Carina C. - Digital Transformation | AI | HR

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Beckingen, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

9 months

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Time out for further training and change of residence

Aug 2024 - Mar 2025

8 months

Cologne, Germany

Head of HR Europe

EP Equipment Germany GmbH

Development and implementation of HR strategies for the European market
Introduction and implementation of the HR software Personio
Development and management of recruiting, onboarding and employer branding processes
Advising management and executives on labor and social law issues
Ensuring compliance with European labor laws and guidelines
Implementation of benefits and company pensions (e.g. become1, DYNO)
Support in setting up the headquarters in Cologne
Introduction of digital HR processes and automations
Responsibility for HR support of change processes

Dec 2021 - Jul 2024

2 years 8 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

HR Director DACH

Guess Deutschland GmbH

Strategic and operational responsibility for all HR topics in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Management of a team of 9 HR employees, support of approx. 700 employees (Retail, Wholesale & Corporate)
Introduction of an applicant management tool and a European career site in cooperation with the European HQ
Expansion of benefits (including remote work, pension program, retention program)
Expansion of the HR team from 3 to 9 employees
Budget responsibility of approx. EUR 25 million
Advising the management on labour law, organisational and strategic issues

Oct 2018 - Nov 2021

3 years 2 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Head of HR (Germany & Austria)

Guess Deutschland GmbH

Management of an HR team of 4 employees, support of approx. 480 employees in Germany and Austria
Digitization of personnel files and processes
Introduction of ATOSS time recording and payroll changeover from ADP to SD Worx
Management of short-time work, hygiene concepts and employee communication during the COVID-19 pandemic
Implementation of HR standards and processes for the region

Jun 2017 - Sep 2018

1 year 4 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

HR Assistant / Payroll Specialist (Parental Cover)

Guess Deutschland GmbH

Support in the day-to-day business of the HR department
Independent processing of payroll and HR administration
Collaboration in the support of managers and employees

Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

1 year

Düsseldorf, Germany

Location Manager

Tinker Germany GmbH

Establishment and management of a team of 10
Joint responsibility for the establishment and further development of the locations in the DACH region
Monitoring and analysis of site-specific key figures
Responsibility for applicant management and the entire recruitment process at the Düsseldorf location
Planning of employee capacities and resource management
Preparation of employee data for payroll accounting
Recording and maintenance of personnel master data, time and payroll data
Continuously optimize and ensure compliance of business processes
Partner acquisition and management
Support of the marketing department

Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

4 months

Aachen, Germany

Store Manager

Mango GmbH

Responsibility for 20 employees in 3 departments
Management of a 900 m² sales area

Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

1 year 2 months

Aachen, Germany

Deputy Store Manager

LPP GmbH (Reserved)

Responsibility for 45 employees in 3 departments
Management of a 2400 m² sales area

Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Internship in Women's Fashion Purchasing

Frontline GmbH

Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year

Mönchengladbach, Germany

Fitness Trainer (part-time)

McFit GmbH

Dec 2010 - Jul 2014

3 years 8 months

Mönchengladbach, Germany

Working Student E-Commerce

Textilwelt Internet GmbH

Summary

Experienced HR professional with over 10 years of professional experience in fashion retail, e-commerce and international human resources management. Specialized in digital HR transformation, AI-supported HR processes, recruiting, payroll, change management and building scalable HR structures. Success in the introduction of HR software, benefits programs, talent management and compliance with employment law.