HR Specialist GBS with German Language (m/f)

About the role

Henkel is looking for an HR Specialist within its Global Business Support (GBS) unit who coordinates and executes HR activities and administrative tasks so that day-to-day HR operations and case management run smoothly. The role acts as a bridge between management and employees and supports HR projects and initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute HR activities and administrative tasks, and support and carry out HR processes
• Ensure HR practices and policies comply with corporate standards, statutory regulations and laws
• Act as a liaison between management and employees, handling questions, personnel administration and work problems
• Analyze HR data to provide actionable insights and prepare reports for federal, state and local regulatory agencies
• Communicate company policies so they are understood and followed
• Support HR projects, organize employee sessions, workshops and seminars, and help design performance evaluation programs
• Collaborate with CoEs and HR business partners on CoE and strategic HR projects
• Assist salary reviews, promotions, international assignments and retention, and contribute to talent management, succession planning and leadership development
• Give feedback to the Regional CoE, process owners and GBS+ Operations on HR solution effectiveness

Required profile

• German and English at B2 level or higher
• Previous HR experience or knowledge is a plus; personnel administration or management experience is welcomed
• Strong compliance awareness and responsible handling of HR data
• Teamwork, reliability, structured and service-oriented way of working, and strong organizational skills

What we offer

• Salary of EUR 1,460 - 1,700 gross per month, with a 13th salary and incentives
• Flexible hours, hybrid work and up to 30 days per year of remote work abroad
• Well-being standards, health and preventive care programs, and gender-neutral parental leave of at least 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and company matching, cafeteria benefit, multisport card, Henkel shop and nursery school
• Extra paid days off for special events, referral and relocation bonuses