Home to the world’s best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

THE EXPERIENCE WE‘RE LOOKING FOR

• More than 5 years of senior HR experience, ideally as an HR Business Partner or in a similar leadership role
• Proven track record in managing complex transformations and organisational change
• In-depth knowledge of labour law and hands-on experience in labour relations, including collective bargaining in European markets
• Expertise in people cost management and organisational design
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Fluent in English and German

GLEICHBERECHTIGUNG

We recognise that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reckitt is looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of HR / Senior HRBP to join our Essential Home business. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide strategic HR leadership across a wide range of topics – from talent attraction and transformation to labour relations and people cost management – in a startup-like, fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new organisation, drive key people initiatives and make a lasting impact. If you’re passionate about people, business transformation and navigating complexity with a hands-on mindset, we’d love for you to grow with us.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic HR guidance across all areas including talent attraction, employee engagement, labour relations, rewards & benefits, and organisational development for our Essential Home business in DACH & Nordics
• Lead and implement HR transformation projects in a fast-changing, agile setup
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align on HR strategy and business priorities
• Ensure compliance with global HR policies and local labour laws across multiple European markets
• Manage people costs and workforce planning with a focus on lean organisational structures
• Drive employee transition and separation processes in close collaboration with Legal, Finance and Business
• Build strong relationships across the business and foster a culture of performance and development