Björn Scheben - Interim Manager

Q: Where is Björn based?

Björn is based in Cologne, Germany .

Q: What languages does Björn speak?

Björn speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Norwegian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Björn have?

Björn has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Björn has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Björn may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Björn's latest experience?

Björn's most recent position is Interim Manager at Mid-sized staffing service provider .

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

In recent years, Björn has worked for Mid-sized staffing service provider , Leading staffing service provider , Staffing service provider (SME) , Retail Group , and Various Companies .

Q: Which industries is Björn most experienced in?

Björn is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Björn most experienced in?

Björn is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Project Management , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Björn worked in recently?

Björn has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Björn worked in recently?

Björn has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Project Management , and Sales .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jun 2022 - Present

3 years 9 months

Interim Manager

Mid-sized staffing service provider

Functional leadership of 6 employees, focusing on recruiting IT specialists and managers for permanent positions
Planning and conducting workshops on active sourcing via XING Talent Manager and LinkedIn, interview techniques, questioning techniques, and process management
Introducing and continuously improving existing recruitment processes and establishing qualitative and quantitative process control standards
Building a knowledge database as well as a process and client database

May 2022 - May 2022

1 month

External Trainer

Leading staffing service provider

Designing and facilitating the workshop “Process Control from A to Z – How to design a successful recruitment process?”
Teaching the recruitment process from A to Z and its main branches
Explaining the qualitative and procedural basics of process control
Ensuring a successful process despite any challenges
Discussing and developing solutions for individual case studies

Apr 2022 - Apr 2022

1 month

External Trainer

Staffing service provider (SME)

Designing and facilitating the workshop “Process Control from A to Z – How to design a successful recruitment process?”
Teaching the recruitment process from A to Z and its main branches
Explaining the qualitative and procedural basics of process control
Ensuring a successful process despite any challenges
Discussing and developing solutions for individual case studies

May 2020 - May 2020

1 month

Internal Trainer

Leading staffing service provider

Designing and facilitating the workshop “Process Control from A to Z – How to design a successful recruitment process?”
Teaching the recruitment process from A to Z and its main branches
Explaining the qualitative and procedural basics of process control
Ensuring a successful process despite any challenges
Discussing and developing solutions for individual case studies

Feb 2016 - May 2021

5 years 4 months

Department Head / Senior Team Leader

Leading staffing service provider

Operational leadership, both functional and disciplinary, of a department with 2 managers and up to 14 employees recruiting IT specialists and managers
Identifying, selecting and training internal staff in the recruitment area
Establishing a successful employee referral program to attract new internal colleagues
Planning and conducting workshops on active sourcing, interview techniques, questioning techniques, process control, and negotiation skills
Conducting annual performance and development reviews, setting goals, and holding regular feedback and steering meetings, including coach-the-coach measures
Continuously improving existing sales processes and rolling out qualitative and quantitative standards to various recruiting teams
Introducing and establishing a department-wide process and client database
Revenue planning, ongoing revenue analysis, target vs actual comparisons, and deriving action plans
Defining, monitoring and managing sales targets such as activities, pipeline, and NetFees

Aug 2015 - May 2021

5 years 10 months

External HR Consultant

Retail Group

First point of contact for the client in scaling corporate IT from under 50 FTE to around 350 FTE
Supported over 200 recruitments under direct responsibility
Assisted in planning and executing large recruitment projects

Feb 2015 - May 2022

7 years 4 months

External HR Consultant

Various Companies

End-to-end advising and management of the recruitment process for IT specialists and managers through contract signing and onboarding
Independently handled over 150 successful IT recruitment processes
Optimized recruitment processes by establishing process control tools and driving quality improvements
Prioritized vacancies in coordination with HR and department heads
Gathered requirements and advised on suitable recruitment strategies
Drafted job postings and managed applicant tracking
Conducted active sourcing and quality control of potential candidates through structured interviews
Facilitated and supported interviews on-site and digitally
Moderated the offer phase between the company and candidates
Advised on educational background, dress code, and remote work policies
Generated weekly reports, developed service-level agreements, and managed escalations

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 Professional Services (9 years), Information Technology (7.5 years), and Retail (6 years).

Professional Services

Information Technology

Retail

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 (11 years), Project Management (6 years), and Sales (5.5 years).

Human Resources

Project Management

Sales

Summary

As a results- and communication-driven HR consultant, I can summarize my core strengths in the following areas:

With the experience of building a highly successful recruitment team from 1 FTE to 14 FTE, I am happy to support you with your challenges in scaling your organization into a high-performing unit.
I have repeatedly proven my ability to set up recruitment processes that deliver measurable success. I am happy to help you design your processes with the best possible candidate journey to ensure optimal recruitment results.
With my expertise from overseeing more than 650 completed IT recruitment processes, I can reliably identify the key steps for a successful hire. I am happy to offer these skills to your recruiting team to reliably fill your vacancies.
With my knowledge from more than 150 IT recruitment processes carried out independently, I am eager to help you fill your vacancies through a professional process.

Skills

Microsoft Office – Very Good Knowledge
Sap Successfactors – Basic Knowledge
Workday – Basic Knowledge
Lumesse – Basic Knowledge

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Norwegian

Advanced

Education

Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

University of Stirling

Master of Science in Sports Management · Sports Management · Stirling, United Kingdom · 1.7

Sep 2009 - Jul 2013

SRH Fernhochschule Riedlingen

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (part-time) · Business Administration · Riedlingen, Germany · 2.4

Sep 2004 - Jun 2007

Lindenstraße Economics High School

General University Entrance Qualification · Cologne, Germany · 2.3

Profile

Created

November 2022

Last Update

July 2024

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Where is Björn based?

Björn is based in Cologne, Germany.

What languages does Björn speak?

Björn speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Norwegian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Björn have?

Björn has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Björn has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Björn may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Björn be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Björn would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, External Trainer, Internal Trainer.

What is Björn's latest experience?

Björn's most recent position is Interim Manager at Mid-sized staffing service provider.

What companies has Björn worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Björn has worked for Mid-sized staffing service provider, Leading staffing service provider, Staffing service provider (SME), Retail Group, and Various Companies.

Which industries is Björn most experienced in?

Björn is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Retail.

Which business areas is Björn most experienced in?

Björn is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Sales.

Which industries has Björn worked in recently?

Björn has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Retail.

Which business areas has Björn worked in recently?

Björn has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Sales.

What is Björn's education?

Björn holds a Master in Sports Management from University of Stirling and a Bachelor in Business Administration from SRH Fernhochschule Riedlingen.

What is the availability of Björn?

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What is the rate of Björn?

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