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.
HR Operations Specialist
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About this Position
As an HR Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering a consistent, efficient, and employee-focused HR experience across the organization. This position serves as a trusted partner to employees, HR teams, and business stakeholders by ensuring that core HR processes and employee data are managed accurately, compliantly, and with a high standard of service. Your work will directly support the smooth execution of the employee lifecycle, helping create a positive workplace experience while maintaining operational excellence. You will be part of a collaborative HR Operations team that works closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll, HR Systems, and other functional teams to provide reliable HR support and continuously improve processes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in how HR services are delivered, combining attention to detail, problem-solving, and customer focus to help the organization operate effectively and support its people.
What you´ll do
- Support the Philippine HR teams in the administration and execution of HR processes and operational activities
- Facilitate employee lifecycle transactions, including onboarding, employee movements, and offboarding activities
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity across HR systems, including but not limited to Workday and Dayforce
- Prepare and process employment-related documentation, such as employment contracts, contract amendments, confirmation letters, and other employee correspondence
- Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Payroll, HR Systems, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless HR service delivery
- Respond to employee inquiries and provide guidance on a broad range of HR topics, policies, and procedures; Ensure compliance with company policies, corporate standards, and local labor and regulatory requirements
- Support HR reporting, record management, audits, and documentation activities to maintain operational excellence and governance standards. Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to initiatives that enhance HR efficiency and employee experience
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of HR Operations or HR Generalist experience supporting the Philippines, preferably within a multinational organization
- Strong expertise in employee lifecycle management, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and personnel records management
- Experience managing statutory HR processes, company benefit programs such as social insurances, employee health programs, and audit and compliance activities, issue resolution, and regional HR support
- Proficiency in HRIS and digital tools, including Workday, Dayforce, SAP, SharePoint, AI/RPA solutions, and Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)
- Demonstrated ability to ensure data accuracy, HR documentation management, reporting, and process compliance
- Strong stakeholder management, change management, communication, and collaboration skills; confident speaker, creative thinker, coachable, and able to adapt and respond effectively in dynamic situations
- Amenable to work on a day shift schedule (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and report on a hybrid work set-up in Ayala Avenue, Makati
Some perks of joining Henkel
- A thriving career with the Top 15 Best Workplaces in the Philippines by Great Place to Work and the Top GBS Employer in the Philippines by the Everest Group for 4 consecutive years!
- 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
- HMO healthcare coverage plan
- Provident Fund
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
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: 26099742
Job Locations: Philippines, National Capital Region, Makati
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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.