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Henkel · 2 days ago

Director, Employee Experience

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $212K/yr

8+ years exp

Henkel is an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. They are seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Employee Experience Leader to drive and enhance the overall employee experience across their diverse workforce, overseeing HR Operations and collaborating with global teams.

BeautyCleaning ProductsConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team supporting HR Operations, HRIS and data analytics to deliver a seamless employee experience across all touchpoints

Collaborate with HRBP and CoE leaders on topics related to employee experience

Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and inquiries

Drive a culture of service excellence and responsiveness in all HR operations, ensuring the needs of both administrative and production employees are met effectively

Identify pain points and opportunities in the employee journey and implement scalable solutions in collaboration with global partners

Oversee the management and optimization of HR systems (e.g., HCM, case management tools, knowledge base), ensuring systems support operational efficiency and a positive user experience

Ensure the accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of HR data in support of decision-making and compliance requirements

Partner with the HR Data Analyst to develop dashboards, insights, and metrics that drive action and improve HR service delivery

Partner closely with Total Rewards, Compensation, and Payroll teams to ensure integrated support for HR programs and timely resolution of employee issues

Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Legal, Compliance, and IT to ensure that all HR practices meet relevant standards and regulations

Qualification

HR OperationsHR SystemsData AnalyticsEmployee ExperienceTeam LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder ManagementGlobal Organization ExperienceHR CertificationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

8+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR operations and team leadership

Experience working with HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and knowledge of system optimization strategies

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and work effectively across global time zones and cultural contexts

Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance requirements, and best practices in employee experience

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Experience supporting both administrative and production/manufacturing employee populations

Experience in a global or matrixed organization with shared services delivery model

Preferred

Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR) is a plus

Benefits

Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program

Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement

Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships

Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement