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Katja Rigoll
Head of Human Resources
Experience
Oct 2023 - Jan 2025
1 year 4 monthsBeckum, Germany
Head of HR
Knapheide Solutions GmbH, Knapheide Schlauchtechnik GmbH
- Leading the HR department including its realignment
- Negotiating and finalizing works council agreements
- Advising management and the board during post-acquisition integration
- Leading partial plant closures with a transfer social plan
- Implementing short-time work
- Optimizing payroll
Jun 2023 - Sep 2023
4 monthsLüdenscheid, Germany
HR Operations Manager
Kostal Automobil Elektrik GmbH & Co. KG
- Functional and disciplinary management of 7 employees
- Supporting negotiations on reconciliation of interests and social plan during production closure
- Ensuring all formalities in business transfer
- Preparing decision papers and presentations
Mar 2023 - May 2023
3 monthsSolingen, Germany
VP Human Resources
Wüsthof GmbH
- Leading the HR department
- Advising on short-time work and related measures
- Change management
- Process optimization
Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
6 monthsHünxe, Germany
HR Business Partner
LGI Logistics Solutions GmbH
- Coordinating and negotiating works council matters
- Preparing a business case for a partial plant change
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
7 monthsHamburg, Germany
HR Director Northern Europe (9 countries)
Pandora Jewelry GmbH
- Realigning the HR department including process optimization
- Introducing HR reporting
- Handling various legal cases
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
6 monthsSoest, Germany
HR Manager
Magna BDW technologies GmbH
- Realignment 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
Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
5 monthsOberhausen, Germany
HR Business Partner / HR Manager
New York Pizza GmbH
- Expansion of New York Pizza B.V. into Germany
- Recruiting the country team
- Transferring the corporate culture to the German organization
- Setting up HR administration
Apr 2021 - Jun 2021
3 monthsBonn, Germany
HR Manager
Ardagh Metal Beverage GmbH
- Support in restructuring the IT department
- Optimization of the HR structure at the Weißenthurm site
- Advising managers
- Regular exchange with the works council
Sep 2020 - Oct 2020
2 monthsCologne, Germany
HR Business Partner
ESL Gaming GmbH
- Support in restructuring
- Drafting the requirements for an operational change
- Developing a reconciliation of interests and social plan
Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
6 monthsGlobal Director Human Resources
Hackforth Holding GmbH & Co KG
- Strategic HR management, member of the Executive Management team
- Advising and supporting managing directors as well as managers and employees
- Harmonizing workflows by introducing HR core processes and the HR Business Partner principle
Sep 2018 - Present
7 years 5 monthsTrainer
Choreoo – the human side of change
- Supported leadership workshops
- Advised and created a COVID-19 pandemic plan
- Further developed the workshop concept
Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year 5 monthsHuman Resources Director, Authorized Signatory
SIG Germany GmbH
- Led the HR department, served on the executive board and the international senior leadership team
- Ensured professional and legally compliant HR processes
- Responsible for the HR budget, workforce planning, and HR controlling, boosting profitability
- Ensured process improvements and cultural change
Mar 2010 - Jul 2018
8 years 5 monthsHR Director Central Europe, Authorized Signatory
Atlas Copco Tools Central Europe GmbH
- Served on the executive board as an authorized signatory, led the HR department including payroll for three legal entities in the DACH region, the Netherlands, and Belgium
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting total personnel costs and presenting them to the board
- Developed HR strategies and initiatives based on global and local business requirements, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines
- Collaborated with employee representatives and group committees
- Harmonized and optimized processes across all companies and countries
Apr 2008 - Feb 2010
1 year 11 monthsDirector Human Resources
Movie Park Germany GmbH & Co. KG
- Served on the executive team, full responsibility for HR including payroll with up to 2,000 hires per season
- Responsible for and reporting on the HR budget
Jun 2005 - Mar 2008
2 years 10 monthsManager Human Resources
Movie Park Germany GmbH & Co. KG
- Led the HR department including payroll
- Negotiated and implemented works agreements
- Responsible for all labor law matters
- Designed and coordinated training programs, especially on motivation, customer service, and leadership
Jul 2000 - May 2005
4 years 11 monthsHR Consultant, Deputy HR Manager
Warner Bros. Movie World
- Supporting HR management and covering for them during absences
- Working on various HR topics
Jul 1998 - Jun 2000
2 yearsHR Clerk, Part-time
Der Baustoffmann Schneider OHG
- Handling HR administrative tasks part-time
Oct 1996 - Jun 1998
1 year 9 monthsHR Clerk, Part-time
Alteneinrichtungen der Stadt Oberhausen
- Supporting the HR department on a part-time basis
Sep 1993 - Sep 1996
3 years 1 monthEssen, Germany
HR Clerk
Boecker oHG
- Handling HR processes for 28 locations
May 1990 - Aug 1993
3 years 4 monthsPension Administrator
MAN Unternehmensberatung GmbH
- Managing company pension schemes
Feb 1989 - Apr 1990
1 year 3 monthsAccounting Clerk
Transport-Vertretungs-Service GmbH
- Day-to-day accounting tasks
Summary
With over 30 years of experience, I am an HR professional through and through. As a consultant, I lead HR projects or fill vacant positions as an interim HR manager during a gap. I am used to communicating confidently at all levels while being strong in operational implementation.
Skills
- Interim Hr Management, Bridging Vacancies
- Maternity, Parental Leave And Sickness Cover
- Downsizing And Restructuring
- Building And Optimizing Hr Departments
- Introducing And Documenting Hr Processes
- Works Council Agreements
- Business Transfers
- Supporting Due Diligence
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2007 - Jun 2009
Donau-Universität Krems
Professional MBA, Strategic Management · Professional MBA Strategic Management · Krems an der Donau, Austria
Oct 1991 - Jun 1993
Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft e.V. für Essen, Mülheim, Oberhausen
Certified HR Specialist (IHK) · Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Oct 1986 - Jun 1989
MAN Gutehoffnungshütte GmbH
Industrial Clerk, Commercial Assistant Certificate (IHK) · Oberhausen, Germany
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