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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.
Head of Labour Relations
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Head of Labour Relations
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About this Position
The Iberia Labor Relations Head is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing labor relations strategies and frameworks across local legal entities. This includes ensuring compliance with labor laws, fostering positive and constructive relationships with unions and employee representatives, and managing employee relations matters in a fair and legally manner.
In addition to labor relations responsibilities, the role also oversees the Iberia payroll operations and leads a team of HR professionals, ensuring operational excellence, legal compliance, and high-quality service delivery in employee administration and payroll activities.
What you´ll do
- Lead and manage labor relations strategy at local levels, in alignment with corporate standards and local legal frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, labor agreements, and internal HR policies.
- Act as a strategic partner for union negotiations and employee representation, leading collective bargaining efforts.
- Identify potential labor relations risks, proposing and implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
- Resolve employee disputes and conflicts, ensuring fair and timely outcomes.
- Serve as the company’s representative in labor inspections, audits, and negotiations.
- Provide expert advice and training on labor law, disciplinary procedures, union interactions, and employee rights.
- Develop and maintain labor relations documentation, including agreements, grievances, and negotiation records.
- Monitor and implement changes to employment and labor law, ensuring organizational alignment.
- Collaborate with HRBP’s and Legal teams to ensure integrated and consistent approaches to people management.
- Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing, tax compliance, and benefit administration in accordance with local laws and internal policies.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance in all personnel administration processes.
- Lead and develop a team of payroll and HR operations professionals, fostering a high-performance and service-oriented culture.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to payroll, HR processes, and employee experience.
What makes you a good fit
- Educational background related with Labor Law and Employee Relations
- Fluent Level of English
- Experience 7-10 years in a similar position
- Experience in Collective Bargaining, Union Engagement, Payroll Management and HR Operations
- Experience in similar size companies with production sites
- Team Leadership and People Management
- Data Protection and HR Compliance
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
- Globally 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
- Meal Allowance for each worked day
- Health insurance paid the employee with a tax exemption
- Well-being programme
- Discounts on company products
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: 25081012
Job Locations: Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.iberia@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.