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.
Admin Specialist
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About this position
What you´ll do
- Manage end-to-end daily administrative affairs, including visitor reception, courier handling, office/factory cleaning services, drinking water supply, pest control, business card production, landline management, expense payment, and travel expense reconciliation.
- Oversee factory premises maintenance: collaborate with property management for effective information transmission and coordination, handle factory repairs, optimize workplace layout, and support factory renovation or relocation projects when required.
- Organize corporate events and meetings: plan and execute factory team-building activities, festival celebrations, and provide full support for group annual meetings; coordinate internal meeting arrangements, including venue preparation, reception, and follow-up.
- Administer office and factory resources: lead procurement of low-value consumables, office supplies, and equipment; maintain detailed registration, verification, and inventory management systems; develop and update related accounts to control costs efficiently.
- Manage company licenses and certificates: handle new applications, modifications, annual inspections, and other government-related liaison work to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Respond promptly to work directives from Henkel Humen factory and deliver high-quality results for ad-hoc and emergency administrative tasks.
- Supervise daily operations of factory-related suppliers (canteen, security, cleaning, pest control) to ensure service quality meets company standards.
What makes you a good fit
- College degree or above (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred), with basic English reading and writing skills for daily communication.
- Minimum 3 years of administrative experience in any industry; prior experience in factory administration, renovation, or relocation is a significant plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and office equipment; strong data processing and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Strong organizational skills, enabling efficient handling of daily management and emergency responses.
- Sound sense of responsibility, dedication to work, and outstanding execution; proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Some perks of joining Henkel
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, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26094554
Job Locations: China, Guangdong, Humen
Contact information for application-related questions: Henkel.GCN.Recruitment@henkel.com
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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.