Junior HR Business Partner

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Job title: Junior HR Business Partner – maternity cover

Location: Kyiv

Function: HR

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Summary:

We’re looking for a Junior HR Business Partner to join our team in Ukraine during a maternity leave period (2 years). This role plays an important part in supporting our people and leaders across a wide range of HR topics — from recruitment and employee relations to talent development and performance processes.
This role reports to the HR Manager, Ukraine, and partnering with colleagues across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day‑to‑day and strategic HR support to our teams.
• Be a trusted partner for employees and managers on all people‑related questions.
• Lead recruitment for our Manufacturing and support functions.
• Coordinate key annual HR cycles — merit, performance reviews, and succession planning — together with leaders and our Talent Partner.
• Support smooth operational processes: payroll topics, onboarding, offboarding, and other important employee lifecycle events.
• Ensure all HR and military service documentation meets local legal requirements.
• Lead day‑to‑day benefits operations, including administration, vendor management, and issue resolution.
• Create HR reports, analyses, and presentations to support decision‑making.

Experience you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of HR experience.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Fluent Ukrainian; English – intermediate.
• Confident use of MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).

Behaviours you will need:

• Someone who builds trust easily and collaborates well with different stakeholders.
• A person with strong leadership qualities and a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Comfortable navigating change and supporting others through it.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and empowering environment. You’ll join a team where your ideas matter, your contributions are recognized, and you have the autonomy to truly make an impact. At SC Johnson, we champion development, teamwork, and a culture where people feel supported and rewarded for their work.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• A development path with access to learning tools and training provided by the company

• A supportive, collaborative workplace where you can add value and grow professionally

• A competitive benefits package, including:

– Meal allowance

– Medical insurance

– On‑site sport classes

Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands.

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Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.