Regional Security Manager, North America
Henkel
United States
USD 100k-155k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 7, 2026
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
As Regional Security Manager North America (NA), you are responsible to drive Physical Security & Operations, Crisis & Incident Management, Security Training Programs, Investigations and Intelligence across the US and Canada. You will be acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership at sites and reporting to the Security Director NA. You combine security knowledge with excellent communication and influencing skills. This is a role for Security professionals who think holistically, act decisively and translate strategy into measurable regional impact.
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.
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.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What You´ll Do
As Regional Security Manager North America (NA), you are responsible to drive Physical Security & Operations, Crisis & Incident Management, Security Training Programs, Investigations and Intelligence across the US and Canada. You will be acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership at sites and reporting to the Security Director NA. You combine security knowledge with excellent communication and influencing skills. This is a role for Security professionals who think holistically, act decisively and translate strategy into measurable regional impact.
- Partner with leadership to implement security strategies, policies, and best practices; develop metrics and dashboards for performance tracking.
- Conduct risk-based site assessments; oversee design and integration of access control, surveillance, and intrusion systems; support facility projects and events.
- Lead responses to security incidents; support business continuity and emergency preparedness; advise leadership and liaise with law enforcement during crises.
- Monitor emerging risks; maintain intelligence networks; conduct threat analyses and investigations into misconduct or fraud.
- Manage executive protection and travel safety programs; deliver briefings and act as emergency contact for travelers.
- Develop and deliver security education programs, workshops, and exercises; promote a culture of security awareness and accountability.
- Identifies, implements and maintains security processes across the organization to reduce risks.
- Develops and provides effective security policies and programs over the designated location / area.
- Preserves and enhances facility and system usability.
- Enhances security by systematically using threat assessment and prevention technologies.
- Oversees the continuous monitoring and protection of facility / area, personnel, and information systems.
- Mitigates or manages any developments that may threaten the normal operations of business and infrastructures.
- Assists in the implementation of security policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Establishes appropriate standards and risk controls associated with security issues.
- Ensures the investigation and security services in line with regulatory compliance and business continuity planning.
- Evaluates suspected security breaches and recommends corrective actions.
- Conducts interviews and investigative measures.
- Monitors the compliance of safety guidelines and maintains community relationships.
- Bachelor’s degree required (advanced preferred) with 5+ years in security, law enforcement, or military roles, including increasing responsibility, high integrity, and sound judgment.
- Ability and expectation to respond to incidents outside business hours.
- Strong knowledge of physical security systems, risk assessments, investigations, insider threat mitigation, and protective services.
- Experience in travel security, executive protection, and event security; professional certifications (APP, CPP, PSP, CISSP, etc.) highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills; ability to influence and collaborate across a regional matrixed environment.
- Ability to travel (~25% across North America).
- Other duties as assigned.
- 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
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.
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.
