Senior Manager HR Netherlands

Location: Delft, Netherlands

As Senior HR Business Partner for our Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) Business Unit in Delft, you are the strategic people partner to local TTH leaders and a key enabler of the TTH transformation. You shape and execute the People agenda aligned with business priorities, elevate leadership and team effectiveness, and ensure flawless delivery of the HR cycle. You combine strategic partnering with hands-on execution, data-driven decision support, and change leadership in a dynamic, scientific and multicultural environment.

Your key Responsibilities

• Supports TTH teams at the Delft site, collaborating with local leaders, HR CoEs, HR Operations, and TA; influences local and global programs to harmonize practices and enhance organizational performance.
• Translates business strategy into site People agendas; leads workforce planning, organizational design, and strategic decision-making on investments and priorities.
• Talent, Leadership & Culture Development: Manages end-to-end talent cycle (succession, critical roles, leadership pipeline); coaches leaders on performance, engagement, and wellbeing; drives culture, inclusion, and high-performance behaviors.
• HR Performance & Operational Excellence: Oversees annual HR processes (performance reviews, pay cycles, STI) with quality and consistency; ensures compliance, data accuracy, and seamless employee experience.
• HR Analytics & Decision Support: Uses People Analytics and site/BU metrics to identify trends and risks; provides evidence-based recommendations and promotes data literacy among managers.
• Transformation & Change Management: Co-leads local transformation initiatives, guiding teams through role clarity, adoption of new operating models, and sharing best practices across sites.
• Strategic Projects & Light People Leadership: Leads prioritized HR projects at Delft; manages or coaches trainees or small cross-functional teams to increase impact and execution speed.

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• 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;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;

You bring

• Experience & Education: 5–7+ years of progressive HRBP experience in complex, matrixed, and fast-moving environments, ideally in scientific/technical organizations; proven in talent management, org design, change leadership, and HR cycle ownership; Bachelor’s degree required, HR qualification or Master’s a plus.
• HR Tools & Systems: Strong fluency with HRIS, People Analytics dashboards, and digital collaboration tools.
• Strategic & Business Acumen: Connects people implications to business priorities, simplifies complexity, and drives evidence-based decision-making.
• Talent & Performance Management: Skilled in talent identification, succession planning, leadership development, and performance enablement.
• Employee Relations & Ethics: Demonstrates sound judgment, fairness, and confidentiality; balances employee advocacy with business enablement.
• Communication, Influence & Change Agility: Effectively communicates complex topics to diverse, scientific, and multicultural audiences; leads change, designs transitions, and fosters adoption.
• Collaboration & Project Leadership: Operates as part of a global HR team, shares best practices, and manages projects with clear scope, timelines, and outcomes.

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.



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 – 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.

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.