Senior Manager (m/f/d) Human Resources

Hapag-Lloyd AG; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

28 days vacation and vacation pay

Pension plan (MYPENSION)

Company restaurant

JobRad bicycle leasing

Learning Campus and mentoring

Health and well-being programs

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd is seeking a Senior Manager (m/f/d) Human Resources to serve as the key strategic partner for the Area Germany & Central Europe. This role shapes people strategies aligned with business goals and collaborates with the Area Managing Director and HQ to ensure a coherent, business‑oriented HR approach.

You will lead workforce planning, organizational design, and development of critical capabilities; advise senior leaders; ensure governance, compliance, and strong employee engagement

Qualifications

• 5+ years HR / HRBP experience.
• Strong business acumen to translate priorities into people solutions.
• Excellent communication, consulting and stakeholder management.
• Experience in organizational development, change management, talent management, and workforce planning.
• Solid knowledge of German labour law and works council law; fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic HR partner to the Area Managing Director, translating business priorities into impactful people strategies and solutions.
• Shape the Area's workforce, talent and organizational agenda, including workforce planning and organization design.
• Provide senior HR leadership and direction, advising and challenging leaders on people and org matters.
• Coordinate with HQ HR functions to facilitate collaboration and coherence.
• Translate People Strategy into tangible priorities and actions for the Area, driving leadership effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Ensure consistent HR delivery and employee experience across the Area; continuously improve HR processes.
• Ensure sound labour law compliance, effective governance and Works Council relations.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Organizational development

Change management

Workforce planning

German labour law

Bilingual German/English

Leadership experience

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

Job description

As Senior Manager (m/f/d) Human Resources you will be the key strategic partner for the Area Germany & Central Europe, shaping people strategies that align with business goals. You will work closely with the Area Managing Director and HQ functions to ensure a coherent, business‑oriented HR approach, fostering an inclusive culture, high employee engagement and robust governance across the region.

What You´ll Do

• Act as a strategic HR partner and trusted sparring partner to the Area Managing Director, translating business priorities into impactful people strategies and solutions
• Shape the Area's workforce, talent and organizational agenda, including workforce planning, organization design and the development of critical capabilities
• Provide senior HR leadership and direction, advising and challenging leaders and managers on key people and organizational matters, including organizational development, transformation, performance management, career development and employee relations
• Coordinate closely with HQ HR functions such as HR Services and Talent Acquisition, facilitating effective collaboration and ensuring a coherent HR approach
• Translate the People Strategy into tangible priorities and actions for the Area, driving leadership effectiveness, employee engagement and a strong, inclusive culture
• Ensure consistent, business-oriented HR delivery and employee experience across the Area, continuously improving HR processes and ways of working while responding effectively to the operational needs of the business
• Ensure sound labour law compliance, effective HR governance and constructive Works Council relations

What Makes You A Fit

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Psychology, Business Administration or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant HR / HR Business Partner experience
• Strong business and HR acumen, with the ability to translate business priorities into effective people solutions
• Strong communication, consulting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise and challenge senior leaders
• Solid experience in organizational development, change management, talent management and workforce planning
• Sound knowledge of German labour law and works council law
• Fluency in German and English
• Leadership experience is a plus

What We Offer You

• Exciting challenges, real responsibility, and the opportunity to make your own ideas visible in a wide range of projects
• Individual development through our Hapag-Lloyd LEARNING CAMPUS, international perspectives, and mentoring programs that genuinely advance your career
• Attractive compensation (13 monthly salaries vacation pay) as well as strong social benefits in a financially stable company
• At least 28 days of vacation, flexible working hours, capital forming benefits, and a future oriented pension plan (MYPENSION)
• A modern hybrid work model (3 days office / 2 days remote) and a workplace in a prime downtown location at Ballindamm
• Mobility benefits such as subsidies for public transportation, as well as bicycle leasing via JobRad
• Comprehensive health and sports offerings (e.g., yoga, sailing, company doctor) plus EGYM Wellpass
• A company restaurant with freshly prepared meals every day and a coffee bar with a wide selection

About Us

Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide . With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.

Our global network spans 140 countries , 400 offices, and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, high‑quality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.

When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives.

We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong.

Your Journey, Our Horizon