Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. 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.
General Office & Public Affairs Manager
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General Office & Public Affairs Manager
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About this position
About this Position
- Responsible for Dragon site's general office management, administrative cost control within budget, public affairs management and soft service management to support site operations and business development.
What you´ll do
- General Office & Facility Management
- Oversee site general office services and facility operations, including CSPS, housekeeping, security, canteen, shuttle bus, office consumables, reception, company filing, express services, and access management.
- Coordinate shared services such as visitor management and related administrative activities. - Administrative Cost & Contractor Management
- Monitor and control site administrative costs to ensure adherence to budget.
- Collaborate with the Procurement team on admin contractor contract renewal, review, and termination, including service level and cost oversight. - Public Affairs & Stakeholder Coordination
- Support the Site Manager in managing public affairs for the Dragon site.
- Coordinate administrative functions with internal departments and external organizations.
- Maintain and nurture government public relationships. - Compliance, Safety & Sustainability
- Ensure full compliance with legal requirements and Henkel’s SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) Standards.
- Conduct regular safety audits, address unsafe behaviors, and ensure risk assessments are performed with appropriate mitigation actions.
- Manage admin-related safety performance of contractors (e.g., canteen, access control, security).
- Implement sustainability initiatives at the Dragon site to contribute to Henkel’s strategic goals. - Corporate Culture Promotion
- Uphold and promote Henkel’s corporate culture standards at the Dragon site. - Team Management & Work Coordination
- Lead, supervise, and develop the team; assign work areas clearly and conduct regular performance evaluations.
- Optimize work allocation and enhance overall team efficiency through reasonable delegation and scientific assessment, ensuring the delivery of all engineering tasks.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Relations, or related field.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in site administration, public affairs, or facility management.
- Strong cost control, contract management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Fluent in both Chinese and English.
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
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
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: 25088579
Job Locations: China, Shanghai, Shanghai
Contact information for application-related questions: Henkel.GCN.Recruitment@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.