Franziska Jentzsch - Head of Human Resources

Q: Where is Franziska based?

Franziska is based in Sinsheim, Germany .

Q: What languages does Franziska speak?

Franziska speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Franziska have?

Franziska has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Franziska has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Franziska may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Franziska's latest experience?

Franziska's most recent position is Head of Human Resources at cbs Corporate Business Solutions .

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

In recent years, Franziska has worked for cbs Corporate Business Solutions and XPERTZ.Consulting (formerly XPRT MTCH) .

Q: Which industries is Franziska most experienced in?

Franziska is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Information Technology (IT) . Franziska also has some experience in Energy , Banking and Finance , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Franziska most experienced in?

Franziska is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning . Franziska also has some experience in Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Franziska worked in recently?

Franziska has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Franziska worked in recently?

Franziska has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Strategy and Planning .

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Sinsheim, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Heidelberg, Germany

Head of Human Resources

cbs Corporate Business Solutions

Strategic set-up, development, and operational leadership of the HR function
Provided line management and continuous development for 16 employees
Advised the executive board, consulting directors, and business unit managers on all HR-related and strategic topics (direct report to the chairman)
Developed and implemented a recruitment strategy and process; developed recruiters into talent acquisition experts
Planned and executed an employer branding project for the DACH region and created a sustainable employee retention concept
Implemented the HR business partner concept
Designed and rolled out sustainable talent management, including the introduction and training of the Predictive Index (PI)
Developed and implemented leadership development for junior managers
Designed and introduced all HR management and organizational development tools
Designed and implemented a sustainable onboarding and employee retention concept (adapted due to COVID-19)
Facilitated, designed, and conducted workshops and in-house training sessions
Digitized the HR function, including requirements analysis and vendor selection (Personio, SuccessFactors, Sage)
Responsible for global site setup (Finland, DACH, Spain, USA, APAC) and integration with headquarters
Ensured global payroll operations
Managed external service providers, agencies, and consultants

Jun 2020 - Present

5 years 8 months

Sinsheim, Germany

Founder & Managing Director

XPERTZ.Consulting (formerly XPRT MTCH)

Consulted in organizational development, change management, and supported transformation processes
Conducted coaching sessions for managers
Conducted strategy workshops to develop HR strategies (recruiting, employer branding, potential diagnostics and identification)
Interim HR projects and interim HR management
References: Lingner Consulting, LogiPlus Consulting, Flocert GmbH, maloon GmbH (SocialHub), Officium GmbH

Sep 2017 - Dec 2020

3 years 4 months

Walldorf, Germany

Head of People / Global Head of HR / Executive Expert

Schweickert Netzwerktechnik

Strategically set up and operationally led the 'People' (People & Talent) division, including Human Resources, Organizational Development & Academy
Provided line management for up to 17 employees worldwide
Advised company leadership on all HR-related and strategic topics (direct report to the chairman)
Managed and oversaw the global 'OE 3.0' transformation project and implemented an agile organizational structure
Responsible for global site setup and closure
Designed, introduced, and implemented all HR management and organizational development instruments
Designed a sustainable talent management system for the Schweickert Group and was responsible for its global implementation
Conducted management audits and potential analyses; introduced the Predictive Index (PI)
Digitized the HR function, including requirements analysis, specification development, project planning and management; led internal IT staff and implemented Microsoft Dynamics

Mar 2015 - Jul 2017

2 years 5 months

Neckarsulm, Germany

Head of Operational Recruiting

Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

Provided line management for around 25 employees in operational recruiting at the Neckarsulm headquarters
Established and implemented uniform recruiting standards at the site
Responsible for all recruiting at the central location and for Lidl E-Commerce International in Germany
Built and expanded active sourcing
Managed special recruiting projects (e.g. setting up active sourcing, implementing SAP eRec)
Supported the expansion projects of Lidl E-Commerce International

Aug 2012 - Feb 2015

2 years 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

HR Business Partner

OTTO GmbH & Co. KG

Advised leaders at all levels and supported around 1,000 employees
Designed and further developed HR management tools; presented at board level
Conducted development and advisory conversations and mediated conflict discussions
Implemented individual personnel measures and conducted aptitude and potential diagnostics
Compensation & Benefits (job evaluation using Hay, development of retention tools)
Supported and shaped organizational and change processes
Designed, delivered, and further developed workshops and training for managers
Collaborated and negotiated with the works council (works agreements, social plans)
Cross-departmental project work (outsourcing accounting, diversity, restructuring project 'Focus')
Represented the Otto Group and its subsidiaries in labor court proceedings

Jan 2011 - Jul 2012

1 year 7 months

HR Specialist

E.R. Capital Holding GmbH & Cie. KG

Advising managers and supporting employees at NORDCAPITAL
Employee and leadership development
Recruiting and employer branding; expanding university and school marketing
Managing and mentoring up to 20 apprentices and trainees
Negotiating contracts with external service providers and consultants
Supporting organizational and change processes
Implementing and optimizing HR policies and processes
Planning personnel costs and budgets in coordination with managers and executive management
HR projects such as implementing a new HR software (Persis) and introducing a company pension plan

Mar 2008 - Dec 2010

2 years 10 months

HR Specialist

LichtBlick AG

Responsible for recruiting and employer branding
Filled around 500 positions in 2.5 years (focus on IT, sales, engineering)
Establishing 20 sales and service partner locations across Germany
Developing new recruiting strategies and concepts
Designing and conducting assessment centers
Negotiating contracts with external service providers
Planning and executing trade shows
Advising and supporting managers and employees; preparing contracts and references
Designing and delivering presentations, workshops, and training sessions
Managing up to 30 apprentices; developing a new training concept
Leading HR projects for digitization and automation (Rexx implementation)
Optimizing and adjusting HR processes during company growth
Collaborating with the works council and supporting change processes
Representing HR management

Oct 2007 - Feb 2008

5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Recruitment Consultant

Saphir Consulting (now Ratbacher)

Oct 2006 - Mar 2007

6 months

Diploma Thesis

H. BUTTING GmbH & Co. KG

Oct 2005 - Mar 2006

6 months

United Kingdom

Intern

Jobcentreplus Ramsgate

Aug 2002 - Dec 2003

1 year 5 months

Celle, Germany

Dual Student

BGC Beratungssozietät

Senior HR Business Partner / Senior Consultant

Lidl E-Commerce International GmbH & Co. KG

Supporting and advising all leaders at Lidl E-Commerce International (reporting to the Digital Executive Board)
Managing 700 employees at the Neckarsulm headquarters and at IT locations (Berlin, Speyer); leading a team of 7 on site for 1,300 staff at logistics sites
Designing and implementing a recruiting strategy for the e-commerce area (growing the team from 300 to 2,000 in 18 months)
Designing and implementing HR management tools (structured selection assessment centers, pay models, employee surveys, performance review systems, and competency management)
Supporting and managing company acquisitions and overseeing subsidiaries in Berlin
Supporting and shaping organizational and change processes within Lidl E-Commerce International and Lidl Digital

Summary

More than 15 years of experience in strategic and operational HR work as well as organizational development - as a generalist and leader (>25 employees), with a hands-on mentality and a positive attitude
Led New Work projects (4-day week, flexible working time models, agile organization, etc.)
Strategically and operationally built up companies in trade, energy supply, e-commerce, consulting, logistics, and IT; filling over 1000 positions in the process
Led company-wide transformation projects and shaped change processes
Initiated and built a central recruiting department for a retail company and led the operational unit (around 25 employees)
Designed and introduced new organizational structures and further developed existing HR management tools and processes
Designed and implemented sustainable talent management systems, including building onsite and online academies, and developing new learning concepts, methods, career paths, and models
Designed, facilitated, and led workshops, leadership training sessions, and selection procedures for managers and employees; conducted management audits
Led employer branding projects to build an employer brand (including project management, creative concept, and implementation planning)
Led HR IT projects to digitize and automate processes, and implemented HR IT solutions, e.g. SAP eRec, Personio, Rexx, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, Predictive Index, Persis

Skills

Microsoft Office
Personio
Rexx
Sap Erec
Sap Hcm / Sap Success Factors
Sage
Dynamics

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2015 - Apr 2020

TU Kaiserslautern

Master of Arts, Organizational Development · Organizational Development · Kaiserslautern, Germany · 2.0

Apr 2004 - Mar 2007

Fachhochschule Heidelberg

Diploma in Business Psychology (FH), Personnel and Organization · Business Psychology · Heidelberg, Germany · 1.8

Aug 2002 - Dec 2003

Berufsakademie Mannheim

Business Administration, focus on Taxation & Auditing · Mannheim, Germany

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Certifications & licenses

GREATOR Coach

HAY Analyst

Moderation Techniques

Predictive Index Analyst

Psychological Counselor

Profile

Created

September 2022

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Franziska based?

Franziska is based in Sinsheim, Germany.

What languages does Franziska speak?

Franziska speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Franziska have?

Franziska has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Franziska has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Franziska may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Franziska be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Franziska would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Human Resources, Founder & Managing Director, Head of People / Global Head of HR / Executive Expert.

What is Franziska's latest experience?

Franziska's most recent position is Head of Human Resources at cbs Corporate Business Solutions.

What companies has Franziska worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Franziska has worked for cbs Corporate Business Solutions and XPERTZ.Consulting (formerly XPRT MTCH).

Which industries is Franziska most experienced in?

Franziska is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Information Technology (IT). Franziska also has some experience in Energy, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Franziska most experienced in?

Franziska is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Franziska also has some experience in Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Customer Service.

Which industries has Franziska worked in recently?

Franziska has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Franziska worked in recently?

Franziska has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Strategy and Planning.

What is Franziska's education?

Franziska holds a Master in Organizational Development from TU Kaiserslautern and a Bachelor in Business Psychology from Fachhochschule Heidelberg.

Does Franziska have any certificates?

Franziska has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: GREATOR Coach, HAY Analyst, and Moderation Techniques.

What is the availability of Franziska?

Franziska is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Franziska?

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