HR Operations Specialist

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil, ‘all, Loctite, Snuggle, and Schwarzkopf and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What You´ll Do

• Join our dynamic organization where innovation meets excellence in human resources. As an HR Operations Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of transformational initiatives that streamline processes, enhance employee experiences, and drive organizational success. With comprehensive training and mentorship, you'll develop essential HR skills while contributing to meaningful projects from the start. If you're passionate about launching your HR career and eager to learn the fundamentals of HR operations, this role offers exceptional development opportunities and mentorship to build your expertise while making a meaningful impact from day one. Dare to make an impact?
• Your Role
• Operational Excellence & Process Optimization:
• Execute day-to-day HR operations tasks with precision, supporting the regional HR organization
• Learn and support the transition of activities from HR Business Partners to Centers of Excellence, helping to optimize and streamline regional processes
• Provide first-level support to employees on general HR inquiries and escalate to appropriate contacts when needed
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Support:
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to support cross-functional HR projects and initiatives that drive organizational transformation
• Assist in the development, revision, and standardization of regional HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Support data privacy compliance initiatives, contributing to the maintenance of rules and processes
• Provide valuable assistance for internal and external audit-related activities
• HR Governance & Compliance Support:
• Support regional/local HR Governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regulatory requirements
• Assist with compliant onboarding processes and employee lifecycle management across the organization
• Contribute to internal compliance initiatives, helping ensure HR practices and processes meet regulatory requirements and organizational standards
• Learn to leverage technology to optimize HR processes and enhance operational efficiency

What makes you a good fit

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with enthusiasm for working with diverse stakeholders
• Interest in HR operations and eagerness to learn about organizational processes
• Ability to support projects and contribute to cross-functional initiatives
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical thinking capabilities
• Aptitude for learning HRIS systems and HR process optimization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with eagerness to develop HR analytics skills

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in HR, operations, or customer service (entry-level candidates welcome)
• Eagerness to learn HR systems and service delivery processes
• Some experience with Data analysis tools
  
  

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
  
  

The salary for this role is $60,000.00 - $80,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.