Hempel (Germany) GmbH

Office Manager Part-time Pinneberg, Germany Join Hempel and help create a workplace where people and business can thrive.

Are you an organised, service-minded professional who enjoys making things run smoothly? Do you like taking ownership, supporting colleagues and finding smarter ways of working? Then this could be the opportunity for you! At Hempel, we believe in creating a workplace where business is in mind and people are at heart. We are looking for an Office Manager to join our team in Pinneberg, Germany, and play an important role in ensuring an efficient, welcoming and well-organised office environment.

What you'll do

• Manage daily office operations: Coordinate mail and correspondence, manage office supplies and keys, oversee deliveries and support the smooth running of office facilities.
• Drive digitalisation and process improvements: Digitise incoming correspondence, improve electronic filing and document management, reduce paper-based processes and identify opportunities for automation.
• Support People & Culture activities: Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, celebrations and gifts, fleet administration and the coordination of health and safety-related documentation.
• Coordinate local IT and workplace services: Manage mobile phone administration and IT equipment inventories, support workplace setups for new colleagues and coordinate with IT support teams.
• Coordinate suppliers and service providers: Act as a local point of contact for building management, facility services and other external partners, ensuring that office needs are handled efficiently.

You will collaborate with colleagues across the local organisation and other Hempel offices, helping create a positive employee experience and a professional working environment.

What we're looking for

• Completed commercial education.
• Previous experience in office administration, office support, reception or a similar service-oriented role.
• Fluency in German, both written and spoken (essential).
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and work independently.

Just as importantly, you are:

• Service-minded and approachable: You enjoy helping others and creating a welcoming environment.
• Structured and organised: You keep track of details and ensure tasks are completed reliably.
• Proactive and solution-oriented: You take initiative and look for opportunities to improve the way things are done.
• Flexible and hands-on: You enjoy variety and are happy to adapt to changing needs.
• Collaborative and dependable: You work well with others and are someone colleagues can count on.

Global career possibilities

At Hempel, we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross-functional and cross-cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development. Join a global company where employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart, we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great global family.

This is a part-time position based in Pinneberg, Germany, with 20–25 working hours per week.

The deadline of application is 25th November, 2026.

Application due 2026-11-25 Seniority Level Entry level Job Functions Administrative Industry Chemicals.

About Hempel

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world. The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.