Kathrin Kimmel - Interim Inhouse Recruiting

Q: Where is Kathrin based?

Kathrin is based in Grünwald, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Kathrin speak?

Kathrin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Turkish (Intermediate), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kathrin have?

Kathrin has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Kathrin has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Kathrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kathrin's latest experience?

Kathrin's most recent position is Interim Inhouse Recruiting at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG .

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

In recent years, Kathrin has worked for Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG , ctrl-s GmbH , indisoft GmbH , von Engel Deutschland GmbH , and Zollner Elektronik AG .

Q: Which industries is Kathrin most experienced in?

Kathrin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Manufacturing , and Automotive . Kathrin also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Kathrin most experienced in?

Kathrin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Legal and Compliance .

Q: Which industries has Kathrin worked in recently?

Kathrin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Manufacturing , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Kathrin worked in recently?

Kathrin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Legal and Compliance .

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Grünwald, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Nov 2025

10 months

Germany

Interim Inhouse Recruiting

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG

External support in filling positions in purchasing (about 32 open roles in strategic and operational purchasing)
Conducting interviews and evaluating candidates
Advising HR business partners and departments on labor law topics
Preparing works council hearings and offers under the IG Metall collective agreement

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 4 months

Germany

Interim Inhouse Recruiting

ctrl-s GmbH

External support in filling positions for software developers, project managers and other open roles to relieve the departments
Conducting interviews and evaluating candidates

May 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Germany

Jobcoach/Trainerin

indisoft GmbH

Regular workshops to prepare for job interviews, including a question catalog for people who have retrained or taken further education and are looking to re-enter the workforce (90 min / every 3–6 weeks)

Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

6 months

Germany

Interim Active Sourcing

von Engel Deutschland GmbH

Direct approach to suitable candidates for field service technicians (blue-collar)
Conducting initial interviews
Advising the HR department and implementing a talent acquisition strategy and candidate experience for service technicians, electronics technicians and mechatronics technicians

Jan 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year 10 months

Germany

Interim Recruiting Spezialistin

Zollner Elektronik AG

Sourcing and recruiting suitable service and testing technicians (blue-collar) for the automotive division (30 open positions at a site without public transport)
Introducing new talent acquisition strategies in close cooperation with departments and HR marketing
End-to-end recruiting of talent, including active sourcing
HR business partner for managers on HR topics
Conducting interviews, preliminary talks and contract negotiations
Preparing contract offers and maintaining master data

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

5 months

Germany

Interim Inhouse Recruiting

Mattson Thermal Products GmbH

Supporting the HR department during times of increased staffing needs
End2End recruiting and direct approach of suitable candidates for various departments (Purchasing, Production, R&D, Engineering)
Advising managers as an HR Business Partner
Conducting interviews and negotiating contracts in coordination with the works council

Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

1 year 2 months

Germany

Interim Senior HR Consultant

G+S GmbH

Setting up and supporting a team for the online business and website management
Recruiting for marketing and sales
Optimizing the recruitment process and onboarding employees

May 2017 - Jul 2022

5 years 3 months

Germany

Chief People Officer

Izz.ai

International recruiting of talent to expand the software team
Implementing an automated recruiting process including visa processes from over 10 countries
Planning and executing team events
Preparatory payroll administration, including time tracking and coordination with health insurance providers and payroll accounting

Mar 2012 - Dec 2014

2 years 10 months

Germany

Interim HR Manager

NDA

End2End recruiting including sourcing
Responsible for HR administration for over 1000 employees
Administrative support in preparatory payroll
Collaborating with the works council on HR matters

Sep 2010 - Feb 2012

1 year 6 months

Germany

Interim HR Manager

HMT GmbH

Setting up and supporting a team for the online business and website management
End2End recruiting of software developers

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 Information Technology (8.5 years), Manufacturing (3 years), Automotive (2 years), and Professional Services (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Automotive

Professional Services

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 (13 years) and Legal (1 year).

Human Resources

Legal

Summary

For 15 years, I have been supporting companies as an HR generalist with various challenges across all HR areas. I advise companies and leaders not only in recruiting / talent acquisition and the optimization and digitization of HR and recruiting processes, but also as an HR business partner.

Communication is very important to me. I am passionate about building bridges between people and finding effective solutions that benefit both employees and companies.

Skills

Blue-collar Operational And Strategic Hr Work In Manufacturing Companies (Automotive, Semiconductors, Defense And Electronics)
Designing And Optimizing Processes
Hr Consulting
Process Identification And Optimization
Hr Business Partner
Recruiting (End-to-end)
Active Sourcing / Direct Approach
Talent Acquisition
Training And Coaching
Cooperation With Works Council
Communication
Contract Negotiations
International Visa Processes
Payroll Preparation
Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
Chatgpt 3.5, 4
Time Tracking: Clockodo, Atoss, Personio
Bite, Workday, Personio
Linkedin Recruiter, Xing Onlyfy
Talentwunder
Active Sourcing Platforms
Canva

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Turkish

Intermediate

...and 1 more

Education

Sep 2004 - Apr 2009

Bavarian Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg

Magister Artium, focus: business informatics · Business Administration / Ibero-Romance Philology (Spanish) / American Studies · Würzburg, Germany

Sep 1995 - May 2004

Alexander von Humboldt High School Schweinfurt

Abitur · Economics and Law / French, Mathematics and Ethics · Schweinfurt, Germany

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Kathrin based?

Kathrin is based in Grünwald, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Kathrin speak?

Kathrin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Turkish (Intermediate), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Kathrin have?

Kathrin has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Kathrin has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Kathrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kathrin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kathrin would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Inhouse Recruiting, Jobcoach/Trainerin, Interim Active Sourcing.

What is Kathrin's latest experience?

Kathrin's most recent position is Interim Inhouse Recruiting at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG.

What companies has Kathrin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kathrin has worked for Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, ctrl-s GmbH, indisoft GmbH, von Engel Deutschland GmbH, and Zollner Elektronik AG.

Which industries is Kathrin most experienced in?

Kathrin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Automotive. Kathrin also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Kathrin most experienced in?

Kathrin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Legal and Compliance.

Which industries has Kathrin worked in recently?

Kathrin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Kathrin worked in recently?

Kathrin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) and Legal and Compliance.

What is Kathrin's education?

Kathrin holds a Master in Business Administration / Ibero-Romance Philology (Spanish) / American Studies from Bavarian Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg.

What is the availability of Kathrin?

Kathrin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kathrin?

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