CHRO

• Leading an HR team of 14 – member of the executive team
• Implemented "work abroad" and "sabbaticals" programs and a new salary structure
• Responsible for all HR strategy topics
• Developed new recruitment and employer branding initiatives

• Negotiated with the works council
• Rolled out global HR initiatives through local partners
• Handled HR legal cases and all related topics

• Developed a talent development tool

• Developed HR strategies and restructured US subsidiaries
• Led organizational development and performance management
• Partnered with and coached the management team

• Developed the "Strategic Consulting" business division
• Led strategic realignment

• Consulted and managed the rollout of an IT HR tool
• Created internal marketing initiatives
• Developed an internal employee satisfaction survey for employer branding

• Managed recruitment at all levels
• Launched a talent development and performance management program
• Handled HR responsibilities, legal compliance, and implemented new processes
• Researched and implemented a new applicant management system
• Coached the leadership team

• Coached and advised executives
• Negotiated with the works council and drafted agreements
• Planned and developed talent
• Evaluated employee surveys twice a year and defined action lists
• Handled internal talent selection and recruitment

• Responsible for the entire German HR and recruitment team
• Sourced leadership candidates (interviews, contracting)
• Managed headcount planning and coordination with departments

• HR business partner for the Quality Department (350 employees including managers): works council hearings, contracting, recruitment, legal issues
• Developed a social media concept
• Negotiated with the works council and drafted agreements
• Developed HR strategies
• Analyzed and restructured relocation processes

• Advised on all legal matters
• Coached and consulted the leadership team
• Delivered leadership training and development
• Implemented a new personnel development program
• Supported works council founding, negotiations, communications and hearings
• Evaluated employee surveys twice a year and defined action lists

• Recruited and selected new staff
• Supported operational HR topics

• Coordinated all recruitment activities including contracts in Germany
• Developed an internal pension system
• Built a small HR unit

Additional roles and responsibilities:

Manager with procurement (from 07/2010):

• Managed a team of 3
• Recruited and selected new staff
• Developed and implemented new HR processes and projects (applicant marketing, employer branding, social media, etc.)
• Advised executives on legal and contract issues
• Strategically repositioned the HR department

Human Resources Manager for Access KellyOCG GmbH in Cologne (from 03/2010):

• Managed a team of 2
• Controlled and ensured all HR processes
• Advised executives on legal and contract issues

• Created concepts to integrate disabled people back into work
• Acquired cooperation partners

• Managed a team of 4
• Recruited IT staff and acquired clients
• Selected new staff
• Coached applicants (feedback rounds), conducted potential tests
• Prepared candidates for assessment centers

• Led the secretary’s office
• Assisted with partner activities