HR Manager, Thirsk Site

Location: Thirsk, UK

At dsm-firmenich, we are dedicated to excellence in manufacturing, producing high-quality products that meet the demands of our customers. Our unionized workforce is the backbone of our operations, and we are committed to maintaining a collaborative and productive work environment.

Your key responsibilities

•    Partner with the manufacturing leadership team to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals. 

•    Manage employee relations issues, ensuring prompt and effective resolution while maintaining positive employee relations. 

•    Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. 

•    Lead projects to implement changes in relation to systems and/or benefits 

•    Conduct investigations into employee grievances and disciplinaries, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws. 

•    Identify key talent and high-potential employees, working closely with people leaders to develop and implement robust development plans. 

•    Collaborate with corporate HR and learning and development teams to deliver training programs that enhance employee skills and competencies 

•    Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and develop actionable plans. 

•    Support recruitment efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees. 

•    Ensure compliance with all dsm-firmenich requirements and UK local employment laws and regulations. 

•    Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives to create an inclusive workplace culture.
 

We offer

•    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 

•    A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome 

•    Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity 

•    An eagerness to be one team where we learn from each other to bring progress to life, create a better future and have fun together whilst delivering to our best capabilities

You bring

•    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 

•    Minimum of 5 years of HR experience. 
Strong knowledge of employment laws. 

•    Proven experience in managing employee relations and resolving workplace issues.

•    Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the organization 

•    Demonstrated experience in strategic workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development 

•    Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
 

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, 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.