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HR Manager ANZ

Henkel

What you´ll do

  • Partner with senior leaders to align HR strategy with business objectives across ANZ.
  • Provide counsel on workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
  • Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, plant managers, and functional leaders; Act as a bridge between global HR strategy and local execution.
  • Design and deliver HR programs that address the needs of both blue-collar manufacturing teams and white-collar professionals; Champion employee relations, wellbeing, and compliance with local labour laws.
  • Knowledgeable in HRIS Implementation, able to lead the rollout and adoption of Henkel’s HRIS platform in ANZ; Ensure seamless integration with global systems and drive user adoption through training and change management.
  • Drive initiatives that strengthen Henkel’s culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Lead organisational change programs to support business transformation and growth; Oversee HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development and payroll.
  • Ensure adherence to Henkel’s internal governance standards and full compliance with employment legislation across Australia and New Zealand

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
  • Proven HR leadership experience in a global FMCG or industrial organisation.
  • Demonstrated success in HRIS (Workday) implementation and digital HR transformation.
  • Strong track record in culture development and organisational change management.
  • Experience managing both blue-collar and white-collar workforces.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership level.
  • Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand employment legislation.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model
  • 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

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: 26091501

Job Locations: Australia, Victoria, Kilsyth – Melbourne, VIC | Australia, New South Wales, Chatswood – Sydney, NSW

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