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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.
Senior Manager Global Total Rewards, Benefits (d/f/m)
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Senior Manager Global Total Rewards, Benefits (d/f/m)
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About this Position
The Senior Manager, Global Total Rewards – Benefits is responsible for the design, governance, compliance, and management of the company’s global benefits portfolio, ensuring programs are competitive, and cost-effective.
What you´ll do
- Develop and continuously refine the global benefits strategy (including health, life, well-being etc.) aligned with Total Rewards strategy and business priorities
- Serve as global expert for pension and retirement plans, ensuring governance, compliance, and optimized structures (DB/DC plans)
- Consult total rewards teams across Henkel, in defining regional/local insurance programs and benefit policies, balancing risk mitigation with competitive offerings
- Manage global broker/consultant relationships and lead renewal negotiations to drive performance and service excellence (e.g., Mercer, Aon, WTW)
- Partner with Finance/Treasury to control global benefits budget and apply cost-efficient financing methods (e.g., pooling, captives)
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for benefit programs through disciplined governance and data protection standards (e.g., GDPR)
- Champion technology and HRIS (Workday, SAP) to digitize benefits administration, enable self-service, and enhance employee communication
What makes you a good fit
- Masters degree in HR / Business Administration / Finance or Economics
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated to global employee benefits (employee share purchase plans, car policies, health, retirement, DB & DC plans etc.)
- Proven track record of success in selecting, negotiating, and managing relationships with Tier 1 global benefits consultants/brokers (e.g., Mercer, Aon, WTW)
- Expert-level knowledge of benefit regulations and compliance requirements in major regions
- Fluent English skills
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: 25088260
Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com
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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?
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