Synergy Flavors

HR Business Partner

Synergy Flavors  •  Wauconda, IL (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support our Synergy US corporate functions including IT, Commercial, R&D, and Finance. Reporting to the VP of HR, this role will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing strategic HR guidance while also contributing to key HR initiatives and projects.
The ideal candidate brings broad HR expertise and a hands-on mindset, with the ability to support both day-to-day HR partnership and larger HR initiatives across areas such as Total Rewards, HRIS, and organizational programs.

This is a full time, contract assignment.

How You Will Contribute

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership

  • Partner with leaders across IT, Commercial, R&D, and Finance to support organizational and talent priorities

  • Provide guidance on organizational effectiveness, performance management, and team development

  • Support leaders with employee relations and coaching

  • Own day to day HR operations for respective client groups

HR Initiatives & Projects

  • Contribute to local and global HR initiatives across the organization

  • Support programs related to Total Rewards and HR processes

  • Participate in HRIS enhancements

  • Lead or support special HR projects, as needed

Qualifications

  • 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner roles

  • Experience supporting corporate or professional functions (IT, Finance, R&D, Commercial teams)

  • Strong knowledge of employee relations, talent management, and HR operations

  • Experience working with HR systems (e.g., Workday, ADP)

  • Strong stakeholder partnership and communication skills

  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Preferred Skills

  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, collaborative environment

  • Able to support both operational HR needs and project-based initiatives

  • Experience contributing to HR programs at a multi-site or global level

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

Synergy Flavors

About Synergy Flavors

Synergy Flavors is a leading manufacturer and supplier of flavorings, extracts and essences, with a truly global footprint. Part of Carbery Group, we have extensive experience across the food and beverage industry, developing high quality taste solutions which inspire innovation and can help you stay one step ahead of the competition.

Our flavor creation and application capabilities span the globe – with commercial, technical and manufacturing support facilities in the US, Brazil, UK, Ireland, Italy, and Thailand. As a result, we have the market understanding to work collaboratively with customers worldwide to develop flavor solutions for diverse categories.

Combining a long heritage of flavor development with modern extraction technology, we blend art and science to create an exceptional array of tastes. Investing continuously in our R&D and technical capabilities, our commitment to analytical and sensory innovation ensures we are always on hand to deliver the latest market insights and flavor breakthroughs.

For more information, visit www.synergytaste.com

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Wauconda, Illinois
Year Founded
1886
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