Job description
Join Henkel's Philippines HR team as a Total Rewards Intern in Makati City. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in compensation, benefits, and recognition programs within a global consumer goods company renowned for its innovative brands and people-centric culture. You will work closely with HR leaders to gain exposure to the full life cycle of Total Rewards, from data-driven insights to practical policy implementation. This program is ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing a career in human resources, analytics, or business operations in a dynamic, multinational environment.
As part of your rotation, you will contribute to real-world projects, support day-to-day operations, and develop practical skills in data analysis, HRIS data management, and stakeholder communication. You will receive mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful improvements in rewards programs that attract, engage, and retain top talent. The experience will build your analytical, project management, and communication skills, preparing you for a fast-moving HR career in a global company.
At Henkel, people are our strongest asset, and you will be part of a culture that values collaboration, learning, and integrity. The Total Rewards function plays a critical role in supporting employee experience and business performance by ensuring competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and transparent communication. This internship offers a structured learning path with practical assignments and exposure to cross-functional teams across the Philippines and the region.
Location: Makati City, Metro Manila. Schedule and duration will be discussed during the interview process.
Responsibility
- Assist in supporting the Total Rewards function, including data collection, benchmarking, and analysis of compensation and benefits programs.
- Help administer benefits enrollment materials, employee communications, and benefits-related inquiries.
- Prepare reports and dashboards using Excel and basic data visualization tools to track key HR metrics.
- Support the annual compensation review process, including data gathering, audit, and process documentation.
- Maintain and audit HRIS records to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
- Collaborate with HR partners to draft clear, concise communications about rewards programs for employees.
- Participate in projects to streamline processes, improve policies, and document standard operating procedures.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of Total Rewards initiatives and respond to ad-hoc requests.
Qualification
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or recently graduated in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical mindset with comfort in working with numbers and data.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus.
- Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate in a diverse, cross-functional team.
- Basic understanding of Total Rewards concepts, compensation and benefits, and HRIS systems; prior internship or coursework is a plus.
- Available for a 6- to 12-month internship and able to work in Makati City; flexibility with part-time or full-time schedule as required.
- Fluent in English; Filipino language skills are an advantage.