Hagen Ringshausen - Professor of Business Administration (‘International Human Resource Management’), Chair of Human Resources & Organisation

Q: Where is Hagen based?

Hagen is based in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany .

Q: What languages does Hagen speak?

Hagen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Hagen have?

Hagen has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Hagen has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Hagen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Hagen's latest experience?

Hagen's most recent position is Professor of Business Administration (‘International Human Resource Management’), Chair of Human Resources & Organisation at TH Wildau .

Q: Which industries is Hagen most experienced in?

Hagen is most experienced in industries like Education , Banking and Finance , and Insurance . Hagen also has some experience in Manufacturing , Transportation and Logistics , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Hagen most experienced in?

Hagen is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management . Hagen also has some experience in Strategy and Planning .

Q: What is Hagen's education?

Hagen holds a Doctorate in Business Administration .

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Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany

Experience

Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

6 years

Wildau, Germany

Professor of Business Administration (‘International Human Resource Management’), Chair of Human Resources & Organisation

TH Wildau

Managed operational HR day-to-day business as Senior HR Business Partner
Further developed the role understanding for operational HR employees under the HR Business Partner model
Led change management after the DOMOFERM/JELD-WEN joint venture
Implemented a KPI-based HR reporting system
Concluded company agreements on flexible working hours, holiday arrangements, company integration management (BEM), etc.
Developed employer branding initiatives to attract young talent

Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

3 years 1 month

Sr. Manager HR Consulting & Organizational Development Consulting

Detego Human Capital Consulting

R+V Insurance: established a shared service centre for 15,000 employees with 65 HR staff
DRÄGER WERKE: developed shared service centres and HR KPIs for business processes
HSH Nordbank: outsourced the IT department and managed change management
Languages: German (native), English (business fluent)
HR IT: SAP, PeopleSoft

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

3 years 1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

Head of Human Resources, Central Long-Distance & Regional Transport

Hansalog Deutsche Bahn AG

Managed HR for 2,800 employees with 18 direct reports, 2 works councils, and 3 trade unions
Standardized HR business processes
Planned and piloted trust-based working hours
Executed partial relocation from Frankfurt to Berlin (Section 613a German Civil Code – transfer of operations)

Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

1 year 1 month

Manager Organization & Human Performance

Accenture GmbH (Andersen Consulting)

Focus on international change management and reorganization projects
Doctoral thesis in Business Administration
Degree in Business Education

Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

2 years 1 month

On-site

Consultant and Project Manager for Personnel and Organizational Development

Dieter Strametz & Partner GmbH

Available throughout Germany for on-site, hybrid, and remote work
Focus on change management and development and implementation of assessment centers

Summary

"Leadership by Ringshausen: HR & Factory Management through transparency & participation"
"He connects with employees like no one else – because he's there, even on night and late shifts; because he listens and then takes actions that are truly appropriate for the situation."
"An HR professional with the right grasp of the overall business: economic committee work, mediation with first and second management levels, explaining commercial results, and finding and implementing efficiency potentials together with management."
"Someone who doesn't shy away from delicate, personal measures. He has a proven, proactive approach to conflict management."
Incentives: personal support through one-on-one coaching for production managers, shift supervisors, and other key positions. He is both a systemic coach and a consultant in one.

HR Interim Manager & Consultant: operational HR management | HR project management | HR strategy consulting | business roles

Global management and alignment of HR organizations: professionalization and globalization of HR as a strategic partner for the business (structure, process, IT platforms); HR transformation; establishing and expanding Centers of Excellence and shared services; HR key performance indicators (KPIs) – 1,000 to 5,000 employees, from SMEs to large global companies
Head of HR – 100 to 800 employees
Support in transformation, development, and reorganization: organizational development, transformation, change management
C-level advisory and sparring (CEO, CFO, CHRO)
Executive coaching (middle and upper management)

Skills

Post-merger Integration: Aligning And Harmonizing German And European Operational Structures In Us And Asian Companies
M&a And Outsourcing: Planning And Execution – From Due Diligence To Daily Operations
Restructuring And Reorganization: Implementing Structural Adjustments, Cost Cutting, Closures, Partial Closures, And Short-time Work
Hr Operational Excellence: Kpi-driven Optimization And Sustainable Efficiency Gains In Hr Services; Process Optimization, Standardization, Ai Integration, Hr Digitization
Co-determination And Cooperation Between Management And Works Council: Reviewing, Adapting, And Redesigning Company Rules And Standards (Works Constitution Act – Betrvg); Facilitating Cooperation With Trade Unions During Organizational Changes Such As M&a, Joint Ventures, And Closures
Personnel Development
Succession Planning
Talent Management
Aptitude Testing
Potential Analysis
Performance Reviews
Employee Surveys
Employer Branding
Workplace Safety
Return-to-work Programme
Bonus Scheme
Outplacement And Coaching
Working Time Models
Holiday Arrangements
Etc.
Individual Personnel Measures
Works Constitution Act (Betrvg)
Era And Pay Structure
Transfer Of Operations (Section 613a German Civil Code)
Reconciliation Of Interests And Social Plan
Company Agreements
Works Council And Trade Union
Ig Metall
Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Public Services, Transport And Traffic Union (Ötv)
Sap
Peoplesoft
Hansalog
Strong It Affinity

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Doctoral thesis · Business Administration

Degree · Business Education

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Hagen based?

Hagen is based in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany.

What languages does Hagen speak?

Hagen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Hagen have?

Hagen has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Hagen has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Hagen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Hagen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Hagen would be well-suited for roles such as: Professor of Business Administration (‘International Human Resource Management’), Chair of Human Resources & Organisation, Sr. Manager HR Consulting & Organizational Development Consulting, Head of Human Resources, Central Long-Distance & Regional Transport.

What is Hagen's latest experience?

Hagen's most recent position is Professor of Business Administration (‘International Human Resource Management’), Chair of Human Resources & Organisation at TH Wildau.

Which industries is Hagen most experienced in?

Hagen is most experienced in industries like Education, Banking and Finance, and Insurance. Hagen also has some experience in Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Hagen most experienced in?

Hagen is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), and Project Management. Hagen also has some experience in Strategy and Planning.

What is Hagen's education?

Hagen holds a Doctorate in Business Administration.

What is the availability of Hagen?

Hagen is immediately available for suitable projects.

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