Jörg Hensel - ad interim – Head of HR-Operations

Q: Where is Jörg based?

Jörg is based in Kutenholz, Germany .

Q: What languages does Jörg speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Jörg have?

Jörg has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Jörg has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Jörg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jörg's latest experience?

Jörg's most recent position is ad interim – Head of HR-Operations at Constructor University Bremen .

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

In recent years, Jörg has worked for Constructor University Bremen , F&P Executive Solutions AG , Klinik Dr. Hancken GmbH, MVZ Stade , Eurostrand Fintel GmbH , and Statista GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Tourism and Hospitality . Jörg also has some experience in Healthcare , Fashion and Apparel , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Operations , and Sales . Jörg also has some experience in Marketing , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Tourism and Hospitality .

Q: Which business areas has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Marketing , and Project Management .

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Kutenholz, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025

5 months

Bremen, Germany

ad interim – Head of HR-Operations

Constructor University Bremen

Optimizing payroll
Structuring the HR budgeting process
Further integration of Workday and the payroll interface
Realigning the HR team
Acting on behalf of the HR VP

Mar 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Partner, Lead Business Solution Line HR

F&P Executive Solutions AG

Nov 2022 - Jun 2024

1 year 8 months

Stade, Germany

ad interim – HR-Project Lead

Klinik Dr. Hancken GmbH, MVZ Stade

Coaching HR management and HR business partners
Implementing ATS and HRIS
Transforming time tracking and work scheduling, including company agreements
Driving HR topics for senior management

Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

10 months

Fintel, Germany

ad interim – HR Business Partner

Eurostrand Fintel GmbH

Developing a new corporate culture
Optimizing HR processes

Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

ad interim – HR-Project Manager

Statista GmbH

Selecting and implementing a global HR ticket system
Coaching HR business partners

Sep 2021 - Jul 2022

11 months

Achim, Germany

Interim HR Project Manager / HR Leadership Coach

Aller-Weser-Klinik, Krankenhaus Verden und Achim

HR process optimization
Candidate journey
Employer branding

Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

1 year 9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Lead HR Business Partner for Europe

Eppendorf AG

Building the European HR Business Partner structure
Transformation into a matrix organization
Annual dialogue
Developing a competency model
Recruiting critical VP-level positions
Business partner for VP Sales, Service, IT, Marketing and Controlling for the Europe region

Jun 2016 - Dec 2025

9 years 7 months

HR Consulting, Interim Management

HR-PERFECT Unternehmerberatung GmbH

HR process optimization
Employer branding
Organizational development
INQA coach
BAFA certified consultant

Nov 2012 - Jan 2016

3 years 3 months

Managing Director, COO Northwest Region

TEMPTON Group

Restructuring of the Northwest Region (01/2013 – 09/2014)
Overseeing the West Region (04/2013 – 07/2014)
Integration of acquisitions / private equity
Responsible for a nationwide sales competition project
Developing nationwide recruitment strategies for 6,500 employees (from 09/2015)
Operational span of control: 4 area managers, 9 direct reports
Operational responsibility for 42 branches

Apr 2007 - Oct 2012

5 years 7 months

Area Director North

TEMPTON Group

Further expansion of the North Region
Facilitating nationwide area manager meetings
Authorized signatory since 09/2011
Responsible for 11 branches and revenue of €13.6 million

Feb 2004 - Mar 2007

3 years 2 months

Area Manager, Northern Region

TEMPTON Group

Establishment of the branch network in northern Germany
Responsible for 7 branches and revenue of €8.0 million

Mar 2000 - Jan 2004

3 years 11 months

HR Manager / Academy Director

TEMPTON Group

Organization of HR operations, budgeting and HR strategy
Development of a trainee program
Recruitment of managers (AC)
Independently conducting seminars (sales, labor law and leadership)
Project manager for tenders of nationwide staffing agencies

Oct 1997 - Jun 1999

1 year 9 months

HR Manager

Eurostrand Fintel and Leiwen (Moselle)

Overall responsibility for all pre-opening HR activities
Drafting employment contracts, company policies, and employee suggestion schemes
Organization of payroll and time tracking
Development of a personnel information system
Selection and hiring of 650 employees for the newly opened park on the Moselle
Legal representation
Supporting the shareholder in sales (from 10/1998)
Building a sales structure through travel agencies and tour operators, budgeting and controlling
Further development of reservation software

Dec 1995 - Sep 1997

1 year 10 months

HR Manager / Regional Manager, Northern Region / Sales Director Adecco North

ECCO Personal Dienst / Adecco GmbH

HR Manager for ECCO Germany, head office in Essen, 25 branches
Regional Manager Northern Region from 07/1996, leading 10 branches
Expansion of the service portfolio and capturing additional market share after the merger with Adecco
Sales Director Adecco North from 11/1996 with signing authority

Dec 1994 - Jun 1995

7 months

Bispingen, Germany

Human Resources Manager

Center Parcs Bispinger Heide

Jan 1993 - Nov 1994

1 year 11 months

Bremervörde, Germany

Head of HR and Administration

Mode Steffen Bremervörde

Oct 1988 - Dec 1992

4 years 3 months

Ulm, Germany

Administration and Personnel Manager

Horten AG Zweigniederlassung Ulm

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (27 years), Retail (6 years), Tourism (3 years), Healthcare (2.5 years), Fashion (2 years), and Biotechnology (1.5 years).

Professional Services

Retail

Tourism

Healthcare

Fashion

Biotechnology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Human Resources (26.5 years), Operations (18 years), Sales (15.5 years), Marketing (9.5 years), Project Management (6.5 years), and Information Technology (1.5 years).

Human Resources

Operations

Sales

Marketing

Project Management

Information Technology

Summary

Empathy and assertiveness are the pillars of my professional actions. I have extensive experience in many disciplines of HR management, focusing on recruiting, employer branding, process optimization and transformation. I am a specialist in developing and restructuring HR departments, especially in the life sciences, medical, retail, hotel and manufacturing industries, with experience in both mid-sized companies and large corporations at the European level. I have supported transformation processes in matrix organizations and implemented HR digitization topics, including project management.

In both project teams and day-to-day operations, I have created new structures, guided changes and always brought the stakeholders and employees along.

Skills

Hr Digitization (Ats / Hris / Workforce Management)
Hr Project Management Including Change Processes
Negotiations With Works Council / Company Agreements / Transfers Of Business
Hr Transformation, Setup And Development Of Hr Departments, Hr Efficiency Improvements, Hr Kpis
Employer Branding And Company Culture / Change Processes
Recruiting Including Strategy Development And Budgeting In Complex Cost Center Structures
Roles: Chro, Vp Hr, Hr Manager, Senior Hr Business Partner, Head Hr Operations
Span Of Control: Up To 21 Direct Reports, C-level Experience
Company Sizes: 30 - 3,500 Employees
Windows 11
Office 365
Personio
Softgarden
Planerio
Workday

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jul 1986 - Oct 1988

Horten AG, Headquarters Düsseldorf

Degree as office clerk · Special training for high school graduates as department manager assistant and office clerk · Düsseldorf, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Trainer Examination

IHK Ulm

BAFA Certified Consultant

INQA Coach

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Jörg based?

Jörg is based in Kutenholz, Germany.

What languages does Jörg speak?

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

How many years of experience does Jörg have?

Jörg has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Jörg has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Jörg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jörg be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jörg would be well-suited for roles such as: ad interim – Head of HR-Operations, Senior Partner, Lead Business Solution Line HR, ad interim – HR-Project Lead.

What is Jörg's latest experience?

Jörg's most recent position is ad interim – Head of HR-Operations at Constructor University Bremen.

What companies has Jörg worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jörg has worked for Constructor University Bremen, F&P Executive Solutions AG, Klinik Dr. Hancken GmbH, MVZ Stade, Eurostrand Fintel GmbH, and Statista GmbH.

Which industries is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Tourism and Hospitality. Jörg also has some experience in Healthcare, Fashion and Apparel, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Operations, and Sales. Jörg also has some experience in Marketing, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Marketing, and Project Management.

What is Jörg's education?

Jörg attended Horten AG, Headquarters Düsseldorf for Special training for high school graduates as department manager assistant and office clerk.

Does Jörg have any certificates?

Jörg has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Trainer Examination, BAFA Certified Consultant, and INQA Coach.

What is the availability of Jörg?

Jörg is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jörg?

Jörg's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.