What you´ll do

• Translate the business integration strategy in partnership with the Corporate HRBP into a structured HR integration plan with clear milestones, deliverables, and dependencies
• Drive stakeholder engagement and leadership alignment, enabling informed HRBP decision-making and consistent global messaging
• Develop and execute integration communication materials including presentations, FAQs, cascades, and leadership briefings
• Coordinate organizational design and Day-1 readiness activities in close collaboration with Corporate HRBP, local HR, and business leaders
• Support organizational design, talent assessments, and harmonization efforts through structured analysis and clear recommendations
• Track and coordinate HR transactional activities such as contracts, payroll, and HRIS updates to ensure operational accuracy
• Apply integration playbooks, monitor KPIs, and proactively identify risks and issues
• Facilitate HR governance routines and act as the central coordination point for integration topics, escalating strategic matters as needed

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, business, or a related field, combined with at least 5 years of experience in HR, project management, and proven experience in M&A or large-scale transformation initiatives
• Proven ability to manage complex, international projects with a structured, solution-oriented mindset and high ownership, and fluency in English as a working language
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to create clear, compelling narratives for senior leaders
• Sound understanding of HR governance, organizational design, and cultural integration in global environments
• High motivation to work at the center of business transformation, with high visibility, cross-functional exposure, and continuous learning in M&A and change management
• Fluent English skills

The position is preferably based in Duesseldorf, but other locations in Europe are also possible.

The position is limited to 2 years

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global 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
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

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 welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: 25090007

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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