Global Head of Performance Management (d/f/m)

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of 47.000 pioneers around the globe. The teams in our corporate functions enable the best in our dynamic businesses and in our people to maximize our company’s potential. With our leading brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

Dare to make an impact?

• Define, manage, and lead the global performance strategy, ensuring alignment with Henkel's overall business strategy and organizational priorities, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability across all levels of the organization
• Design and manage Henkel's annual performance review cycle, integrating goal-setting practices that ensure consistency and clarity across all levels and regions
• Ensure consistency and fairness in performance evaluations by implementing globally standardized tools and criteria for assessing employee contributions and potential
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (CoE) leadership to link performance outcomes with critical HR processes, including compensation, promotions, and development opportunities
• Continuously improve performance management systems by incorporating employee feedback and emerging best practices to enhance effectiveness globally
• Leverage performance metrics and analytics to provide actionable insights that inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in performance management practices
• Provide training for managers and employees on effective performance management techniques, fostering a culture of constructive feedback and development
• Engage with senior leadership and regional teams to ensure alignment on performance expectations and outcomes across the organization

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Human Resources in a multi-matrix company, preferably in a global or regional CoE role. Or similar experience from working in an international consultancy in the field of Performance Management
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing global performance management systems that drive high performance across diverse teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for enhancing performance management practices
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives focused on enhancing performance culture within organizations
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Passion for innovation, continuously seeking new methods and best practices to improve performance management processes
• Advanced skills in HR technologies and analytics tools, with strong proficiency in MS Office applications
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous

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, disabilities, and generations.