Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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.
HR Manager
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About this position
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
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to internal clients by supporting all aspects of HR management, including compensation, talent and performance management, workforce planning, and employee relations, in alignment with local labor law and company policies.
- Provide day-to-day HR guidance and operational support to employees and managers, ensuring accurate execution of HR processes, policies, and procedures.
- Offer coaching and counseling on performance management, employee development, progressive discipline, and conflict resolution.
- Execute core HR processes, including salary review cycles for relevant management committee levels, promotion processes, and performance and talent management cycles, acting as a local moderator and sparring partner for leaders and high-potential talent.
- Identify, develop, and implement development plans for key employees and high-potential talent to strengthen internal capabilities and succession readiness.
- Lead and participate in HR-led change initiatives and cross-functional projects (including Manufacturing or operational initiatives where applicable), managing HR-related actions and coordinating internal and external communications to ensure effective adoption.
- Implement and champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement, organizational culture, and employee satisfaction at the local level.
- Manage employee relations matters, including investigations and issue resolution, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes while mitigating risk to the organization.
- Actively model, advocate for, and reinforce desired leadership behaviors and organizational values, proactively addressing misaligned leadership behaviors and partnering with leaders to drive continuous improvement.
What makes you a good fit
- Ability to move fluidly between strategic planning and hands on execution in a fast paced environment
- Bachelor's Degree (Business Management or Human Resources)
- 5 years of professional HR experience
- Strong HR business partnering skills with the credibility to advise and challenge leaders at all levels in the business
- Broad HR functional expertise across talent, performance, compensation, and workforce planning
- Sound employee relations judgment, including investigations, discipline, and issue resolution
- Strong knowledge of local, state and federal labor laws and consistent application of HR policies and procedures
- Proven leader coaching capability across performance management, development, and behavior
- Experience supporting and leading HR change initiatives and cross functional projects
- Ability to drive employee engagement and reinforce organizational culture and values
- Strong operational discipline with accurate execution of core HR processes
- Effective communication and influence across diverse stakeholder groups
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 $ 90,000.00 - $ 120,000.00 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.
JOB ID: 26094683
Job Locations: United States, KY, Bowling Green, KY
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FAQ
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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.