Alexandra M. - Interim Manager

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Lüneburg, Germany

Experience

Mar 2023 - Jan 2023

-1 years -1 months

Germany

Interim Manager

FläktGroup

Problem: Optimization of the recruiting process and candidate journey: too few applicants, and a noticeable number drop out because the process takes too long. Filling mission-critical vacancies through "active sourcing", process landscape to be optimized and realigned. No clear responsibilities. Recruiting is handled on the side by all HRBPs and HR consultants.
End-to-end recruiting in all areas, design of assessment, design of team-building workshop (managing director, sales, service technicians, HR, IT, engineers, customer service, logistics).
360° employee reviews.
Analysis and optimization of the candidate journey.
Introduction and monitoring of KPIs.
Sparring partner for specialists and managers in Germany and abroad.
Labor law topics.
Workforce planning.
Contact person for all specialists and managers.
Process optimizations and organizational development to relieve HRBPs at the Germany site.
Implementation of a shared service center.
Operational activities.
Achievements:
Significant increase in efficiency, improved service quality, hiring rate reduced to an average of 35 days.
Relief for HRBPs, they can focus again on strategic topics.
Clear responsibilities.
Filling all critical vacancies (mostly via active sourcing).
More transparency, clean processes, faster throughput times.
Measurable improvement of the entire candidate journey, significantly fewer dropouts, positive applicant feedback.

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

6 months

Switzerland

Talent Acquisition / Candidate Journey Optimization / Recruiting / Active Sourcing / for Engineers and C-Level Positions

SwissDrones

(Avionics / aviation / aerospace)
(6 months)

Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

3 months

Further development of my portfolio

mosaik interim GmbH

Design and production of an online learning course for companies in the area of "Active Sourcing on LinkedIn".
Consisting of 32 sequential video learning units including training materials and handouts.

Jun 2022 - Nov 2023

1 year 6 months

Netherlands

Interim Manager

Tech Alliance

Problem: Restructuring, many longtime employees have left or will leave the company. Existing ones should be further developed over the next years due to automation and technological development (AI).
Determining future personnel needs:
Analysis of trends based on business strategy.
Derivation of future required skills and functions.
Creation of competency profiles.
Definition of employee groups most affected in quality and quantity.
Job architectures.
Implementation of standard job profiles (global salary structure):
Definition of core competencies, identification of key competencies.
Creation of competency framework / guide for employee evaluation.
Definition of standard jobs based on core competencies for Germany / Spain and the Netherlands / assignment of job codes / Mercer grading (around 6000 job profiles cataloged including annual and regional market data).
Standardization of about 80 job profiles including salary bands (salary benchmark via Mercer).
Knowledge retention / transfer:
Development of an internal online academy platform (Moodle) for knowledge retention/transfer.
Creation of digital content and setup of a Q&A platform for employees.
Design and conduct of workshops to integrate new work principles as leadership culture in the company. Coordination of service providers for content creation and video production.
Collaboration with external service providers.
Achievements:
Online academy launched with 3 modules (online workshops).
Video (uniform onboarding / company introduction, etc.).
(Process still running).
Definition and cataloging of about 80 standardized job profiles based on core competencies (standard functions).
Derivation of future personnel needs (estimated).
Definition of career paths -> what are the next steps.

May 2022 - Dec 2022

8 months

Munich, Germany

Recruiting Expert / Talent Management / Business Unit "Autonomous Driving"

ARRK-Engineering

(Automotive)
(6 months / part-time)
Workforce planning.
Recruiting specialists, managers, and graduates in autonomous driving / testing / e-mobility / software development / driver assistance systems.
Suitability assessment process.
Contact person for managers on all HR-related topics.

Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

1 year 2 months

Ludwigsburg, Germany

Recruiting / Graduates / Process Optimization

MHP - A Porsche Company

(Automotive / tech)
(months)
Graduate recruiting in consulting.
Implementation of semi-structured interviews in HR and specialist departments.
Initial interviews.
Suitability assessment.
Measures in employer branding and optimal candidate journey.

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

10 months

Leipzig, Germany

HRBP

PYÜR-Business // HL komm

(Telecommunications / fiber optics)
(9 months / part-time)
360° recruiting.
Strategic realignment of the HR department.
Operational active sourcing.
Advising and training hiring managers (semi-structured interviews etc.).
Optimization of the candidate journey.
360° employee reviews.
Workforce planning.
Contact person for all specialists and managers.
Collaboration with works council.
Process optimizations.
Operational activities.

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Recruiting Expert

Deutsche Aircraft GmbH

(Aircraft / avionics)
(12 months)
Introduction and analysis of KPIs.
Analysis and optimization of recruiting processes.
Design of a new recruiting strategy.
Operational recruiting, focus on active sourcing in engineering / specialists and managers in commercial / marketing / HR / logistics / sales.

Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 7 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Senior Expert International Talent Management

ITW Automotive Product GmbH

(Automotive supplier)
(18 months / part-time)
Strategic realignment of the HR area, especially talent management.
Talent development with an international focus.
Analysis and optimization of recruiting processes.
Recruiting measures (mainly active sourcing / direct approach).
Support of the end-to-end recruiting process.
Close collaboration with hiring managers.

Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

10 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Talent Management

Cluno / Cazoo

(Automotive / tech)
(9 months)
Technical and disciplinary leadership of a 12-person team.
KPI tracking and optimization.
Analysis and optimization of recruiting processes and channels.
General strategic development of the HR area during the merger process in an international environment (Cluno was acquired by Cazoo (UK)).
Advising leaders in learning and development.
Support in end-to-end recruiting of commercial specialists and managers in an international environment.
Design of assessment centers for service staff in internal and field service.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Stuttgart, Germany

HRBP with focus on talent management

SEG-Automotive

(Automotive / e-mobility)
(11 months)
Leadership and management of a 12-person team.
Needs analysis and optimization of recruiting processes.
Operational support in end-to-end recruiting.
360° development conversations with managers.
KPI tracking.
Measures in talent development.
Management of processes around target agreements, talent management, and promotions.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Aachen, Germany

Expert Talent Management

Streetscooter GmbH

(Automotive / e-mobility)
(10 months)
Operational recruiting in the white-collar area.
Analysis and optimization of recruiting strategies.
Monitoring and optimization of the suitability assessment process (from assessment to evaluation).
End-to-end recruiting from job description creation to contracting.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Auengrund, Germany

HRBP

Nidec GPM GmbH

(Automotive)
(4 months)
Disciplinary and technical leadership of a 15-person team.
Management and optimization of general processes in recruiting / talent management.
Introduction and tracking of KPIs.
Sick leave cover.
Operational activities.
Sparring partner for specialists and managers.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Plochingen, Germany

HRBP

CeramTec Group

(MedTech)
(6 months)
End-to-end recruiting in logistics management, SCM, production (technical ceramics), procurement, general HR work.

Wutöschingen, Germany

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Aluminiumwerke Wutöschingen

Münster, Germany

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Biogeen

(biogas plants)

Plochingen, Germany

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CeramTec GmbH

(MedTech: knee joints, hips)

Strategic and operational recruiting / active sourcing

Federal Mogul

Problem: 5 mission-critical vacancies had to be filled within 60 days.
End-to-end recruiting for engineering vacancies (CI manager, CI specialist, etc.).
Creation of requirement profiles and job ads.
Direct approach to potential candidates through active sourcing.
Strategic optimization and implementation of the entire recruiting process.

Nürtingen, Germany

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Gebrüder Heller GmbH

(mechanical engineering)

Radolfzell, Germany

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Miltenyi Biotec

(cancer research)

Göppingen, Germany

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Mobil SE Elektronik

(control and regulation technology, automation)

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Netceed / BTV

Essen, Germany

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RWE

(wind farm)

Summary

analytical implementation-oriented competent goal-oriented persuasive empathetic creative

With these services I create noticeable added value for your company:

Strategic workforce planning (Workforce Management)
Implementation of standard job profiles (with global salary structure)
Project assignment as interim manager for specific talent acquisition (end-to-end recruiting / 360° recruiting)
Process optimization (candidate journey, onboarding)
Analysis and optimization of existing processes and strategies
Disciplinary and technical leadership of HR teams and departments
Strategic realignment of talent management / talent acquisition
Operational end-to-end recruiting
Active sourcing (Boolean search) / direct approach
Procedures for suitability assessment (from requirement analysis to evaluation)
Suitability assessment according to DIN 33430
Design and management of assessments
Talent development / learning and development (360° employee reviews)
Workshops, training, coaching of HR departments and stakeholders (design and conducting of assessment interviews based on new work principles)
Introduction and tracking of KPIs
Talent development, employee retention, coaching & training
Training of the HR team in interview training / assessment evaluation of candidates