Antje Maier - Director HR

Herrenberg, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Present

2 years 3 months

Director HR

CT IT Consulting

HR consulting for the project "Digitalization of the Federal Republic of Germany's financial administration"
Creating a project-specific personnel needs analysis
Designing the introduction of agile project management & SCRUM in the project (HR side)
Recruiting required positions

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

5 months

Director HR

Babilou Family Deutschland GmbH

Managing the entire HR department, with leadership responsibility for 22 employees (operational HR management, employer branding, personnel development, payroll, compensation & benefits, recruiting)
Stabilizing the HR department
Restructuring, harmonizing and introducing new HR processes
Digitizing HR processes
Developing the recruiting strategy
Managing complex labor law cases during the merger of multiple companies
Strategic and operational support for individual departments
Developing a new company organization (C-level restructuring)
Co-designing strategic workshops
Reporting to the French investor group
Introducing new contract models and company-wide HR policies
Implementing compliance & anti-corruption measures
Close collaboration with the CEO and CFO
Member of the executive board

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

9 months

Senior HR Consultant

AstraZeneca Computational Pathology GmbH

Analyzing and evaluating HR processes for shared services during the subsidiary's globalization
Leading various HR projects, e.g., introducing workation including implementation, developing company policy and internal communication
Full rollout of new wellbeing & mobility benefits for the company
Evaluating all global HR policies, including checking local implementation and applicability
Developing and implementing a labor law guide for line managers, including designing and delivering corresponding training
Point of contact for local employees and managers on HR-related issues

Feb 2021 - Sep 2022

1 year 8 months

Interim Head of HR / Senior Business Partner

Pininfarina Deutschland GmbH

Restructuring the HR department (new structure and HR portfolio)
Point of contact for managers and employees on all HR issues (recruitment, transfers, terminations, employee reviews, contract management)
Advising and supporting the CEO on all strategic and operational HR topics
Supporting and executing all labor law and HR-related aspects of the merger into Pininfarina Holding
Talent acquisition including active social media recruiting and filling strategically important key roles
Leading and participating in national and international HR projects (focus on Italy)
Conceptual planning and execution of strategy workshops together with the CEO
Selecting and implementing IT systems and components (e-HR, SAP)
Evaluating, redesigning and conducting the salary process and employee reviews
Handling complex labor law separation processes
Validating and optimizing all administrative and operational HR processes
Developing HR strategies (recruiting, employer branding, personnel development)

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 1 month

Senior Business Partner

CT IT Consulting

Setting up the data security & privacy business unit
Building the HR team and providing operational and strategic HR support
Point of contact for management, leaders and employees on all HR matters
Organizational development
Conducting recruitment processes and social media recruiting
Drafting and negotiating contracts
Leading workshops and trainings
Crisis management due to the COVID-19 crisis, downsizing and conducting separation interviews
Legal support on HR matters (contract drafting, terminations)

Dec 2018 - Oct 2019

11 months

Interim Senior HR Business Partner

PATRIZIA AG

Coaching and HR consulting for the new chairperson of the Patrizia Children Foundation on strategic and operational personnel matters
Advising managers on HR tools, legal and company regulations, and supporting implementation in the department
Analyzing, developing, applying, introducing, and further developing HR concepts and tools (e.g. talent development, selection, and leadership)
Conducting and moderating the annual salary rounds at leadership level
Independently planning and managing the entire recruiting process together with management
Supporting and evaluating change processes

May 2017 - Dec 2017

8 months

Interim Senior Manager Learning & Development

Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH

Optimizing processes and structures in the area of learning, development & training
Working on a restructuring project in talent management, training & development led by McKinsey
Implementing and managing a new feedback dialogue (incl. IT tool)
Advising managers on all personnel and performance issues and conducting development discussions
Evaluating and redesigning the existing leadership training program across Europe
Recruiting and building the talent development team
Designing a workshop on co-determination rights and collaboration with the works council for top management
Moderating HR conferences at international level

Feb 2015 - May 2017

2 years 4 months

Head of Talent Management & Personnel Development

Amadeus Data Processing GmbH

Strategically realigning and building up the talent development department, including structures and processes
Introducing learning controlling
Implementing a LEAN leadership concept (LEAN knowledge, coaching skills for managers, community leader training)
Designing new recruiting strategies and processes, as well as establishing social media recruiting
Introducing and implementing a new recruiting and training database (SuccessFactors) in coordination with headquarters
Designing and implementing talent development instruments (high-potential and key people programs, career and development paths, management potential analyses, competency models, dealing with insufficient performance)
Participating in international projects from headquarters in Madrid (accountability, communication & alignment of HR processes)
Employer branding
Briefing and training HR business partners and managers on new talent development processes and instruments
Advising and coaching managers on all talent development–related topics
Conducting talent development discussions, including competency analysis and deriving and implementing measures
Evaluating the performance management system
Conducting management potential analyses
Evaluating and revising existing employee discussions
Developing and further developing a modular training concept for leadership, soft skills, and technical training
Coaching managers
Negotiating with the works council on co-determination–required talent development instruments and measures

Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

6 months

Interim Head of HR

CRM Unternehmensberatung

Recruiting specialists and managers, evaluating and introducing new selection methods and processes, active social media recruiting
Serving as a point of contact for the management board and managers on all personnel-related issues (hiring, separation, employee discussions, contract management)
Advising and supporting all managers and employees of the company
Designing and introducing new HR processes, handling hires and terminations, preparing contracts and references
Talent development (evaluating annual reviews, training managers on selection, employee discussions, low performance, development discussions)
Conducting separation and termination processes
Introducing a variable bonus system for DACH locations, including clarifying legal frameworks in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Identifying and implementing appropriate retention measures
Advising on conducting a performance management process

Apr 2010 - Jun 2012

2 years 3 months

Senior Business Partner HR & Trainer

Tech Data GmbH & Co. KG

Advising and supporting the SMB Sales and MARCOM divisions as a senior HR business partner
Coaching and advising management and managers
Working with the CEO on restructuring and strategic realignment of SMB Sales
Serving as a contact for all personnel-related questions (labor law, works constitution law, individual agreements)
Leading negotiations with the works council
Selecting personnel as part of a strategy project to improve sales performance
Handling complex labor-related separation processes and downsizing
Organizing change processes
Conducting a company-wide potential analysis of the Munich SMB sales team and deriving and developing personnel development measures as part of the relocation to Duisburg
Designing and delivering management training, workshops, and training on talent development tools (leadership, employee discussions, interview techniques, communication, conflict, change)
Providing leadership coaching and site analyses (high potentials and junior managers)
Talent development, change management, performance management

Mar 2008 - Dec 2019

11 years 10 months

HR Director and Senior HR Business Partner

CT IT Consulting

Contact person for management and leaders on all HR-related matters (recruitment, termination, employee meetings, contract management)
Developed HR strategies (recruiting, employer branding, talent development) as part of the company's realignment and expansion
Candidate selection and sourcing, staffing project teams for clients (IT project management, development, business analysts, architects)
Talent development (performance management, designing and introducing employee reviews, salary structuring, handling underperformance)
Managed termination and separation processes
Created generic job descriptions
Designed and implemented new HR processes, handled hires and terminations, prepared contracts and reference letters
Provided IT project coaching in various agile software projects: coached project leaders and teams on performance topics, people management, project organization, communication, and stakeholder integration
Coached and advised the management of CT IT Consulting
Introduced a performance management system in a client's IT department, led change management, designed salary structures, and coached managers

Feb 2005 - Jan 2008

3 years

Human Resources Manager

o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Responsible for operational consulting and support of managers and about 300 employees across various business units
Advised on HR tools, legal and company regulations, and supported their implementation in the department
Analyzed, developed, implemented, and improved HR concepts and tools (talent development, recruitment, leadership)
Conducted and moderated the annual talent review sessions at the leadership level
Independently planned and managed the entire recruiting process together with management
Carried out staff reduction measures and supported change processes
Led complex contract negotiations and salary decisions
Collaborated and negotiated with the works council on personnel measures and company agreements
Point of contact for career development, career paths, and high-potential programs
Facilitated workshops, events, and leadership training
Managed three HR assistants
Designed and implemented HR instruments and processes
Developed a specialist career path for IT and networking professionals and additional performance management tools

Mar 2001 - Jan 2005

3 years 11 months

Human Resources / Recruiting Manager

Siemens AG, Mobile Phones

Handled operational recruitment for the Mobile Phones division
Advised managers through the entire hiring and transfer process up to the works council approval
Negotiated and finalized contracts, including variable salary components
Negotiated with the works council
Moderated leadership discussions
Supported the leadership development program
Participated in a project to determine HR metrics
Managed a project to define and improve administration and recruitment processes using ARIS for SAP implementation
Advised candidates and departments on contract and transfer conditions
Took part in employee, salary, and development discussions
Prepared employment contracts and reference letters

Apr 1999 - Feb 2001

1 year 11 months

HR Specialist

Norbert Fröhlich, Systemanalyse

Set up the HR department
Handled recruitment and staff development
Created job descriptions, employment contracts, and reference letters
Developed compensation models for permanent and freelance staff
Developed performance objectives
Created a recruitment concept for IT professionals
Acted as the contact person for all HR matters
Built and organized HR administration

Apr 1994 - Mar 1999

5 years

Assistant to the Management

TV München

Collaborated on the staffing and structural setup of TV.Berlin
Drafted and prepared contracts for producers and freelancers
Organized presenter castings and assessment centers

Skills

Many Years Of Experience As Director Hr, Head Of Hr / Senior Hr Business Partner / Hr Generalist / Talent Developer / Recruiter / Project Manager
Experience In Standalone Hr Roles And Working In A Team
Leadership Experience
Collaboration And Negotiations With The Works Council
Collaboration With The Executive Board, Ceo And Management In Strategy Projects
Representing Hr In Board Meetings On All Personnel-related Topics
Solid Expertise In Operational And Strategic Hr Work
Participation In International Strategic And Operational Projects (Recruiting, Accountability, Talent Acquisition & Management)
Aligning Hr Communication And Processes (E.g., Recruiting, Leadership, Restructuring, Etc.)
Personnel Development And Recruitment Of Managers And Specialists, Operational Hr Support
Certified Professional Scrum Master (Psm 1) & Management 3.0 Agile Leadership Trainer, Tüv-certified E-trainer
Lean Management
Experience Negotiating With Works Councils
Crisis Management & Downsizing
Experience In The Introduction & Implementation Of Hr It Systems (E.g., Successfactors)
Coaching & Facilitation
International Experience
Industry Experience In It, Data Security, Consulting, Pharma, Telecommunications, Tourism, Crm, Automotive