HR Operations Specialist

Henkel group • Stamford, CT

1d • $77,000 - $85,000

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

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in HR, operations, or customer service (entry-level candidates welcome)
• Eagerness to learn HR systems and service delivery processes
• Some experience with Data analysis tools

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 to employees 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
• 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

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees