Friedrich Heinrich Karl Syrup (9 October 1881 – c. 31 August 1945) was a German jurist and politician.

In 1905, he joined the Prussian Industrial Inspection Service, staying until 1918, and making a name for himself in this time with various scientific publications on issues such as occupational health and safety and the work force's social status.

While in this job, Syrup created the Reich Office for Work Placement, whose president he was appointed in 1920.

Hermann Göring, in his capacity as Commissioner of the Four Year Plan, appointed Syrup in 1936 leader of the Geschäftsgruppe Arbeitseinsatz (Labour Deployment Business Group).

After the 1938 Aktion Arbeitsscheu Reich, he ordered the fatigue duty of all jobless Jews in Germany.