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Job ID:  80041
Date:  Feb 24, 2026
Job function:  Human Resources
Experience level:  Experienced Hire
Business:  Country/Region HR

Sr Manager HR

Senior Manager HR– Global Enterprise Solutions and D&T, India

Location: Hyderabad

 

 

At dsm‑firmenich, we’re looking for a strong Senior HR Partner who can collaborate closely with our GES/GCC and D&T (IT) leaders to support growth and transformation. This role goes beyond traditional HR operations—it's about leading site HR, influencing strategy, guiding leaders, and driving meaningful change across the organization.

 

You will shape critical talent decisions, enable cultural transformation, and champion diversity, inclusion, and future‑ready skills. We’re seeking someone who thrives in a global, matrixed environment and brings together strong business acumen with people‑centered insights. If you're ready to make an impact and partner with leaders to build the future, this role is for you.

 

At dsm‑firmenich, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and proudly embrace diversity in the workplace.

 

Your key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with GCC leadership to design and implement HR strategies that support business goals, drive organizational development, workforce planning, and succession strategies through data-driven, structured problem-solving approach.
  • Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with company values. Utilize engagement survey insights to design impactful programs.
  • Drive skill-based learning strategy, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Succession and Rewards for the business groups.
  • Partner with Leadership teams to lead change initiatives across India GES. Support organizational restructuring and process improvements.
  • Manage site-specific HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations. Advise CoEs on strategic decisions of the business and activates policies at a business level.
  • Work closely with Regional/Local HR teams to ensure proper alignment and feedback while managing your own team.

 

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;
  • An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;
  • A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
  • A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
  • A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;

 

You bring

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (HR, Business Administration, Social Sciences) and professional trainings in HR fields.
  • Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager, ideally in a global or matrixed setup with 12-15 years of experience.
  • Experience in driving a transformational change in a complex matrix environment
  • Critical competencies: strong business acumen; outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills; organizational and cultural awareness/sensitivity, strategic and analytical mindset, delivering results, influencing collaboratively, driving change

 

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.

 

 

The application process:

 

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Avinash Pandey, Talent Acquisition Partner (avinash.pandey@dsm.com)

  

Equal Opportunities Commitment

 

 dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate : there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. Dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

 

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

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