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 ExecutiveActing as one of the key contact points between HR Operations and business unitsMonitoring and following up on legal regulations and requirements related to the payroll processManaging personnel files and employee records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal and legal standardsTaking 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 lawsProviding 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 fieldProficiency in MS Office applications; advanced Excel skills are a strong plusExcellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of managementA true team player with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesExceptional communication and analytical thinking skillsSkilled in building relationships and managing multiple stakeholders effectivelyHigh level of curiosity, motivation, and a genuine commitment to continuous personal development Some perks of joining Henkel Flexible work scheme with flexible hoursDiverse national and international growth opportunitiesGlobal wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programsGender-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.