**Associate HR Director i-Health** **Location:** Shelton, CT **Place of work:** Hybrid Bring your passion for people, health and wellness to dsm-firmenich! We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on HR leader to join our i-Health team. As Associate HR Director i-Health, you’ll be the driving force behind our people strategy, partnering with senior leaders to shape culture, develop talent, and influence key decisions. You’ll be responsible for fully supporting key client groups within i-Health across a range of strategic and tactical HR areas, including Organizational Development, Talent Management, Compensation and Employment Relations. The position reports to Senior VP HR Health, Nutrition & Care. **Your Key Responsibilities:** + Serve as a trusted HR advisor and sparring partner to business leaders, cross-functional leads and front-line teams to foster greater collaboration across the regions and functional teams. + Support the translation of business strategy into actionable people initiatives and plans to achieve business objectives and enable long-term sustainable growth. + Lead transformation initiatives in partnership with the business leaders by aligning organization structures, ways of working, and capabilities to adapt to evolving business needs and priorities. + Design and implement strategies for identifying, developing, and retaining talent to build a future-ready workforce and is responsible for talent pipeline and succession planning for the business. + Advocate and implement HR initiatives and frameworks within the business and provide business insights to maximize effectiveness and relevancy of these programs. + Take care of day-to-day operational HR tasks _This position is eligible for the dsm_ _-firmenich_ _Hybrid Working model, spending 3 days per week in the Shelton, CT office and the balance of the work week in a home office._ **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 – 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 HR Business Partnering experience in fast-paced consumer goods organizations (CPG) required + An ability to be a strategic partner to the most senior members of the business leadership team as well as providing hands-on HR support to functional and frontline teams + A track record of success in aligning HR initiatives with business goals + Exceptional skills in stakeholder management, collaboration, and driving organizational change + Strong business and financial acumen and curiosity and willingness to continuously learn + A passion for developing talent and fostering an inclusive, growth-oriented culture.\ **About dsm-firmenich** At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together.** **Our recruitment process** Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by **June 3, 2025** **DEI 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 – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — 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, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work. **Agency statement** We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.