Katharina Dufner - Lecturer in Human Resource Management

Q: Where is Katharina based?

Katharina is based in Berlin, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Katharina speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Katharina have?

Katharina has at least 7989 years of experience. During this time, Katharina has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 726 years and 3 months . Note that Katharina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Katharina's latest experience?

Katharina's most recent position is Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Steinbeis-Hochschule .

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

In recent years, Katharina has worked for Steinbeis-Hochschule , Selbstständige Trainerin, Coach und Beraterin , Endava Berlin GmbH (ehemals Exozet Berlin GmbH) , and Hochschule Fresenius .

Q: Which industries is Katharina most experienced in?

Katharina is most experienced in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) . Katharina also has some experience in Biotechnology , Retail , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Katharina most experienced in?

Katharina is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Katharina worked in recently?

Katharina has recently worked in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Katharina worked in recently?

Katharina has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Feb 2022 - Dec 9999

7977 years 11 months

Lecturer in Human Resource Management

Steinbeis-Hochschule

Jun 2021 - Dec 9999

7978 years 7 months

Trainer, Coach and Consultant

Selbstständige Trainerin, Coach und Beraterin

Supports individuals and organizations across industries and company sizes to develop purposefully and prepare for future professional challenges
Guides change processes in individual and business contexts
Focus on health, especially stress management and resilience
Leads seminars on human resource management at universities to promote practice-oriented learning

Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Head of People & Culture

Endava Berlin GmbH (ehemals Exozet Berlin GmbH)

Strategic and operational development and leadership of the People & Culture team
Full responsibility for all HR processes and tools for the Berlin, Frankfurt and Vienna locations
Development of an effective recruiting strategy and creation of impactful employer branding
Sparring partner, advisor and coach for mid-level management
Support for employees throughout the employee life cycle
Ensuring compliance with internal HR policies and legal standards
Collaboration with the Shared Service Center and HR teams in other Endava country organizations
Member of the M&A team for all HR-related topics during the transition from Exozet to Endava

Sep 2018 - Dec 9999

7981 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Lecturer in Personnel Marketing & Recruiting

Hochschule Fresenius

Apr 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 9 months

Berlin, Germany

HR Business Partner

Endava Berlin GmbH (ehemals Exozet Berlin GmbH)

Point of contact for managers and employees on all HR-related and labor law issues
Professional leadership of the People & Culture team
Strategic sparring partner and coach for managers
Development of HR processes, systems and tools
Operational support and responsibility for implementing the recruiting strategy
Conducting administrative HR processes (contract creation, certificate management, reference letter preparation)
Preliminary payroll processing

Sep 2016 - Mar 2018

1 year 7 months

Berlin, Germany

Recruiting Specialist

Endava Berlin GmbH (formerly Exozet Berlin GmbH)

Managing the entire recruiting process from job posting through selecting the right channels, direct sourcing, and conducting interviews to contract drafting and onboarding
Optimizing the candidate journey from first contact to onboarding
Responsible for rolling out the HR management system Personio company-wide
Planning and hosting recruiting events to attract new employees and strengthen the employer brand

Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Recruiter

Homeday GmbH

Managing the entire recruiting process with a focus on tech recruiting
Actively sourcing candidates via LinkedIn, Xing, and other channels
Drafting contracts and onboarding new employees

Apr 2014 - May 2016

2 years 2 months

Hilden, Germany

Recruiting Specialist Global Projects

QIAGEN GmbH

Leading employer branding projects, including the roll-out of the global career site and implementation of marketing tools
Planning and executing local employer branding activities
Supporting recruiting for operations, e-commerce, corporate communications, and research & development
Implementing global recruiting KPIs and reporting to business partners and senior management
Harmonizing and unifying global recruiting processes
Implementing a Germany-wide internship program and overseeing all interns in Germany

Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

2 years 1 month

Hilden, Germany

HR Recruiting Assistant

QIAGEN GmbH

Providing administrative support for the European recruiting process (applicant management, interview coordination)
Harmonizing European recruiting processes
Supporting the roll-out of an e-recruiting solution in LATAM
Planning and executing local employer branding activities (trade shows, university outreach, school marketing, media planning)
Contributing to the development of a global employee value proposition

Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

HR Development Intern

QVC Germany Inc. & Co KG

Mar 2010 - Sep 2010

7 months

Cologne, Germany

HR Management Intern

REWE Zentralfinanz eG

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 Education (7981.5 years), Professional Services (7978.5 years), Information Technology (5 years), Biotechnology (4 years), Retail (1 year), and Real Estate (0.5 years).

Education

Professional Services

Information Technology

Biotechnology

Retail

Real Estate

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 (7988.5 years) and Project Management (2 years).

Human Resources

Project Management

Skills

Experience Working With Many Common It Tools And Systems Like Ms Office 365, Mac Os X, Google Gsuite
Various Video Conferencing Tools Like Zoom, Ms Teams, Goto Meeting, Google Meet
Pm Tools Like Asana, Trello, Notion, Redminde, Jira
Ats And Hrms Like Personio, Oracle And Kenjo

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2007 - Mar 2008

Universidad Autonoma de Madrid

Economics and Business · Madrid, Spain

Oct 2004 - Jul 2011

Universität Osnabrück

Diploma in Business Administration, specializing in Work and Organizational Psychology · Business Administration · Osnabrück, Germany

Aug 1997 - Jun 2004

Graf-Friedrich-Schule Diepholz

Abitur · Diepholz, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Nutrition Counseling with focus on Plant-Based Nutrition

Ecodemy

Business Coaching Training

ifap

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

TAM Business Trainer Training

BDVT

Bridgehouse Leadership Skills

HR and Social Media Manager

Quadriga Hochschule Berlin

Profile

Created

October 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Katharina based?

Katharina is based in Berlin, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Katharina speak?

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

How many years of experience does Katharina have?

Katharina has at least 7989 years of experience. During this time, Katharina has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 726 years and 3 months. Note that Katharina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Katharina be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Katharina would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Trainer, Coach and Consultant, Head of People & Culture.

What is Katharina's latest experience?

Katharina's most recent position is Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Steinbeis-Hochschule.

What companies has Katharina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Katharina has worked for Steinbeis-Hochschule, Selbstständige Trainerin, Coach und Beraterin, Endava Berlin GmbH (ehemals Exozet Berlin GmbH), and Hochschule Fresenius.

Which industries is Katharina most experienced in?

Katharina is most experienced in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT). Katharina also has some experience in Biotechnology, Retail, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Katharina most experienced in?

Katharina is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Project Management.

Which industries has Katharina worked in recently?

Katharina has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Katharina worked in recently?

Katharina has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR).

What is Katharina's education?

Katharina holds a Doctorate in Economics and Business from Universidad Autonoma de Madrid.

Does Katharina have any certificates?

Katharina has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Nutrition Counseling with focus on Plant-Based Nutrition, Business Coaching Training, and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).

What is the availability of Katharina?

Katharina is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Katharina?

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