

Why Choose Us?

• Join a global organization where innovation, collaboration, and purpose drive everything we do.
• Partner with leaders and colleagues across multiple countries and functions.
• Influence people, culture, and organizational success in a visible HR Business Partner role.
• Be part of a supportive and highly collaborative Nordic HR team.
• Access opportunities for professional growth, development, and international exposure.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.

 

Interested? Submit your application to us as soon as possible, but at the latest by Nov 8, 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis and may proceed to interviews with the most potential candidates already during the application period.

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