Posting Date: May 5, 2026

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Company: Sasol

Purpose of the Job

The Senior HR Manager Germany is responsible for providing strategic and operational HR leadership across all German entities/sites. This role ensures full compliance with German labor law, co‑determination regulations and internal governance standards, leads effective engagement with employee representative bodies (Works Councils and unions), and delivers high-quality HR services aligned with the company’s overall business strategy. The role acts as a trusted advisor to local, regional and global senior leadership and plays a key role in organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and workforce planning and transformation within Germany.

Key Responsibilities

Act as strategic partner to Leadership and Strategic HR Business Partners translating business objectives into people policies and processes
Contribute to workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning and talent management initiatives
Support change management initiatives, including restructurings, transformations and efficiency programs
- Lead interactions with the German Works Council and other employee representative bodies in line with co‑determination requirements (GBR, Sprecherausschuss, BR, JAV, etc.)
- Manage collective bargaining processes, works agreements and consultation procedures
- Proactively manage employee relations, ensuring constructive labor relations and risk mitigation at all Sasol sites in Germany
- Draft and negotiate works agreements with co‑determination bodies (focus on the Hamburg site)
  - Ensure compliance with German labor law, collective agreements and internal policies and guidelines
  - Advise leadership and managers on labor law, employment contracts, disciplinary actions and terminations (including social selection, severance frameworks and redeployment options, where applicable)
  - Partner with Legal and external advisors where required on complex or sensitive matters
  - Monitor regulatory changes in German employment law and co‑determination and assessing impact on HR policies and practices

HR Operations & Service Delivery

Oversee core HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, payroll and employee lifecycle management
Ensure consistent, high-quality HR service across all German entities
Drive continuous improvement and simplification of HR processes, procedures and policies through standardized approaches across Germany
Provide HR consulting to Hamburg‑based managers and employees on HR topics (e.g., compensation, performance management, labor law issues, local implementation of reorganizations), ensuring alignment with group policies and German regulations
Oversee apprenticeship programs in Hamburg, Brunsbüttel and Marl, ensuring compliance with vocational training regulations and alignment with talent pipeline needs
Ensure data accuracy, timeliness and compliance in HR administration, including proper use of HRIS and adherence to data protection requirements

Talent, Performance & Culture

Support leaders and SHRBP’s in performance management, leadership development and capability building
Champion a positive, compliant and inclusive workplace culture aligned with company values
Support employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing priorities
Contribute to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, promoting equal opportunities, non‑discrimination and a respectful workplace

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead and coach the Germany HR team, fostering capability, accountability and collaboration
Lead five direct reports (HR Manager Marl, HR Manager Brunsbüttel, HR Business Partner Hamburg, Manager Payroll Germany and Labor Relations Manager Germany)
Act as the primary HR interface for Germany towards regional and global HR functions
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors and authorities as required
Role‑model company values and ethical standards, fostering a high‑performance, feedback‑oriented culture within the HR team and the broader organization

Education & Experience

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 working with German Works Councils and managing collective labor relations
Experience in leading HR teams and managing HR budgets is a strong plus

Technical & Professional Expertise

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 to support decision‑making
Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
High level of judgment, integrity, and discretion
Ability to operate effectively in a matrix and international environment
Excellent communication skills in German and English (written and verbal)
Strong problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to balance business needs and compliance requirements
Resilience and ability to manage ambiguity, tight timelines and multiple priorities
A collegial team and a wide range of tasks with a high degree of creative freedom await you, for which you will quickly assume responsibility
We ensure the best possible work‑life balance through flexible working hours, the option of mobile working and full‑time employment
We offer you attractive remuneration, supplemented by numerous modern social benefits including company pension schemes
We support you in your development with individual further training opportunities at specialist, project or management level and enable a wide variety of career paths
As part of our health management, you can access a work‑life service, personal advice/coaching and webinars at any time

Sasol believes in diversity and equal opportunities. We expressly welcome all applications – regardless of your gender, ethnicity, religion, ideology, disabilities, age or sexual identity.

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Sasol Ltd.