HR Operations Trainee (Fixed-term with 1-Year Contract, Graduate Role)

About this Position

The HR Operations Trainee role is a 12-month development opportunity within the HR Operations Team, offering hands-on experience in core HR processes and exposure to various HR functions. The selected candidate will play an active role in daily operations and key projects while collaborating closely with HR Business Partners, Compensation & Benefits, and the Talent Acquisition Team.

What you´ll do

• Supporting Compensation & Benefits topics and projects, while reporting directly to the HR Operations Executive
• Acting as one of the key contact points between HR Operations and business units
• Monitoring and following up on legal regulations and requirements related to the payroll process
• Managing personnel files and employee records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal and legal standards
• Taking ownership of onboarding and offboarding processes, including Social Security (SGK) entries and exits, and ensuring all steps are aligned with Henkel’s corporate guidelines and local labor laws
• Providing operational HR support to employees and contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives within the HR Operations team

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; advanced Excel skills are a strong plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• A true team player with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Exceptional communication and analytical thinking skills
• Skilled in building relationships and managing multiple stakeholders effectively
• High level of curiosity, motivation, and a genuine commitment to continuous personal development

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours
• 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

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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.