Chief of Staff / Head of HR PMO

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

People & Culture: Fostering a purpose-driven, inclusive culture where talent thrives, leadership grows and every employee is empowered to make joy.

As a strategic partner to the SVP, Total Rewards & People Operations, this role drives transformation, orchestrates global initiatives, and ensures the successful execution of people strategies.

The Chief of Staff / Head of HR PMO manages a high-impact portfolio, aligning priorities, streamlining processes, and delivering measurable results across regions.

We are open to candidates based at IFF locations on the U.S. East Coast and flexible to consider other IFF locations within Europe.

Where You’ll Make a Difference:

• HR Portfolio Governance & PMO Leadership

  • 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 (intake, prioritization, capacity, risk/dependency tracking).

  • Partner with COEs and Country HR to design simplified, transaction-ready processes for HR Shared Services.

  • Establish an execution rhythm (OKRs, QBRs, leadership forums) with clear dashboards, escalations, and “one source of truth".

  • Own productivity tracking (cost, experience, risk, compliance).

• Leadership Cadence & Chief‑of‑Staff Support

  • 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 (Compensation, Benefits, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition) and coordinate with senior leaders to advance strategic initiatives beyond program delivery.

  • Prepare executive-level materials, facilitate leadership discussions, and manage stakeholder relationships.

What Makes You the Right Fit  

• 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.

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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