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Cluster CoE Manager Total rewards CE
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Cluster CoE Manager Total rewards CE
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About this position
At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop your skills and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you are up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us.
Do you dare to make an impact?
What you´ll do
We are currently looking for a passionate and experienced Total Rewards professional to join our Cluster Central East HR Leadership team as a Cluster Total Rewards Center of expertise (CoE) Manager. This key role is responsible for leading, shaping, and coordinating the Total Rewards strategy across our Central East Cluster in alignment with global frameworks and local business needs.
As Cluster Total Rewards CoE Manager, reporting to the Cluster HR Head Central East, you will act as the key expert for shaping and coordinating reward strategies within the cluster (Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Belarus). You will collaborate closely with the local HR team in Slovakia to execute Total Rewards processes, while steering and aligning strategic topics across the other cluster countries.
Key Responsibilities:
Total Reward Strategy & Design
- Develop and implement total rewards strategies aligned with company goals and market standards
- Act as a subject matter expert and sparring partner for HR teams within the cluster to ensure consistency and alignment
- Compensation & Benefits Management
- Lead and execute compensation and benefits processes in Slovakia
- Provide strategic guidance and oversight for compensation and benefits activities across other countries in the Central East Cluster
Governance & Cross-country Collaboration
- Ensure legal and policy compliance of rewards programs in Slovakia, and monitor alignment in cluster countries
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business leaders and act as interface to regional/global Total Rewards teams
Data Insights & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze internal and market data to optimize Total Rewards programs and support data-based decisions
- Steer continuous improvement, innovation, and simplification of Total Rewards tools and processes within the cluster
What makes you a good fit
- Strong analytical and data literacy skills, with the ability to translate insights into impactful decisions
- Self-driven and structured working style with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple topics across countries
- Solid project and process management capabilities; experience with HRIS and digital tools is an advantage
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Business-oriented mindset with a high sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality
- Fluent in English; other languages spoken in the cluster (e.g. Slovak, Czech, Hungarian) are a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Power BI or similar tools is an asset
- University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- Prior experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or HR Business Partnering in an international matrix environment is an advantage
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model and up to 30 days per year for remote work abroad
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally applicable well-being standards, including 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
- 13th salary, incentives
- Cafeteria benefit system, Multisport card
- Henkel shop and Henkel nursery school
- Extra paid days off for special life situations, referral and relocation bonus
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.
Minimum salary: 2800 EUR gross (Of course, an overpayment is possible depending on the respective training, qualification and professional experience. The gross salary is based on these aforementioned criteria and is finally determined after the personal interview.)
JOB ID: 25080136
Job Locations: Slovakia, Bratislavsky Kraj, Bratislava
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitmentslovakia@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.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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