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HR Processes Specialist
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HR Processes Specialist
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About this Position
Join Henkel as a HR Processes Specialist, where you'll support the smooth running of HR operations across the Nordics, with a strong focus on HR processes, governance, and digital tools. In this role, you’ll help manage compensation and benefits structures, maintain HR data, and act as a super-user for HR systems and digital initiatives. You’ll support continuous improvement and provide insights through data analysis and reporting, helping to shape a positive employee experience while ensuring operational excellence.
What you´ll do
- Manage day-to-day aspects of compensation structures and benefits programs.
- Support and help implement recognition and well-being initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture.
- Act as a super-user for HRIS (including Workforce Management systems) and support HR digitalisation projects.
- Prepare workforce analytics and deliver regular and ad hoc HR reports and dashboards.
- Address and resolve employee queries across a range of HR topics.
- Support compliance and governance across all HR processes, ensuring alignment with local legislation and internal policies.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes, tools, and systems.
- Support internal payroll processes, data preparation and checks across Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway during key periods.
What makes you a good fit
- Proven experience in HR operations, compensation & benefits, or a related HR support role.
- Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS); knowledge of Dayforce is a plus.
- Digital mindset with a strong interest in systems and automation.
- Understanding of HR governance and compliance.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to generate meaningful reports.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and process-focused, with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Highly proficient in MS Excel; confident handling data and reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and virtual collaboration skills.
- Fluent in Swedish and English (spoken and written); Finnish is a plus.
- A degree or suitable qualification in HR, Business, Data, Finance or a related discipline.
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
- Occupational Health Checks & Private Health Insurance
- Sports compensation allowance
- Pension
- Annual Leave: 30 days plus public holidays
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: 25084061
Contact information for application-related questions: Norden.hr@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.