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.
Responsibilities- 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
- 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
Our global network spans 139 countries, 396 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 19,600 colleagues working across borders, functions and cultures, to not only 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.
- 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
- 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
Skills Required
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least 5 years of relevant HR or HR Business Partner experience
- Strong business and HR acumen
- Strong communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience advising and challenging senior leaders
- Experience in organizational development, change management, talent management, and workforce planning
- Knowledge of German labor law and Works Council law
- Fluency in German and English
- Leadership experience
Hapag-Lloyd Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hapag-Lloyd and has not been reviewed or approved by Hapag-Lloyd.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation in corporate, finance, and specialized technical roles is often viewed as competitive for the shipping industry and paired with solid overall benefits. Pay in these areas is described as fair relative to role expectations.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual or performance-based bonuses are a meaningful part of total compensation and can be strong in profitable years, boosting overall satisfaction. Bonus structures are common and contribute to total rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits, including 401(k) plans in some regions, are regarded as solid components of the package. These offerings often sit alongside strong health coverage and paid leave.
Hapag-Lloyd Insights
What We Do
With a fleet of 280 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.1 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 13,700 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.1 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 114 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 20 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India, and North Africa. Around 2,900 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.
