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Henkel Rotational Program Associate - Human Resources

Henkel

Rocky Hill, CT · HybridFull-time$70–73K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–73K/yr
Location
Rocky Hill, CTHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Henkel Rotational Program Associate in Human Resources completes three approximately eight-month rotations across HR functions, with projects shaped by business needs. The program offers exposure to areas such as HR business partnering, talent acquisition, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, and total rewards. Associates present findings and recommendations to leadership and develop skills for future HR leadership roles. Full-time employment is available August 2, 2027.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInfluencingRelationship BuildingPresentationFacilitationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingLeadershipTeam CollaborationOrganizationPrioritizationHuman Resources

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development or Related FieldGPA 3.0+Leadership ExperienceFull-Time Availability August 2, 2027Valid U.S. Work Authorization

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Henkel Rotational Program Associate - Human Resources

Human ResourcesUnited States, Rocky Hill, CTFull TimeRegular

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

  • Spend approximately 8 months in three rotations, gaining hands-on experience across key HR functions while developing a broad understanding of Henkel's people strategy and business operations.

  • Rotations may include, but are not limited to: HR business partnering, talent acquisition, learning & development, diversity & inclusion and total rewards.

  • Key projects will evolve based on business and function need but will be focused on HR business partnering, talent development, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning and change management.

  • Present project updates, findings, and recommendations to HR and business leadership.

  • Develop the skills and business acumen necessary to succeed in future Human Resources leadership roles.

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field required.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.

  • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.

  • Demonstrated academic achievement (3.0 GPA or above preferred).

  • Proven leadership experience and ability to collaborate effectively within teams (internship, co-op, campus leadership, or relevant work experience preferred).

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Interest in developing a long-term career in Human Resources.

  • Available for full-time employment August 2, 2027.

  • Participation in this program requires valid U.S. work authorization. Henkel is unable to provide visa sponsorship, petitioning, or immigration support for this program

Some benefits of joining Henkel

  • 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

The salary range for this role is $70,000-$73,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

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. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 26102384

Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,853 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–73K/yr
  • Connecticut median$99–148K/yr40 salary ranges
  • US median$94–136K/yr2,815 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $72K, is 44% below the Connecticut median midpoint ($128K) — in the lowest quarter of Human Resources salary ranges in Connecticut.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 64 open Human Resources jobs in Connecticut and 5,853 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (4,149 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,554 of the 5,853 open Human Resources jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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