Britta (Katherina) Kiefer
The Growth Thinker for HR - Efficient HR Rethought
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 7 monthsBuilding Sales 'Growth Thinker'
BKK - Accelup
- Building sales channels in social media and using AI
- Positioning the brand 'Growth Thinker for HR'
- Training measures in sales and social selling
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
3 yearsHR Business Partner
Rentschler SE
- Advising the CEO on people-management strategy, corporate and leadership culture
- Introducing a grading system and a transparent compensation & benefits program
- Developing an employee handbook
- Obtaining the sponsorship licence for international recruitment in the UK
- Introducing and training a yearly performance review process
- Implementing a leadership development program
- Talent acquisition at all levels
- Resolving team and intercultural conflicts
- Advising the CEO on strategic decisions
- Developing and delivering trainings in Germany, UK and USA when implementing Workday
- Supporting the SVP HR on strategic topics and internal communication
- Working on projects for a new HR intranet as well as compensation & benefits
Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
4 monthsInterim Lead Talent Acquisition
Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH
- Developing and presenting the staffing strategy to the executive board
- Selecting and negotiating with suppliers
- Revising and newly developing attractive benefits
- Shortening the KPI 'Time to Hire' by standardizing procedures
- Recruiting leadership positions
- Introducing competency-based recruiting
- Improving the onboarding program
Jan 2019 - Present
6 years 7 monthsTalent Acquisition and Selection Consultant
Traxall Germany GmbH
- Differentiating bottleneck and key functions to target recruitment channels and methods
- Defining and implementing a performance management program
- Developing a competitive compensation structure
- Coaching executive management to achieve growth goals
Jan 2019 - Aug 2020
1 year 8 monthsHead of HR / HR Integration Manager
Hitachi Solutions Germany GmbH
- Selecting and introducing an RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) project for faster and higher-quality hiring processes
- Introducing a company-wide mentoring program to support the agile organizational structure
- Developing a structured compensation & benefits program
- Introducing an employee survey and carrying out follow-up measures
Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
8 monthsHR Consultant (Post Merger Integration)
International Campus GmbH (Brookfield Asset Management)
- Developing a compensation & benefits program with grading system, benchmarking and bonus-incentive programs to reduce personnel costs
- Introducing an employee development program including an evaluation process
- Improving retention rates through training and coaching of mid-level and senior managers
- Rolling out new, harmonized contracts for all employees
- Recruiting and filling key positions after reorganization
- Optimizing employer branding
Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
7 monthsInterim HR Site Manager / Leadership Trainer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co KG
- Operational and strategic advice and support for site management and employees
- Designing and conducting workshops and trainings for first and second level leaders
- Optimizing the budget planning process for efficiency and acceptance
Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
8 monthsHR Business Partner Europe & Africa / Project Manager Staffing
Thyssenkrupp Elevator AG
- Advising HR management on the planned outsourcing of the staffing process
- Coaching newly introduced HR business partners to develop a strategic role understanding
- Supporting recruitment of key and bottleneck functions
Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
9 monthsProject Manager Developing a Workforce Strategy
Loyalty Partner GmbH (Payback)
- Transforming a workforce strategy to flexibly cover high staffing demand peaks
- Minimizing compliance risks
Jan 2014 - Sep 2014
9 monthsInterim HR Manager CE
Bio-Rad Laboratories GmbH
- Reorganizing and reducing staff
- Advising and coaching leadership to increase employee motivation
- Supporting the introduction of the electronic performance review process
- Filling more than 15 critical vacancies in Central Europe within 3 months
Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
4 monthsHR Consultant and Leadership Trainer
Gerresheimer Regensburg GmbH
- Defining and rolling out global HR roles based on Dave Ulrich's three-pillar model with individual development programs
- Providing integration support for leaders of a previously acquired company, including leadership training 'Leading in Times of Change'
Jan 2013 - Jun 2014
1 year 6 monthsHR Integration Manager
Bio-Rad Abd Serotec GmbH
- Leading the integration of Abd Serotec into the Bio-Rad group
- Closing the Düsseldorf branch without labor disputes
- Harmonizing contractual conditions and compensation & benefits to Bio-Rad standards
- Creating an employee handbook
- Providing strategic advice and operational support to the EMEA Sales Manager
- Conducting the performance and salary review process
Jan 2012 - Jul 2013
1 year 7 monthsProject Manager Staffing & Talent Management & HR Interim Manager
Haufe Gruppe
- Filling all open vacancies in the newly organized IT department in the shortest time
- HR business partner for the Haufe Academy (120 employees)
Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
4 yearsMunich, Germany
Organization & Staffing / Learning & Development Manager
GE Capital Germany Holding
- Integration lead for three acquired companies into the holding
- Advising executive level on talent acquisition, employer branding and leadership development
- Leading the annual review of HR and organizational development strategies
- Developing an overall concept to improve recruitment success and increase employee retention
- Managing the recruitment process outsourcing and ensuring compliance
- Designing and delivering leadership development programs
- Leading employer branding campaigns
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
2 yearsHR Manager & Integration Manager
GE Auto Service Leasing GmbH
- Strategic advice to the management board
- HR post-merger integration under reverse-integration conditions
- Implementing personnel cost reduction programs during the financial crisis
- Introducing innovative tools to increase employee satisfaction and improve middle management leadership skills
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
3 yearsHR Manager EMEA
GE Healthcare (GE Medical Systems Information Technologies GmbH)
- Responsibility for 300 employees in nine countries/regions
- Building and recruiting a new EMEA leadership team and developing their leadership skills
- Reorganizing and redesigning work processes at the EMEA level
- Optimizing recruitment success and infrastructure
- Outsourcing personnel administration to a shared service center
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
4 yearsKarlsruhe, Germany
HR Consulting & Coaching
HR Consulting & Coaching
- Interim commercial director for automotive and high-tech companies (finance, order processing, HR)
- Coaching on career advice and company management
Jan 1999 - Dec 2002
4 yearsKarlsruhe, Germany
Director HR for Central & Eastern Europe
KPNQwest Germany GmbH
- HR business partner for the region (2000–2002)
- Staffing and HR harmonization in nine countries (DACH, HU, RO, EE, CZ, NL)
- Recruiting 500 employees in 12 months in the DACH region
- Advising on M&A and post-merger integrations
- Restructuring and staff reduction
- Project lead or participation in HR programs (Peoplesoft implementation, Gallup engagement survey, bonus program introduction)
Jan 1999 - Dec 1999
1 yearGermany
Manager Human Resources Europe
Intuit Deutschland GmbH
- Supporting the business transfer to Haufe publishing in Germany
- Closing the UK branch
Jan 1997 - Dec 1999
3 yearsGermany
Manager Human Resources
Sony International (Europe) GmbH
- Growing to 350 employees in 18 months using a global recruitment strategy and employer brand development
- International recruitment under challenging conditions
- Intercultural team development (26 nations)
Jan 1990 - Dec 1997
8 yearsGermany
Manager Human Resources
Sixt GmbH & Co Autovermietung KG
- HR clerk & trainer (1993–1997): operational support for employees and managers, project lead to set up the Rostock call center
- HR development specialist & trainer (1991–1993): building HR development and training
- Management trainee (1990–1991)
Summary
Competition no longer happens locally or 'within', but globally. Functions and tools must be mastered that so far were not part of the company's core skills. Crucial for everything: a people management tailored to the company and supporting the business strategy.
I have more than 35 years in people management and bring experience from HR best-practice corporations as well as from innovative and pragmatic mid-sized companies.
If corporate people-management strategies can be easily applied to help mid-sized businesses grow, be more productive, and competitive, then I'm in the game.
What I'm especially good at:
- Setting up and implementing HR structures and measures under time pressure.
- Restructurings, outsourcing, and transformations to make the turnaround happen.
- Also operational solutions like improving talent acquisition, introducing an attractive salary and benefits system, and performance management.
As a coach and trainer trained several times, I like to support employees and leaders through change processes.
Your added value when working with me:
- Strategic, systemic people management that secures the future.
- Balance between company interests and employee expectations.
- People management with clear words and accountability.
- Lots of experience: I know all the pitfalls that can occur when building a culture and structures.
- Lots of empathy, a strong sparring partner who always aims for a win-win situation for employees and the company.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
Elementary Education
Oct 1984 - Jun 1989
Justus Liebig University
Diploma in Business Administration · Economics · Giessen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Social Selling Sales and Marketing Training
Social Selling GmbH
Business Coach
Wild Consulting
Emtrace Coach
Emko Institut
Design Thinking Course
Hasso-Plattner-Institut
Integration Workshop for Mergers & Acquisitions
GE
Organizational Development Course
GE
Change Acceleration Workshop
SyNet
DVNLP Certified Trainer and Coach
Kutschera Communication
Trainer Qualification / Training of Trainers AdA
Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), Karlsruhe
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