Talent & Performance Lead HCM (d/f/m)
Düsseldorf, Germany
Posted on Jul 24, 2026
About This Position
The Talent Lead HCM is responsible for the end-to-end design, alignment, and implementation of Workday Talent modules, including Performance, Succession, Talent Review, and Skills. The role ensures that global Talent processes are translated into scalable and standardized system solutions while defining the future Skills framework as a foundational element across HR.
What You´ll Do
The Talent Lead HCM is responsible for the end-to-end design, alignment, and implementation of Workday Talent modules, including Performance, Succession, Talent Review, and Skills. The role ensures that global Talent processes are translated into scalable and standardized system solutions while defining the future Skills framework as a foundational element across HR.
What You´ll Do
- Strong understanding of Talent Management processes and best practices
- Experience with Workday Talent modules
- Knowledge of Skills-based HR approaches and frameworks
- Ability to translate strategy into scalable system solutions
- Strong stakeholder management across global environments
- Structured and concept-driven thinking combined with execution strength
- Bachelor/Master degree in in computer science, information security, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in large-scale HCM implementations (e.g., data cleansing, mapping, migration, validation) with a strong focus on data quality and risk mitigation
- Strong understanding of Core HR data structures, governance, and lifecycle across countries Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve security challenges
- Problem-Solver & Communicator
- Fluent English skills
- 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
- Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
- MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
- CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
- Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
