HR Manager, Generalist

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise – always inspiring more...

Your role

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist will collaborate with the operations functions within both Divisions to provide the day-to-day HR support. Broad responsibilities include the administration of the human resources policies, procedures and programs as well as consulting with line managers on issues surrounding employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and employment. The HR Generalist will demonstrate an understanding of the business objectives to ensure that the HR solutions make a positive impact on the business.

1. Partners with line management to model, shape and assess an organizational culture that supports the achievement of business objectives.
2. Participate in the planning and implementation of individual, team and organizational developmental efforts necessary to achieve the business goals.
3. Responsible for the implementation of staffing, employee relations, and the performance management and review processes within assigned customer groups.
4. Ensures flawless execution of established human resources policies throughout the assigned customer groups.
5. Acts as an employee advocate and protect the interests of employees in accordance with the Company's human resources policies and appropriate governmental laws and regulations.
6. Responsible for being an active, productive and collaborative member of the Symrise HR team.

About you

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR or a related field and 2-4 years of HR Generalist experience.

• Ability to plan and implement programs and processes.
• Experience working in an environment characterized by the Symrise core success behaviors, which include integrity, customer focus, teamwork, results orientation, innovation & change and business passion.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to make recommendations regarding potential solutions.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to proactively see trends/issues before line brings them to HR’s attention.
• Ability to challenge line managers’ thinking.
• Ability to collect and analyze data on which to base opinions and develop solutions.
• Ability to influence others.
• Facilitation skills.
• Change management skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Project management skills.
• Possess a foundational understanding of payroll, HRIS systems, recruiting, and shift-based employees.

Our offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.