Global Group Director Human Resources -Flavors & Extracts

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.

This is a 100% office-based opportunity located in Hoffman Estates, IL, with responsibility for Human Resources teams located in North America, Latin America, and Europe.

Do you thrive on solving problems and improving service delivery in Human Resources? 

Are you a clear communicator and strong leader?

Do you excel in a fast paced, dynamic environment that demands decisiveness and accountability from its leaders?

Do you prefer a tactical challenge?

Are you ready for your next step as a strategic Human Resources business partner?

Sensient Flavors and Extracts has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources leader to partner with the President of Sensient Flavors and Extracts. 

What you’ll do:

• Drive execution on the Human Resources priorities of Talent Acquisition, On-boarding, and Coaching and Development for the Flavors and Extracts Group. 
• Deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement on core Human Resources functions. 
• Act as the strategic partner to the Group President and General Managers in implementing the organizational talent strategy and promoting the Sensient culture.
• Manage, coach, and develop the global Flavors & Extracts Human Resources team.  
• Collaborate with Corporate and Group leadership to define and execute on the key talent initiatives supporting our organizational priorities.

What you’ll bring:

• Full spectrum human resources experience with increasing levels of responsibility involving major business decisions. 
• Professional expertise in leading the development and implementation of effective programs and process improvements in key areas of human resources management (e.g., talent acquisition, talent management, organizational development, and employee relations). 
• Experience with union and non-union environments preferred.
• International experience a plus.

What you’ll get:

• A high impact role serving businesses with exciting products in growing markets around the world.
• A highly professional, customer-focused company that makes talent an organizational priority.
• The opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues onsite, 5 days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offerings, and development opportunities 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

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 Flavors: 
  • Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

About Sensient: 

• SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 
• RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Hoffman Estates, IL and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 

• THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.