For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

HR Analyst, People Operations – Dutch Speaker

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

Our Corporate Functions organization enables business success through expert services and strong employee support worldwide. Within People Operations, the People Connect team delivers high-quality HR services, guidance and administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, helping employees and managers navigate HR processes efficiently and consistently.

The role is based in Asturias, Spain (onsite). Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and customer-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Manage inbound HR queries from IFF employees through our Ticket Service System, providing timely and accurate support.
• Provide consistent guidance using our HR knowledge base, established processes and service standards.
• Support employees and managers across a broad range of HR-related topics throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Educate employees and managers on available HR resources, processes and self-service tools.
• Maintain accurate employee data in Workday and other relevant HR systems.
• Prepare and manage employee documentation and personnel records.
• Ensure HR activities are completed according to established operational calendars and country requirements.
• Support country-specific HR administration, including absence management and other local employee lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll and other specialist teams, escalating or redirecting inquiries when appropriate.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of relevant country-specific HR legislation, regulations and processes.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders and external parties where required.
• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve processes, documentation and employee experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues across People Connect and support the team in resolving complex employee cases.
  

What Makes You the Right Fit

• In addition to the qualifications below, we are looking for someone who is proactive, customer-focused and analytical, with a genuine interest in HR operations and employee experience.
• Fluent Dutch, both written and spoken, is required.
• Strong English skills are required, as English is our company working language.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong customer-service orientation with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive HR information.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Workday or another HRIS is highly valuable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of employee inquiries while maintaining quality and timeliness.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with People Connect colleagues, local HR, Payroll and other specialist teams.

How would you stand out?

• French language skills are highly desirable.
• Previous experience in HR operations, HR administration, employee services or a similar environment
• Understanding of HR policies, employee lifecycle processes and HR administration

Why choose us?

• Join a global organization with opportunities to collaborate across international teams and functions.
• Develop your HR expertise through exposure to diverse employee lifecycle processes and systems.
• Access learning and development programs designed to support career growth.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values continuous improvement and innovation.
• Contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts employee experience across the organization.
• Benefit from wellbeing initiatives and employee programs that support professional and personal success.

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