Plant HR Business Partner

About this Position To serve as a strategic HR leader and transformation enabler within the manufacturing plant, aligning HR initiatives with Henkel’s global strategy. The HRBP will lead the implementation of the People Capability Program, drive cultural transformation, workforce development, and operational excellence, ensuring the plant is future-ready and aligned with Henkel’s standards.

What You´ll Do

• Lead the People Capability Program, focusing on:
• Functional competencies for shop floor and leadership roles
• Transformational Leadership through Leadership Commitments and ASPIRE Behaviours.
• Team Effectiveness via High Performing Teams programs for both leaders and operators
• Coordinate learning journeys using the 70-20-10 development model
• Ensure local adaptation and language support for training and facilitation
• Monitor deployment, collect feedback, and continuously improve program effectiveness
• Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Development & Upskilling
• Lead Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) to anticipate future skill needs
• Implement Front Line Worker and Manager Development Programs
• Support career pathing and succession planning
• Culture & Sense of Belonging
• Champion Henkel’s ACT Cultural Transformation and Leadership Commitments
• Facilitate Pulse Checks and employee listening strategies
• Promote DEI initiatives and foster a cohesive plant culture
• Talent Attraction & Employer Branding
• Enhance the Employer Value Proposition (EVP) for production roles
• Collaborate with hiring teams to improve recruitment outcomes
• Employee Care & Wellbeing
• Ensure compliance with Henkel’s infrastructure & work Environment guidelines
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing programs tailored to production workers
• Total Rewards & Fair Compensation
• Monitor and enforce Adequate Living Wage and Pay Equity standards
• Partner with compensation teams to ensure fair and competitive pay
• Digital Enablement & HR Operations
• Drive adoption of digital HR tools to enhance employee experience
• Maintain accurate HR data and analytics
• Best Practice Sharing & Knowledge Management
• Facilitate systematic knowledge sharing across HR and production teams
• Contribute to Henkel’s Best Practice Playbook and promote cross-functional collaboration
  
  

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Experience in leading capability development or transformation programs is a strong advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) preferred
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong facilitation and project management skills
• Ability to influence and build trust across all levels
• Deep understanding of labour laws, compliance, and social sustainability
• Expectations:
• Be an active member of the plant site leadership team
• Be a visible and proactive presence on the shop floor
• Act as a cultural ambassador and strategic advisor to plant leadership
• Lead transformation initiatives with passion and precision
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and a people-first mindset
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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
• Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
• Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
• Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
  
  

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.

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