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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Organizational Development Manager, Supply Chain & Operations, IMEA
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Organizational Development Manager, Supply Chain & Operations, IMEA
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About this Position
Do you like to roll up your sleeves and get involved? Are you interested in learning something new and sharing your knowledge with others? Are you passionate the shape the early career steps of your colleagues? As the Organizational Development (OD) Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization by co-designing and implementing global OD strategies within the IMEA region. Your work will be instrumental in enhancing organizational effectiveness, driving talent development, and supporting cultural transformation. You will collaborate closely with regional HR Business Partners and local management teams to ensure these initiatives are impactful and aligned with both global goals and regional needs.
What you´ll do
Skill-based development strategy design:
- Co-design the next generation of our global OD strategy with a focus on talent development and growth mindset culture transformation.
- Be the regional voice and shape the global OD strategy to fit specific needs of IMEA.
- Challenge assumptions and bring in outside-in views to continuously enhance and grow our skill-based development approach.
Regional skill-based development program execution:
- Lead the rollout of skill-based development programs in collaboration with regional and local operations to develop critical competencies needed for future success.
- Guide regional leaders and teams through change initiatives, applying effective change management methodologies.
- Identify regional training needs, support the creation of development programs and foster a continuous learning culture.
Early careers talent program development:
- Co-design the global rotational development program for our operations career path to ensure appropriate challenges and support mechanisms are in place.
- Oversee the IMEA early career program participants and act as guiding mentor to their development journeys.
- Lead the hiring and performance assessments for our early career program participants and manage our regional senior stakeholders.
What makes you a good fit
- Minimum 8 years of work experience
- Collaboration and communication: Exceptional ability to collaborate across diverse teams and communicate effectively to ensure alignment, engagement, and share best practices.
- Strategic thinking: Ability to co-create and adapt strategies that align with global goals while addressing regional specifics.
- Talent and skills development: Expertise in rolling out skill-based development programs that address current and future organizational needs.
- Change leadership: Proficiency in guiding teams through change with a strong understanding of change management principles.
- Data analysis: Strong analytical skills to interpret HR and OD metrics, identify trends, and drive data-informed decision-making.
- Cultural awareness: Sensitivity to cultural dynamics within the region, ensuring that OD initiatives are both effective and respectful of local practices.
- Challenge: Challenge our assumptions and approaches when and as necessary to be part of shaping our industry’s leading talent development program.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
- Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
- Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 25077938
Job Locations: India, Maharashtra, Navi Mumbai
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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