Manager (m/f/d) Human Rights Due Diligence

The Manager (m/f/d) Human Rights Due Diligence will drive the execution of Hapag‑Lloyd’s Group‑wide human‑rights strategy, overseeing the effectiveness review of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence System (CSDD System), coordinating risk‑mitigation actions, and advising internal stakeholders on compliance with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

• Lead the implementation of sub‑objectives of the Group‑wide human‑rights strategy, including annual effectiveness reviews of the CSDD system.
• Develop and refine methodologies, indicators, templates and work instructions for effectiveness evaluations in line with applicable frameworks.
• Manage and improve CSDD subprocesses such as case handling and coordination of preventive and remedial measures.
• Coordinate the creation and monitoring of action plans to mitigate human‑rights and environmental risks across the Group.
• Collaborate with Procurement, HR, and other operational units to embed due‑diligence obligations into business processes.
• Draft recommendations for handling reports on human‑rights and environmental matters.
• Advise internal stakeholders on due‑diligence obligations and respond to enquiries in coordination with the Director Human Rights Due Diligence.
• Maintain documentation proving compliance with LkSG, CSDDD and related regulations.
• Consolidate Group‑level information to support internal and external reporting.
• Occasionally travel internationally to support implementation and stakeholder engagement.

• University degree in Human Rights, Sustainability Management, Law, Business Administration, Political Science, Economics or related field.
• Professional experience in business and human rights, human‑rights and environmental due diligence, compliance, sustainability or legal advisory work.
• In‑depth knowledge of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and preferably the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
• Proven experience working in virtual, cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated project and change‑management experience.
• Ability to translate complex issues into actionable measures.
• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion.
• Very good written and spoken German and English.
• High level of integrity and commitment to human‑rights principles.