Peter J.
Compensation & Benefits with a focus on company pension schemes
Experience
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
1 year 1 monthCompensation & Benefits with a focus on company pension schemes
Peha Personnel Consulting
- Quickly resolved incorrect company pension calculations in 2021 after switching providers and restored interfaces
- Trained HR on pension scheme expertise and implemented the BRSG
- Improved HR processes for company pension schemes, considering the shared service center and main pension service provider
Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
5 monthsSupporting social security audit
Peha Personnel Consulting
- Properly prepared required documents from four different payroll service providers
- Analyzed potential risks and solutions
- Supported changes to HR processes
Apr 2020 - Mar 2021
1 yearPlant HR manager with project lead for HR IT transition and company pension scheme
Peha Personnel Consulting
- Developed and implemented measures from reduced working hours to overtime to manage COVID-19 impacts
- Issued a tender and migrated to Loga within six months, including support during the social security audit
- Tendered the main provider for company pension schemes and concluded a modern works agreement
- Implemented structured performance evaluations for the first time
May 2019 - Jul 2024
5 years 3 monthsExternal HR department
Peha Personnel Consulting
- Handled all HR processes end to end
- Introduced an employee handbook, new employment contracts, a code of conduct, IT policies, and a compensation structure
- Supported on compensation and disciplinary issues, COVID-19, and home office
Jan 2018 - Jul 2024
6 years 7 monthsExternal HR department
Peha Personnel Consulting
- Handled all HR processes end to end
- Introduced flexible working hours and new compensation guidelines, including advising the supervisory board on executive compensation
- Provided mediation and coaching to improve internal communication, strengthen managers and teamwork, and support transformation
Sep 2017 - Dec 2019
2 years 4 monthsCompensation & Benefits with focus on harmonizing benefits after company integration
Peha-Personalberatung
- Negotiation of occupational pension schemes (DB to DC, impact of BRSG) with employee communication as well as first-time implementation in the payroll system, including interface management
- Handling audits (annual financial statements, wage tax and social security) and coordinating pension provisions
- Redesign of HR processes in cooperation with external service providers (from tendering to contract signing)
Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
3 monthsGlobal Compensation & Benefits project support
Peha-Personalberatung
- Project management for recognition
- Contributed to developing a job family concept
- Revision of global and executive travel policy
Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
4 monthsAnalysis of HR work from 2012 to present with outsourcing scenario
Peha-Personalberatung
- Developed and conducted an employee survey with action plans to improve internal climate
- Proposed optimizations for HR processes
- Analyzed turnover, absenteeism, compensation, and contracts
Sep 2014 - Nov 2014
3 monthsSupport for wage tax and social security audit, analysis of company pension schemes and potential balance sheet relief
Peha-Personalberatung
- Outlined concrete options for 140 active members, 40 deferred members, and 280 pensioners
- Assisted executive management in presenting arguments and making decisions
- Presented possible alternative scenarios for compensation and benefits packages
Nov 2013 - Sep 2016
2 years 11 monthsCompensation & Benefits Manager / Vendor Management
Peha-Personalberatung
- Optimized the business partner model to strengthen the HR function
- Optimized interfaces and data after 5 years of dynamic staffing and multiple process changes (IT migration, centralization, payroll and pension outsourcing)
- Analyzed current case law and its impact on occupational pensions, developed and implemented solutions (400 affected), including supporting legal proceedings
- Acted as HR contact for auditors and supported joint venture preparations and follow-ups
Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
2 monthsSupport for payroll tax audit and clarification of company pension schemes
Peha-Personalberatung
- Following up on open issues after job vacancy
- Handling returned payments
- Preparing year-end closing
Oct 2010 - May 2014
3 years 8 monthsImplementation of global HR requirements in Germany
Peha-Personalberatung
- Point of contact for headquarters in Belgium
- Support during service provider change
- Processing split payments
May 2009 - Sep 2010
1 year 5 monthsReduction of company pension benefits for existing employees
Peha-Personalberatung
- Change from defined benefit to defined contribution for over 1,000 employees across 4 companies, resulting in at least a 25% reduction for employees going forward
- Negotiations with 4 different works councils, including one conciliation board, achieving a uniform outcome
- 40% cost reduction
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
1 yearIntroduction of company pension schemes
Peha-Personalberatung
- Development, coordination, negotiation, and implementation of a single system for 4 German subsidiaries of a European corporation, each with its own works council
- Extension of an existing pension plan to cover components of senior executives previously not covered
- Switch to a defined contribution plan from the previous defined benefit system
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
1 yearHR process analysis, benchmarking, and contract negotiations
Peha-Personalberatung
- Current state analysis for 4 German subsidiaries of a European corporation
- Benchmarking of various providers for payroll and personnel data management
- Defining optimizations, transfer costs, and final contract negotiations
Apr 2006 - Jun 2014
8 years 3 monthsConsequences of business transfer and subsequent insolvency
Peha-Personalberatung
- HR director for approx. 2,000 affected employees in two German companies
- Development and implementation of settlement solutions
- Handling complex labor court cases, implementing rulings and settlements retroactive up to five years
- Support for payroll tax and social security audits
Jan 2006 - Jul 2024
18 years 7 monthsPulheim, Germany
Independent HR consultant
Peha-Personalberatung
- Managing an outsourced HR department
- Various projects on company pension schemes (introduction / modification / reduction)
- Several projects to outsource payroll and additional functions (benchmarking and tendering HR service providers, optimizing interfaces and processes)
- Leading negotiations with works councils to constructively resolve complex critical issues
- Analyses in Compensation & Benefits by merging different approaches (including Due Diligence)
Jun 2005 - Dec 2005
7 monthsWindhagen, Germany
HR director
Agfaphoto GmbH
- Responsible for negotiating the social selection process and implementing staff reduction measures
- Independently developed a transition scenario from a three-shift to a two-shift system, including finalizing a works agreement and informing employees
Nov 2004 - May 2005
7 monthsMunich, Germany
HR Director Southern Germany
Agfaphoto GmbH
- Built the HR department by integrating previously centralized administrative tasks, with operational and strategic responsibility
- Implemented cost reduction measures such as flexible working hours, short-time work, restructuring, and plant closures
- Finalized new works agreements for variable compensation
Mar 2004 - Dec 2004
10 monthsLeverkusen, Germany
Head of HR policy
Agfa-Gevaert AG
- Outsourcing HR services for international assignments
- Responsible for developing new approaches in compensation policy, including negotiating and concluding company-wide works agreements (Compensation & Benefits)
- Point of contact for the economic committee, the central works council, and the overall employee representative committee
- Supported the carve-out process of the Consumer Imaging business unit
Jul 2001 - Feb 2004
2 years 8 monthsLeverkusen, Germany
HR Advisor for Leadership Support and Personnel Policy (operational and strategic responsibility)
Agfa-Gevaert AG
- Implemented the global "International Assignment Policy" for all transfers involving Germany
- Introduced a worldwide contract level system in Germany and evaluated all German management positions
- Served as lead negotiator for a new works agreement to implement a global organizational and personnel development system in Germany
Jan 2000 - Jun 2001
1 year 6 monthsBad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany
Commercial Director of Schools
Ursulinenkongregation Calvarienberg-Ahrweiler e.V.
- Financial responsibility for 5 schools across 4 sites in 2 federal states
- Coordinated and implemented IT projects in financial accounting, payroll, and teaching
- Financial planning for major refurbishment projects
Jul 1997 - Dec 1999
2 years 6 monthsLeverkusen, Germany
Head of HR for Production
Agfa-Gevaert AG
- Responsible for supporting approx. 1,700 employees at 4 sites
- Developed and implemented new working time models to respond cost-neutrally to production fluctuations
- Proactive workforce planning and implementation of downsizing measures in close coordination with the works council
- Introduced a systematic pay development scheme for junior employees
Jul 1995 - Jun 1997
2 yearsLeverkusen, Germany
Team Leader HR Administration
Agfa-Gevaert AG
- Integrated employee data during company acquisitions
- Analyzed actual data and produced projections for key compensation decisions
Apr 1991 - Jun 1995
4 years 3 monthsLeverkusen, Germany
HR Marketing Specialist
Agfa-Gevaert AG
- Developed and implemented a concept for ads and brochures
- Developed and implemented an initiative package to showcase training opportunities
- Designed and organized trade show and university presentations with participant training
- Designed and contributed to onboarding programs for new employees
Jan 1988 - Mar 1991
3 years 3 monthsLeverkusen, Germany
Personnel Administration Clerk
Agfa-Gevaert AG
- Payroll accounting for around 900 production employees (mostly working rotating shifts) and employees abroad
- Conversion of the payroll process to direct data entry and timely processing of variable pay components
- Project work to improve Agfa's position in the labor market
Aug 1985 - Dec 1987
2 years 5 monthsLeverkusen, Germany
HR Advisor in the Sales HR Department
Agfa-Gevaert AG
- Support for around 400 employees, including managers in inside and outside sales across Germany
- Implementation of individual personnel measures
- Creation of job descriptions and job evaluations
Summary
Goal- and result-oriented HR manager with strong communication and leadership skills. Familiar with modern HR management in an internationally operating corporate group. Experience in operational and strategic HR work, supporting assistants, specialists, and executives at all levels. Enjoy working with people and related concepts and tools.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1984 - Jun 1985
BAYER AG
Diploma · Business Assistant · Leverkusen, Germany
Oct 1982 - Jun 1984
BAYER AG
Commercial Assistant Certificate · Industrial Clerk · Leverkusen, Germany
Oct 1969 - Jun 1982
General Education Schools
High school diploma
Certifications & licenses
Class 3 driver's license
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