About this Position

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 over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, 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?

As the Head of Public Affairs & Government Relations, you will develop and implement a comprehensive government affairs strategy that aligns with Henkel’s goals and priorities.

We are seeking an experienced leader with a deep understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry and the issues impacting this sector. You will support our business by advocating for the company’s interests, engaging policymakers and influencers, and interacting with trade associations to shape local/state/federal government policies and initiatives critical to our business.

What you´ll do

• Legislative & Political Monitoring: monitor and analyze relevant political, legislative and regulatory developments and assess the potential impact for Henkel
• Developing & Executing Advocacy Strategies: prioritize impacting topics and develop & execute respective advocacy strategies at local, state and federal level to avoid harm and create competitive advantages
• Relationship Building & Creating Political Goodwill: analyze, build and maintain relationships with key government officials, stakeholders and industry associations
• Internal Advisory Role: advice Henkel’s senior leadership on public policy issues, ensuring that the political dimension of Henkel’s business is aligned with its overall business objectives and investment strategies
• Steering of Projects, ad-hoc-Teams and external Consultants: Manage internal and external networks as well as consultancies providing advice for PAG relevant topics.

What makes you a good fit

• Self-starter, ability to work independently, showing own pro-active initiative and be willing to go for the extra mile, be creative, don’t expect to be told what to do next, suggest new solutions to problems
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize, result-oriented, proper attention to details
• Good communicator and easy networker, despite in both external and internal organizations, i.e.:
• Ability to transfer business language into politically relevant arguments (et vice versa) and to manage complex as well as layman language
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, and industry stakeholders
• Analytical and conceptual strength as well good project management skills; demonstrated ability to manage complex policy matters
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government relations, or a related field is desired. An advanced degree is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, or a related role, with a strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory process - ideally in the CPG sector with solid understanding of issues impacting businesses including, but not limited to, plastics, packaging, ingredient restrictions, taxes/tariffs and EU regulations
• Experience with global organizations is preferred.
• Knowledge of political institutions & processes, respective personal contacts and familiarity with sustainability matters and the role of NGOs the CPG industry are an asset
• Open and reliable, with clear ethical basis
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally 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
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
• Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
• Paid time off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more

The salary for this role is $125,000.00 - $142,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

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. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.