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About this Position
Be part of the operational heartbeat of the organization. In this role, you will work closely with the Operations Manager, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations, enabling effective leadership, and keeping complex processes running seamlessly.
What You'll Do
* Manage calendars, correspondence, and administrative tasks with a high degree of autonomy and discretion.
* Plan and coordinate business trips, including travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reporting.
* Organize and support meetings and leadership sessions, including agendas, documentation, and minutes.
* Act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, prioritizing and resolving enquiries.
* Support financial and purchasing processes, including budget tracking, purchase orders, and invoice handling.
* Prepare reports and presentations, and organize business‑critical events and initiatives.
What makes you a good fit
* Completed commercial education or degree (e.g. business administration, commercial school, or equivalent).
* First professional experience in an office environment, ideally in an international setting.
* Excellent English skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and professionally across all levels.
* Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for preparing reports, presentations, and analyses.
* Hands‑on, proactive mindset combined with an open and positive personality.
* Highly service‑oriented and communicative, with a natural ability to support stakeholders and build strong working relationships.
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.
* Performance‑related pay.
* Special Henkel discounts and a Henkel shop.
* Canteen/meal allowance.
* Medical care and sport activities.
* Minimum gross salary of €47,600 per year for full‑time; willingness to overpay depending on qualifications.
* Limited contract: 2 years.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing
Contact
Melanie Zach, Recruitment Partner
Please note
Our offices will be closed for the holidays from 24.12.2025 to 05.01.2026. During this period, we will not be able to process applications. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
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