Senior Manager Global Total Rewards, Benefits (d/f/m)

What you´ll do

• Develop and continuously refine the global benefits strategy (including health, life, well-being etc.) aligned with Total Rewards strategy and business priorities
• Serve as global expert for pension and retirement plans, ensuring governance, compliance, and optimized structures (DB/DC plans)
• Consult total rewards teams across Henkel, in defining regional/local insurance programs and benefit policies, balancing risk mitigation with competitive offerings
• Manage global broker/consultant relationships and lead renewal negotiations to drive performance and service excellence (e.g., Mercer, Aon, WTW)
• Partner with Finance/Treasury to control global benefits budget and apply cost-efficient financing methods (e.g., pooling, captives)
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for benefit programs through disciplined governance and data protection standards (e.g., GDPR)
• Champion technology and HRIS (Workday, SAP) to digitize benefits administration, enable self-service, and enhance employee communication

What makes you a good fit

• Masters degree in HR / Business Administration / Finance or Economics
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated to global employee benefits (employee share purchase plans, car policies, health, retirement, DB & DC plans etc.)
• Proven track record of success in selecting, negotiating, and managing relationships with Tier 1 global benefits consultants/brokers (e.g., Mercer, Aon, WTW)
• Expert-level knowledge of benefit regulations and compliance requirements in major regions
• Fluent English skills

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
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: 25088260

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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