Katja R. - Head of HR

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Oberhausen, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Jan 2025

1 year 4 months

Beckum, Germany

Head of HR

Knapheide Solutions GmbH, Knapheide Schlauchtechnik GmbH

Family-owned company in fluid technology -
Leading the HR department, including realignment
Negotiating and closing works agreements
Advising executive management and the board on integration after an acquisition
Leading partial site closures with transfer social plan
Implementing short-time work
Optimizing payroll accounting

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

4 months

Lüdenscheid, Germany

HR Operations Manager

Kostal Automobil Elektrik GmbH & Co. KG

Automotive supplier -
Functional and disciplinary leadership of 7 employees
Supporting negotiations on reconciliation of interests and social plan during the production closure
Ensuring all formalities during business transfer
Preparing decision papers and presentations

Mar 2023 - May 2023

3 months

Solingen, Germany

VP Human Resources

Wüsthof GmbH

Manufacturing and selling cutlery -
Leading the HR department
Advising on short-time work and related measures
Change management
Process optimization

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

6 months

Hünxe, Germany

HR Business Partner

LGI Logistics Solutions GmbH

Logistics and services -
Coordinating and negotiating works council matters
Creating a business case for a partial operational change

Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

7 months

Hamburg, Germany

HR Director Northern Europe (9 countries)

Pandora Jewelry GmbH

Jeweler, consumer goods -
Realigning the HR department, including process optimization
Implementing HR reporting
Handling various legal cases

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

6 months

Soest, Germany

HR-Manager

Magna BDW technologies GmbH

Aluminum die casting - Tier 1
Reorganization of the HR department
Close coordination with the works council
Restructuring of the organizational structure
Optimization of HR processes
Digitalization: Leading the implementation of SuccessFactors

Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

3 months

HR-Manager

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

5 months

Oberhausen, Germany

HR-Business Partner - HR-Manager

New York Pizza GmbH

Chain restaurants - franchise -
Expansion of New York Pizza B.V. to Germany
Recruiting the country team
Transferring the company culture to the German organization
Setting up HR administration

Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

3 months

Bonn, Germany

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Ardagh Metal Beverage GmbH

Packaging industry -
Support in restructuring the IT department
Optimization of the HR setup at the Weißenthurm site
Advising managers
Regular exchange with the works council

Sep 2020 - Oct 2020

2 months

Cologne, Germany

HR-Business Partner

ESL Gaming GmbH

Online computer game events -
Support in restructuring
Developing prerequisites for an operational change
Drafting the reconciliation of interests and social plan

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

6 months

Germany

Global Director Human Resources

Hackforth Holding GmbH & Co KG

Mechanical engineering, 1,200 employees

Strategic HR management, member of the Executive Management Team
Advising and supporting managing directors as well as managers and employees
Streamlining workflows by introducing core HR processes and the HR business partner principle

Sep 2018 - Present

7 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Trainer

Choreoo – the human side of change

Business consulting -
Supporting leadership workshops
Advising on and drafting a COVID-19 pandemic plan
Further development of the workshop concept

Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 5 months

Germany

Human Resources Director, Authorized Signatory

SIG Germany GmbH

Building materials trade, 1,400 employees

Head of HR department, member of the executive management team, member of the international senior leadership team
Ensuring professional and legally compliant HR processes
Responsible for the HR budget, workforce planning, and HR controlling, improving profitability
Ensuring process improvements and cultural change

Mar 2010 - Jul 2018

8 years 5 months

Germany

Head of HR Central Europe, Authorized Signatory

Atlas Copco Tools Central Europe GmbH

Sales of machinery and equipment, 1,000 employees

Member of the executive management team and authorized signatory, leading the HR department including payroll accounting for three legal entities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Belgium
Responsible for monitoring and reporting total personnel costs and representing them to the board
Developing HR strategies and measures based on global and local business requirements, considering compliance and group policies
Collaboration with employee representatives and corporate bodies
Harmonizing and optimizing process workflows across all companies and countries

Apr 2008 - Feb 2010

1 year 11 months

Bottrop, Germany

Director Human Resources

Movie Park Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Leisure industry, 2,000 employees

Member of the executive management team, overall responsibility for HR, including payroll accounting with up to 2,000 hires per season
Responsible for and reporting on the HR budget

Jun 2005 - Mar 2008

2 years 10 months

Bottrop, Germany

Manager Human Resources

Movie Park Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Leading the HR department, including payroll processing
Negotiating and implementing works agreements
Responsible for all labor law matters
Designing and coordinating training programs, especially on motivation, customer focus, and leadership

Jul 2000 - May 2005

4 years 11 months

Bottrop, Germany

HR Specialist, Deputy HR Manager

Warner Bros. Movie World

Leisure industry, employees: 1,300

Jul 1998 - Jun 2000

2 years

Germany

HR Administrator, Part-time

Der Baustoffmann Schneider OHG

Building materials, employees: 100

Oct 1996 - Jun 1998

1 year 9 months

Oberhausen, Germany

HR Administrator, Part-time

Alteneinrichtungen der Stadt Oberhausen

Care service, employees: 200

Sep 1993 - Sep 1996

3 years 1 month

Essen, Germany

HR Administrator

Boecker oHG

Textile retail, employees: 800, 28 locations

May 1990 - Aug 1993

3 years 4 months

Germany

Pension Administrator

MAN Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Corporate pension services

Feb 1989 - Apr 1990

1 year 3 months

Germany

Accounting Clerk

Transport-Vertretungs-Service GmbH

International freight forwarding

Summary

With over 30 years of experience, I am an HR professional through and through. As a consultant, I lead HR projects or, as an interim HR manager, fill a vacant position during vacancy bridging. I am used to communicating across all levels and delivering strong operational results.