HR Analytics & Controlling Specialist

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise - always inspiring more…

Within the HR Global Organization and in strong coordination with the Global Finance Organization, the Analytics & Controlling specialist will be responsible for:

• Integrating & harmonizing Analytics & Controlling fundamentals within Symrise entities globally

• Assuring the accuracy and availability of HR data & HR KPIs

• Providing and monitoring personnel costs and FTEs analysis & planning

This role will be based in our Saddle Brook office working a hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site and 2 days from home.

Analytics

• Provide Global Dashboards & Segment/Division dashboards with appropriate analysis

• Set and share the relevant KPIs within Symrise entities globally

• Provide support and training to End Users with regards to Workday HRIS tool and all the analytics reports

• Contribute to Workday continual improvement providing requirements, tests and support to the HR analysts/Functional Modul owner

Reporting & Controlling

• In close collaboration with HR & Finance Operations and Business partners, provide Monthly, Quarterly, and annual reporting & analysis in terms of FTE & Personnel Costs in comparison with budget and prior year data.

• Manage HR Cost structure (PCR Cost centers) in close collaboration with Finance stakeholders, and Comp & ben CoE to ensure that People & respective costs are well allocated and allow the correct understanding and analysis

• Contribute to some HR or Finance projects such as Cost saving plan, new acquisitions

integration, additional costs management, contingent workers follow up, etc

• Implement Global HR Reporting for all Symrise Entities and Divisions of the region

• Collaborate with Global, Regional HRBPs & local HR in term of KPIs

• HR cost Controlling for all entities of the region

Planning

• Lead & Coordinate the HR Reforecast(S) & HR Budget to guarantee the accuracy of the data & analysis, respecting the group guidelines

• Ensure the HR Budget throughout the year in a rolling forecast

Knowledge Sharing

• Guarantee local support and expertise for HR teams and business management with regards to Analytics & Controlling approach and fundamentals

• Train and share knowledge with HR as a result of Mergers & Acquisitions

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Finance, Economics or other relevant disciplines. Master's degree preferred.

• 5 + years of HR controlling or analytics in a dynamic and multinational matrix environment

• Advanced Excel Experience required, including analysis, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data

manipulation, etc.

• Experience working in a high volume environment

• Cost-oriented, analytical, Financial & HRIS accumen; experience in project management

• Experience with reporting via Workday required

• Experience with SAP, Microstrategy, is a plus

• Fluency in written and spoken English. French is a plus.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.