Head of Health North America

Henkel group • Rocky Hill, CT

1d • $130,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The 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.

Requirements

• Must have 10 plus years of relevant healthcare experience.
• Candidates must be a Nurse Practitioner, Medical Doctor, Physician Assistant, or hold a Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, along with an Occupational Health Certification.
• Corporate experience is essential, with a strong understanding of organizational dynamics.
• Very strong stakeholder management skills and excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter with a pioneering mindset, able to work independently and drive initiatives.
• Agile approach that combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational management.
• Digitally literate and comfortable using technology for communication, reporting, and program management.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop Health North America management strategies, policies, and practices in collaboration with the infrastructure domains Safety, Health & Environment, Security, Facility Management, the business units as well as HR and Legal.
• Lead Health and Wellness across NA, ensuring compliance with local regulations and corporate standards and policies.
• Oversee programs in Health, incl. Occupational Health & Medicine, Medical Response, Travel Health, Pandemic Preparedness, Employee Wellness, Mental Health, Health Promotion and Hygiene.
• Oversee Health Management providers and agreements.
• Provide technical advice on medical insurance and drive initiatives for employee health and well-being.
• Consult on and assess Health across all Admin, R&D and Production sites within the region.
• Professionally represent Health NA in regional leadership meetings as well as being part of cross-regional governance.
• Ensure reporting transparency, operational excellence, and cost efficiency in all health-related activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in health programs to support business objectives.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior