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SASasol

Senior Manager Human Resources - Germany(m/w/x)

Hamburg
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Strategic HR leadership for global chemicals and energy company in Germany, managing Works Councils and labor relations. Extensive senior-level German HR experience required. Company pension schemes, individual further training.

Requirements

  • Degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or related fields (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Extensive senior level HR experience in Germany, ideally within a complex or multinational organization
  • Proven experience with German Works Councils and managing collective labor relations
  • Experience leading HR teams and managing HR budgets (strong plus)
  • Deep knowledge of German labor law, co-determination, and collective bargaining frameworks
  • Strong experience in employee relations, restructurings, and change management
  • Solid understanding of HR operations, Payroll, compensation and benefits, and talent management processes
  • Good understanding of HRIS tools and data analytics
  • Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
  • High judgment, integrity, and discretion
  • Ability to operate effectively in matrix and international environments
  • Excellent communication skills in German and English (written and verbal)
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Resilience and ability to manage ambiguity, tight timelines, and multiple priorities

Tasks

  • Provide strategic and operational HR leadership across German entities
  • Ensure compliance with German labor law and internal governance
  • Engage effectively with Works Councils and unions
  • Deliver high-quality HR services aligned with business strategy
  • Advise senior leadership on HR matters
  • Support organizational effectiveness and workforce planning
  • Manage talent management and succession planning
  • Lead change management initiatives
  • Interact with German Works Council and other representative bodies
  • Manage collective bargaining and works agreements
  • Proactively manage employee relations and labor risks
  • Draft and negotiate works agreements with co-determination bodies
  • Advise on labor law, employment contracts, and disciplinary actions
  • Partner with Legal and external advisors on complex matters
  • Monitor regulatory changes in German employment law
  • Assess impact of regulatory changes on HR policies
  • Oversee core HR processes including recruitment and onboarding
  • Manage performance, compensation, benefits, and payroll
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality HR service across Germany
  • Drive continuous improvement of HR processes
  • Provide HR consulting to Hamburg-based managers and employees
  • Oversee apprenticeship programs in Hamburg, Brunsbüttel, and Marl
  • Ensure compliance with vocational training regulations
  • Maintain data accuracy and compliance in HR administration
  • Support performance management and leadership development
  • Champion a positive, compliant, and inclusive workplace culture
  • Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
  • Contribute to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts
  • Lead and coach the Germany HR team
  • Manage five direct reports
  • Act as primary HR interface for Germany
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Role-model company values and ethical standards

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • GermanBusiness Fluent
  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • HRIS tools

Benefits

Competitive Pay

  • Attractive remuneration

Retirement Plans

  • Company pension schemes

Learning & Development

  • Individual further training opportunities
  • Webinars

Family Support

  • Work-life service

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Personal advice/coaching
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