Hair Excellence, Testing Coordinator

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Hair Excellence, Testing Coordinator

Consumer Brands Innovation United States, Culver City, CA, CA Full Time Regular

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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.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit - where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Coordinate day-to-day product testing activities, including scheduling, salon bookings, documentation management, and sample tracking
• Execute evaluations
• Manage testing protocols by maintaining accurate records, monitoring compliance, and providing regular tracking and reporting on testing progress and results
• Source competitive products, salon supplies, and testing materials to support product evaluations and benchmarking initiatives
• Support competitive testing programs by coordinating logistics, resources, and communication across internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement training materials and educational resources for Independent Contractors (ICs), ensuring consistent processes and testing standards
• Administer vendor and Independent Contractor payments, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and issue resolution
• Oversee salon inventory, supplies, and operational needs, ensuring test salons are fully equipped to support ongoing testing

What makes you a good fit

• Licensed professional hairstylist
• 4+ years of salon experience within a product testing, product development, or research environment preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in professional hair color, hair care, styling, and chemical services, with the ability to execute and evaluate testing protocols
• Experience coordinating project logistics, managing inventory, sourcing supplies, and partnering with vendors to support operational and testing needs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed documentation, and ensure timely project execution
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with Product Development, Marketing, Education teams, and external partners
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) with strong reporting, tracking, and data management capabilities
• Ability to travel up to 10-15% as needed to support testing activities, salon operations, and business initiatives
• Ability to work from Culver City office 4 days a week, with one day remote

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• 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

The salary range for this role is $75,000.00 and $85,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

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.

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. 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.

JOB ID: 26100235

Job Locations: United States, CA, Culver City, CA

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.

Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

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FAQ

I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?

Yes - simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.

The job offer is written in English - should I write my application in English as well?

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the 'rule' is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?

Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.

Our "Triple Two" philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.

Here you will get further information on our training programs.

Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.

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