Katharina Dufner
Lecturer
Experience
Feb 2022 - Present
3 years 6 monthsLecturer
Steinbeis Hochschule
- Teaching personnel management.
Jun 2021 - Present
4 years 2 monthsBerlin, Germany
Trainer, Coach and Consultant
Self-employed
- Support for individuals and organizations across industries and company sizes to develop and prepare for future career challenges.
- Focus on guiding change processes in individual and corporate contexts.
- Emphasis on health topics, particularly stress management and resilience.
- Conduct seminars on personnel management at universities to promote practice-oriented learning.
Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
1 year 6 monthsHead of People & Culture
Endava Berlin GmbH (formerly Exozet Berlin GmbH)
- Strategic and operational leadership and development of the People & Culture team.
- Comprehensive HR process and tool responsibility for Berlin, Frankfurt, and Vienna locations.
- Enhancement of recruitment strategies and employer branding for strengthening company image.
- Acted as consultant and coach for middle management.
- Oversight of employee lifecycle processes.
- Ensured compliance with internal HR guidelines and legal standards.
- Collaborated with Shared Service Center and HR teams in other Endava regions.
- Managed transition aspects from Exozet to Endava concerning HR-related topics as part of the M&A team.
Sep 2018 - Present
6 years 11 monthsBerlin, Germany
Lecturer
Hochschule Fresenius
- Teaching personnel marketing and recruitment.
Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year 9 monthsHR Business Partner
Endava Berlin GmbH (formerly Exozet Berlin GmbH)
- Provided consultation for managers and employees on HR and labor law topics.
- Led and developed the People & Culture team.
- Acted as strategic consultant and coach for organizational leaders.
- Improved HR processes, systems, and tools.
- Executed recruitment strategies and provided operational recruitment support.
- Conducted administrative HR tasks including contract creation, certification, and employee assessments.
- Prepared payroll.
Sep 2016 - Mar 2018
1 year 7 monthsRecruiting Specialist
Endava Berlin GmbH (formerly Exozet Berlin GmbH)
- Managed comprehensive recruitment processes from job advertisement creation to onboarding.
- Optimized the candidate journey.
- Introduced the HR management system Personio across the company.
- Facilitated recruitment events for talent acquisition and brand building.
Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
4 monthsBerlin, Germany
Recruiter
Homeday GmbH
- Oversaw recruitment processes for diverse roles with a focus on tech recruiting.
- Conducted active candidate outreach through LinkedIn, Xing, and other channels.
- Managed contract preparation and employee onboarding.
Apr 2014 - May 2016
2 years 2 monthsRecruiting Specialist Global Projects
QIAGEN GmbH
- Led employer branding initiatives: rollout of global career site, marketing tool implementation, and planning of local activities.
- Supported recruitment for diverse profiles in operations, e-commerce, corporate communication, and research & development.
- Established global recruiting KPIs and reported to business partners and leadership.
- Standardized recruitment processes globally.
- Launched a nation-wide internship program and supervised interns in Germany.
Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
2 years 1 monthHR Recruiting Assistant
QIAGEN GmbH
- Provided administrative support for European recruitment (candidate management, interview scheduling, liaison between hiring managers, HR, and applicants).
- Standardized recruitment processes across Europe.
- Supported the rollout and implementation of an e-recruiting tool in LATAM.
- Organized local employer branding events like trade fairs, university and school marketing activities, and media planning.
- Contributed to the global Employee Value Proposition project.
Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
6 monthsDüsseldorf, Germany
Intern HR Development
QVC Deutschland Inc. & Co KG
Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
7 monthsCologne, Germany
Intern HR Management
REWE Zentralfinanz eG
Sep 2007 - Mar 2008
7 monthsExchange Student
Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
- Focused on Economics and Business.
Oct 2004 - Jul 2011
6 years 10 monthsStudent
Universität Osnabrück
- Studied Business Administration with a focus on work and organizational psychology. Graduated as a Diplom-Kauffrau.
Aug 1997 - Jun 2004
6 years 11 monthsStudent
Graf-Friedrich-Schule Diepholz
- Completed Abitur.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
Advanced Education
Oct 2007 - Mar 2008
Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Economics and Business · Madrid, Spain
Oct 2004 - Jul 2011
Universität Osnabrück
Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on work and organizational psychology · Business Administration · Osnabrück, Germany
Aug 1997 - Jun 2004
Graf-Friedrich-Schule Diepholz
High school diploma (Abitur) · Diepholz, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Nutrition Counseling with a Focus on Plant-Based Nutrition
Ecodemy
Business Coaching Training
ifap
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
TAM Business Trainer Training, certified by BDVT
HR and Social Media Manager
Quadriga Hochschule Berlin
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