Lead Specialist GES H2R Surveys

Job Title: Lead Specialist GES H2R Surveys
Location: Hyderabad, India
Job Type: Contract (24 Months)

We are looking for a Lead Specialist - GES H2R Surveys to drive global employee engagement and survey operations across multiple regions. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end survey processes, partnering with HR stakeholders, analyzing engagement data, and providing actionable insights that help improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness. The position offers the opportunity to work with global stakeholders, senior HR leaders, and external vendors while contributing to strategic engagement initiatives.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate global and regional engagement survey activities, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services.
• Gather business requirements from HR stakeholders and translate them into effective survey solutions and operational actions.
• Prepare survey questionnaires, participation reports, results dashboards, and engagement insights for stakeholders.
• Analyze survey outcomes and provide meaningful recommendations to HR leaders on engagement trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with COEs, HR teams, and external vendors to manage survey delivery, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Act as the first point of contact for escalations, maintain global process standards, and support continuous improvement projects.

We Bring

• A purpose-led, performance-driven work environment.
• Opportunities to lead complex workplace operations and projects.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation and operational excellence.
• Career growth across functions, sites, and global teams.
• Continuous learning and development through structured programs.
• An inclusive, supportive workplace that encourages new ideas.

You bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in employee engagement, surveys, reporting, analytics, or HR operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret survey results, identify trends, and present insights to senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills with the ability to engage across all organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with experience working in global and virtual teams.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we dont 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.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact Teena Khan Talent Acquisition Business Partner ([email removed]).

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. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.