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
Company Overview
Henkel produces bonding, sealing, and coating solutions for the industrial sector. It was founded in 1876, and is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.henkel.com.