Henkel is a company that focuses on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. They are seeking an HR Operations Specialist to support HR operations, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
Responsibilities
- 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 on general HR inquiries and escalate to appropriate contacts when needed
- 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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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