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Description

Strategic and operational leadership, repositioning and further development of HR departments in medium-sized companies and corporations
Responsibility for up to 40 direct reports
Execution and support of business transfers according to § 613a BGB (German Civil Code)
Execution of due diligence in business acquisitions
Merging and dissolution of locations and departments
Support of company turnarounds, restructurings, and staff reductions
Development of HR strategies in the context of corporate strategy, involving all core areas relevant to corporate success
Future-oriented positioning of HR topics to maintain and optimize competitiveness
Captain in turbulent waters and support of companies in the change process
Analysis and optimization of existing processes
Development and optimization of structures and process standards with maximum flexibility
Assertive negotiation partner with works councils, trade unions, collective bargaining partners, and employer associations such as Ver.di, IG Metall, and IG Chemie
Experience in various collective bargaining constellations, such as chemical, metal, and TVöD (collective agreement for the public sector)
Development and negotiation of works agreements, social plans, and balancing of interests
Development of guidelines and regulations, such as national and international company car guidelines, secondment guidelines, including cultural training, compensation and benefits guidelines, etc.
Setup of Balanced Scorecards (BSC)
Setup of HR Business Partner structure according to Dave Ulrich and the corresponding competence centers, or national and international HR service centers
Implementation of HR software systems (HRIS)
Implementation of flexible working time and shift models to enhance employer branding
Increase in employer attractiveness, e.g., through the introduction of 360-degree feedback, training and development opportunities, and a solid compensation & benefits structure

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Düsseldorf (up to 50km), Köln (up to 50km), München (up to 50km), Hamburg (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km)

Kanadevia Inova Steinmüller GmbH (Part of HITACHI Zosen Inova Corporation)
Labour Relations Leader – IG Metall and Works Council
BIOTECH
January 2025 - July 2025 (6 months)
Gummersbach, Germany
Conception, negotiation, and conclusion of a company collective agreement with IG Metall
Replacement of the existing ERA model and implementation according to Mercer Grading
Negotiation and implementation of works agreements on working time recording and a flexitime arrangement
Klingel medical metal GmbH (Part of ELOS Group)
Interim HR People Director and Restructuring Lead
MEDICAL
November 2024 - May 2025 (6 months)
Pforzheim, Germany
HR management for all German locations
Restructuring and staff reduction (60 employees)
Trustful and strong negotiation collaboration with the works council and IG Metall
Constructive conflict resolution
PMG Holding GmbH
Interim Group HR Director / Restructuring Lead
AUTOMOBILE
November 2024 - February 2025 (3 months)
Füssen, Germany
Restructuring and staff reduction in Spain, USA, China, Romania
Group-wide management of the HR department (Spain, USA, China, Romania)
Constructive conflict resolution