HR Transformation Manager - Corporate HRBP (d/f/m)

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A major consumer goods company in Düsseldorf is looking for an HR Org Transformation Manager to oversee HR activities during M&A projects and organizational transformations. You will support HRBPs in translating business strategies into actionable plans and ensure smooth employee transitions aligned with corporate goals. The ideal candidate has extensive HR experience, particularly in transformation contexts, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This role is crucial for driving structured execution across various HR workstreams.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR management, particularly in transformation projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex HR processes and engage stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Support HRBP in translating business strategies into HR actions.
• Coordinate people-related analyses for due diligence phases.
• Develop integration communication materials.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational design

Change management

HR due diligence

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Jobbeschreibung

About this Position

The HR Org Transformation Manager is a key member of the Corporate HRBP team, responsible for coordinating HR-related activities across M&A projects, due diligence phases, internal reorganizations, and broader organizational transformation initiatives. The role ensures organizational alignment, smooth employee transitions, and compliance with global standards, working in close partnership with: Corporate HRBP teams, Local HR teams, External consultants and legal experts, Business leaders and functional workstreams. The HR Org Transformation Manager drives structured execution across critical HR and people-related workstreams, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, transformation objectives, and HR governance frameworks.

What you’ll do

• Support the relevant HRBP in translating business and transformation strategies (e.g., M&A, due diligence, reorganizations) into clear, structured HR action plans with milestones, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies
• Support HR due diligence activities by coordinating people-related analyses (organization, workforce, leadership, culture, risks) and synthesizing insights for decision-making
• Drive stakeholder engagement and leadership alignment, enabling informed HRBP decision-making and consistent global messaging
• Develop and execute integration communication materials including presentations, FAQs, cascades, and leadership briefings
• Coordinate organizational design and Day-1 readiness activities in close collaboration with Corporate HRBP, local HR, and business leaders
• Support organizational design, talent assessments, and harmonization efforts through structured analysis and clear recommendations
• Track and coordinate HR transactional and operational activities (e.g., contracts, payroll, HR systems, policies) with local HR teams to ensure operational accuracy during transitions
• Apply integration playbooks, monitor KPIs, and proactively identify risks and issues
• Facilitate HR governance routines and act as the central coordination point for integration topics, escalating strategic matters as needed
• Serve as a central coordination and escalation point for transformation-related HR topics, raising strategic issues to the Corporate HRBP as required