HR Manager, Colors Europe

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you - If you’re passionate about supporting people, fostering strong teams, and making a meaningful impact in the workplace, this opportunity may be for you. 

The HR Manager is responsible for leading and delivering Human Resources strategy and operations for a manufacturing facility in Saint-Ouen-L'Aumone, with additional HR support for the Netherlands, Poland and the European Savory Flavors office in Strasbourg. This role partners closely with leadership to ensure effective labor relations, regulatory compliance, and the alignment of HR initiatives with global business strategy.

This role is full time based onsite at our Saint-Ouen-L'Aumone facility, where your presence and engagement with employees will directly support day-to-day HR operations and contribute to our culture of accountability and collaboration.

What You Will Do

• Guide the daily HR operations and HR strategy across several European locations (>200 employees), aligned with Global HR objectives and in close collaboration with other HR colleagues.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, new hire, termination, promotional and merit cycles. 
• Oversee and hands on support to core HR operations such as payroll, compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR systems, managing an HR generalist report. 
• Coach managers and teams on HR best practices, leadership, and ethical conduct while fostering positive labor-management relationships, organizational policies, procedures and legal regulations.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in human resources management, with a focus on supporting a production or operations environment. 
• Familiarity with workplace policies, labor laws, and union and labor relations.
• A clear and calm approach to problem-solving, with a focus on people and process.
• Ability to balance daily HR needs with longer-term improvement opportunities.
• Comfort working onsite with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both in English and French, with the ability to connect across all levels.

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to expand your HR expertise by supporting additional European countries
• Close collaboration with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond 
• An indefinite contract in a secure work environment
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products. 

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