Senior Auditor (d/f/m) - Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE)

What you´ll do

• Independent execution of international SHE audits across Henkel’s global locations, including full ownership of audit preparation, delivery, and follow-up
• Assessment of the effectiveness of SHE management systems, policies, and key controls, followed by the development of targeted actions to mitigate risks, strengthen compliance, and enhance business processes
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support the continuous advancement of Safety, Health & Environmental standards
• Leadership of dedicated projects focusing on audit methodology, process optimization, and risk management
• Clear and confident communication of audit results to relevant stakeholders – including senior management – while providing guidance during the implementation of defined actions
• Regular international travel of up to 40% to support global sites and ensure consistent audit coverage

What makes you a good fit

• Excellent university degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or Safety Management
• At least 5 years of professional experience as an Auditor in the SHE / EHS field, ideally with knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001, internal auditing frameworks)
• Strong analytical skills, pronounced process affinity, and high attention to detail
• Confident presence, strong assertiveness, and the ability to constructively navigate and resolve conflicts
• Self-driven, structured, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• International mindset with strong intercultural communication skills and readiness to work in multinational environments
• Excellent verbal and written English skills; additional languages are a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

• 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

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! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: 26092352

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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