Bensan Scholz - Product Owner, Project Manager, People Partner, HR Business Partner

Q: Where is Bensan based?

Bensan is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Bensan speak?

Bensan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Bensan have?

Bensan has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Bensan has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Bensan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bensan's latest experience?

Bensan's most recent position is Product Owner, Project Manager, People Partner, HR Business Partner at Freelance .

Q: What companies has Bensan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bensan has worked for Freelance .

Q: Which industries is Bensan most experienced in?

Bensan is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Advertising , and Automotive . Bensan also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Information Technology (IT) , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Bensan most experienced in?

Bensan is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Project Management , and Operations . Bensan also has some experience in Product Development , Strategy and Planning , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Bensan worked in recently?

Bensan has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Food and Beverage , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Bensan worked in recently?

Bensan has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jun 2020 - Present

5 years 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Product Owner, Project Manager, People Partner, HR Business Partner

Freelance

Interim Expert Lead Human Relations.
Conceptualization and support for restructuring and refocusing the Human Relations department.
Introduction of new titles and areas of responsibility.
Development of new communication processes within the department.
Development of concepts for vacation and overtime policies, variable compensation, benefits, and retention.
Implementation of a happiness index for the entire company.
Interim HR management at Contact Lab Red GmbH, covering the full employee life cycle.
Responsibility for workforce planning, active sourcing, employee development, and management consulting.
Contract drafting, salary negotiations, and onboarding of the new HR Manager.
Consulting sprints for the Heppy Pals startup at Google for Startups (Immersion Women Founders).
Development of a company pitch deck together with the CEO.
Project and product management for website relaunches at Argonauten GmbH and Cosmoblonde GmbH for brands such as Bacardi, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, and Genesis Hyundai Europe.
Human resources management for Hadden Sea National Park, the University of Regensburg, and Museum Resources in Bavaria.
Project management for Scholz & Friends Berlin GmbH, focusing on website launches for the Federal Ministry of Health and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
Workshop leadership for needs analysis and UX design for website relaunch projects at osb Berlin GmbH.

Sep 2017 - May 2020

2 years 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Client Service Director and Location Head

Work Instyle Media Ltd

Management and expansion of the Berlin office.
Leadership and development of employees in Berlin.
Strategic consulting, conceptualization, and facilitation of workshops.
Speaker at IHK Berlin for digital project management, covering Agile, Waterfall, Kanban, and Lean methodologies.
New business development, finance, and controlling.
Partner agency interface function within the fischerAppelt group.
Leadership training and development of digital competencies for project managers at the fischerAppelt Berlin office.

Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

5 months

Berlin, Germany

Human Resources Director

Retaining Ltd

Management of the HR department.
Responsible for HR strategy, employer branding, employee development, and recruiting.
Drafted contracts and developed bonus agreements.
Implementation and enforcement of HR processes and guidelines.
Process development and consulting for management and leadership teams.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Human Resources Director

Hi-Rez Berlin Ltd

Establishment of the HR department with up to six employees.
Conceptualization and implementation of HR processes, including employee surveys, benefits, bonuses, and sabbatical policies.
HR strategy, employer branding, and employee development.
Consulting for the executive team, leadership sparring, and coaching.
Responsible for recruiting during a period of rapid growth from 15 employees to over 100.
Active recruiting of full-time employees and freelancers.
Contract and salary negotiations, representation in settlement hearings, and advising on labor law matters.

Mar 2010 - Sep 2017

7 years 7 months

Berlin, Germany

HR and Process Consulting

Freelance

Interim HR management, establishing and expanding HR departments.
Recruiting in the interactive sector and process development.
Leadership coaching and coaching for individuals in transition processes.
Conducted various workshops on company structure, team composition, and year-end reviews.
Clients included flor-faunavisions GmbH, Razorfish GmbH, Scholz & Friends Interactive GmbH, and Tribal Group GmbH.

Nov 2007 - Feb 2010

2 years 4 months

Human Resources Manager

Work Instyle Media Ltd

Built the HR department and developed HR processes.
Responsible for recruiting, employee development, HR marketing, and strategy.
Conducted feedback discussions with managers and consulted management on staff development, leadership, and strategy.
Direct responsibility for up to 7 employees.

Nov 2005 - Oct 2007

2 years

Project Manager

Work Instyle Media East Ltd

Consulting, planning, budgeting, and resource management.
Controlling, documentation, and quality assurance for international and national digital media projects.
Strategic brand communication for clients like Adidas, Federal Agency for Civic Education, Bruner + Bohr, and Otto.

Dec 2003 - May 2005

1 year 6 months

Project Manager

Argonauten GmbH

Project planning, execution, controlling, and documentation.
Quality assurance for digital media projects.
Managed clients such as Bayer Vital (Spirion, Xatran, Aneesten, Lefax, Alcide) and blow.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

3 years

Project Management Event and Sales Promotion

Various

Consulting, planning, organizing, and conducting HR training.
Casting of promotion staff, budgeting, and resource planning.
Reporting and analysis for projects including Vodafone, Ford, Goodyear, and Coca-Cola.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Media and Entertainment (16 years), Advertising (10 years), Automotive (8.5 years), Food and Beverage (8.5 years), Information Technology (8 years), and Government and Administration (5.5 years).

Media and Entertainment

Advertising

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Human Resources (18.5 years), Project Management (14.5 years), Operations (7.5 years), Product Development (5.5 years), Strategy (5 years), and Marketing (5 years).

Human Resources

Project Management

Operations

Product Development

Strategy

Marketing

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Turkish

Elementary

Profile

Created

August 2023

Last Update

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Bensan based?

Bensan is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Bensan speak?

Bensan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Bensan have?

Bensan has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Bensan has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Bensan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bensan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bensan would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Owner, Project Manager, People Partner, HR Business Partner, Client Service Director and Location Head, Human Resources Director.

What is Bensan's latest experience?

Bensan's most recent position is Product Owner, Project Manager, People Partner, HR Business Partner at Freelance.

What companies has Bensan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bensan has worked for Freelance.

Which industries is Bensan most experienced in?

Bensan is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Advertising, and Automotive. Bensan also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Information Technology (IT), and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Bensan most experienced in?

Bensan is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Operations. Bensan also has some experience in Product Development, Strategy and Planning, and Marketing.

Which industries has Bensan worked in recently?

Bensan has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas has Bensan worked in recently?

Bensan has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Product Development, and Project Management.

What is the availability of Bensan?

Bensan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bensan?

Bensan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.