Job Summary
Are you passionate about shaping how organizations communicate, connect, and inspire employees at scale?
An exciting opportunity is available at IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences.
This pivotal role serves the Taste division, where we craft unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building, and fuel market success.
The Internal Communications Lead will serve as the global head of Internal Communications for the Taste division, leading the strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of internal and executive communications.
This role will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping divisional narratives and driving communication excellence that strengthens culture, engagement, and business performance.
Be part of a strategic, dynamic, and results-driven team— together we drive meaningful impact.
Your potential is our inspiration.
The role will be hybrid and can be based in the United States, Mexico, Latin America, or the United Kingdom.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Lead the global internal communications strategy and editorial calendar, aligning topics and messaging with business priorities, culture initiatives, and external campaigns
Develop and deliver divisional and leadership communications, including emails, intranet content, newsletters, and corporate communications
Manage high-impact communications, including organizational updates, crisis communications, and transformation messaging across the Taste division
Drive employee engagement by creating compelling content using varied formats (written, video, digital platforms) to increase reach and effectiveness
Partner with senior leaders to shape narratives and thought leadership, including external-facing communications such as professional social media content
Lead the planning and execution of global Town Halls, including content development and cross-functional coordination
Analyze communication effectiveness using quantitative metrics (engagement, attendance, open rates) and qualitative feedback, and adjust strategy accordingly
Develop and implement new initiatives to enhance organizational culture, leadership visibility, and employee connection
Manage and develop one direct report, ensuring strong team performance and capability growth
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field (or Bachelor of Science degree with demonstrated communication expertise)
Minimum 7 years of experience in communications roles, with progressive leadership responsibility
Demonstrated experience developing and executing internal and executive communications strategies within complex, global organizations
Strong ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution, managing multiple priorities effectively
Expertise in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership
Proven ability to lead high-visibility and sensitive communications, including organizational change initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editorial judgment and storytelling ability
Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
Experience using communications and engagement platforms such as Poppulo, Microsoft Teams Live, Adobe Creative Suite, or Asana
How Would You Stand Out
Why Choose Us
Opportunity to influence executive-level communications and global strategy
Exposure to a highly collaborative, global organization across industries
Ability to drive meaningful culture and engagement outcomes
Work with innovative teams shaping the future of food, health, and sustainability
Competitive compensation and benefits aligned to the market
Career growth in a dynamic and evolving environment
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
$130416- $163020