Kerstin Knabenbauer

Q: Where is Kerstin based?

Kerstin is based in Nuremberg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Kerstin speak?

Kerstin speaks the following languages: Swedish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kerstin have?

Kerstin has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Kerstin has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Kerstin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

In recent years, Kerstin has worked for XXX GmbH , Northvolt GmbH , BNP Paribas Bank GmbH , and Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Energy . Kerstin also has some experience in Manufacturing and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Legal and Compliance , and Operations . Kerstin also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Finance , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Energy , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Operations , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: What is Kerstin's education?

Kerstin holds a Master in Law from Alexander-von-Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and a Bachelor in Law and Business Administration from Universität Stockholm und Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel .

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Nuremberg, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Feb 2025

4 months

Berlin, Germany

XXX GmbH

Design and implementation of a company-wide restructuring
Responsible for holistic separation management, including the development and delivery of leadership trainings for the professional execution of personnel measures
Design and implementation of a communication strategy to support the change process
Development of targeted employee retention measures

May 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Northvolt GmbH

Establishment of scalable HR processes for fast-growing companies in the industrial sector
Coaching of HR professionals
Creation of HR e-learning modules for managers
Preparation of processes to scale from 100 to 3,000 employees

Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

11 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Post M&A

BNP Paribas Bank GmbH

Strategic harmonization of position descriptions, job levels and career plans across multiple organizational units
Definition and structuring of job families in close collaboration with managers
Design and delivery of training measures to enable managers
Creation of generic job descriptions

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 2 months

Freelancer

Self-employed

Company restructurings
Establishment of branches in Germany
Optimization and scaling of HR processes
Harmonization of job and career structures
Recruitment in the legal market

Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 3 months

eco2050 Institut für Nachhaltigkeit GmbH

Trainer for sustainable human resource management
Co-author of the books “The Future of Work” and “New Work and Workplace Safety” published by Springer

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Nuremberg, Germany

Change Champion – Culture Change

IBA Dosimetry GmbH

Implementation of a company-wide transformation project to establish an innovation-friendly company culture and strengthen employee empowerment
Building and leading focus groups and interdisciplinary project teams
Developing concepts for new work environments, innovation, and health
Facilitating workshops

Jan 2015 - Sep 2017

2 years 9 months

Infrastructure Manager – Change Champion

IBA Dosimetry GmbH

Development and implementation of agile HR concepts
Supporting the IBA 4.0 change process
Measuring and improving employee engagement
Training specialists and managers in performance management, health management, and self-management

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

6 years

Nuremberg, Germany

Head of HR Shared Service Center

IBA Dosimetry GmbH

Building and leading an HR Shared Service Center in the DACH region and Scandinavia
Responsible for labor law, payroll, recruiting, training & development, and compliance
Optimizing processes and introducing digital solutions

Apr 2006 - Jan 2009

2 years 10 months

HR Team Lead Germany and Sweden

IBA Dosimetry GmbH

Managing the HR office in Germany and Sweden

May 2000 - Mar 2003

2 years 11 months

Head of Finance & HR Department

IBA Dosimetry GmbH

Leading the Finance and HR department

Jan 1997 - Apr 2000

3 years 4 months

Stockholm, Sweden

Consultant / Freelancer

Kerstin Knabenbauer jb

Due diligence and support for company acquisitions

Sep 1993 - Dec 1996

3 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Lawyer

Luther & Partner

Labor law, European labor law, private international law and corporate law

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 Professional Services (15 years), Healthcare (14.5 years), Energy (1.5 years), Manufacturing (1.5 years), and Banking and Finance (1 year).

Professional Services

Healthcare

Energy

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

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 (22.5 years), Legal (9 years), Operations (7 years), Strategy (7 years), Finance (6 years), and Audit (3.5 years).

Human Resources

Legal

Operations

Strategy

Finance

Audit

Summary

“As HR Director and Interim Manager, I bring 20 years of experience in Human Resource Management in global companies and support the entire HR cycle throughout the year”

Skills

Hr Service
People Relations: Development And Rollout Of Hr Strategies In Coordination With Works Councils And Trade Unions
Compensation & Benefits: Implementation Of Comp & Ben Strategies Including Benchmark Analyses And Job Evaluations, Performance Appraisal And Salary Reviews
Compliance: Work In Regulated Industries Focusing On Hr Quality, Regulatory Requirements And Iso Standards
Leadership
20 Years Of Hr Experience As Hr Manager And Head Of Hr In Global Companies In Germany
Certified Facilitator For Positive Leadership & Employee Engagement As Well As Change Management
Consulting Assignments: Hr Consultant For The Swedish Chamber Of Commerce In Germany

Languages

Swedish

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Aug 1995 - May 1996

Alexander-von-Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Master · Law · Berlin, Germany · Magna Cum Laude

Aug 1988 - Sep 1993

Universität Stockholm und Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Bachelor · Law and Business Administration · Kiel, Germany

Aug 1981 - Jun 1985

Frans Schartaus Gymnasium

High school diploma & advanced diploma (Certified Accountant) · Stockholm, Sweden

Certifications & licenses

Leadership coach certification: PERMA-Lead consultant

Change Management certification

Haufe

HR manager coaching program

IFGE – Society for Innovation Research and Consulting GmbH

Certified facilitator for Positive Leadership & employee engagement

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Kerstin based?

Kerstin is based in Nuremberg, Germany.

What languages does Kerstin speak?

Kerstin speaks the following languages: Swedish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Kerstin have?

Kerstin has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Kerstin has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Kerstin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kerstin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kerstin would be well-suited for roles such as: Post M&A, Freelancer, Change Champion – Culture Change.

What companies has Kerstin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kerstin has worked for XXX GmbH, Northvolt GmbH, BNP Paribas Bank GmbH, and Self-employed.

Which industries is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Energy. Kerstin also has some experience in Manufacturing and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Legal and Compliance, and Operations. Kerstin also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Audit.

Which industries has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Operations, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Kerstin's education?

Kerstin holds a Master in Law from Alexander-von-Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and a Bachelor in Law and Business Administration from Universität Stockholm und Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel.

Does Kerstin have any certificates?

Kerstin has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Leadership coach certification: PERMA-Lead consultant, Change Management certification, and HR manager coaching program.

What is the availability of Kerstin?

Kerstin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kerstin?

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