Sheila Herrmann - Recruiting Team Support (Consumer Goods Company)

Hamburg, Germany

Experience

May 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Remote

Recruiting Team Support (Consumer Goods Company)

Part-time freelance support for the recruiting team of a consumer goods company, 100% remote
Operational support in filling open positions
Strategic cooperation in the further development of recruiting activities

Mar 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Talent Acquisition Partner (Freelance, Part-time)

ConMendo GmbH

End-to-end talent acquisition for the second time for a management consultancy focused on transformation, HR, finance, and controlling in the DAX40 environment
Operational and strategic support in talent acquisition from A to Z
Expansion of the employer brand reach as an SME (< 25 employees)
Further optimization of the recruiting process (ATS: Personio)
Analysis, consulting, implementation, and optimization of recruiting channels
Use of channels: active sourcing, employee referrals, and free direct applications
Successful hires in the first month: recruiting working student and office manager
Target groups: senior consultants, managing director HR & finance, recruiting & HR managers

Dec 2023 - Mar 2024

4 months

Talent Acquisition Partner (Freelance, Part-time)

Avantpark GmbH

End-to-end talent acquisition for a start-up in parking management within a corporation (11–50 employees, locations across Germany, blue-collar focus)
Filling 7 business-critical positions that had been vacant for 6 months, within 3 months
Increased employer attractiveness and strengthened employer brand as a start-up (< 25 employees)
Optimization of the recruiting process by introducing standardized processes and using ATS: Personio
Development and use of new channels: direct approach (active sourcing), direct applications, and performance recruiting marketing campaigns

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

5 months

HR Project Associate for Personnel File Digitization (Large Corporation)

Collaboration in an HR digitization project to introduce and optimize digital personnel files in a large corporation
Part-time role focusing on process digitization and document management in the HR area

Sep 2023 - Oct 2023

2 months

Consultant for Talent Retention and Acquisition (Maintenance Industry)

Consulting on talent retention and talent acquisition in the maintenance industry
Analysis and optimization of external presence, HR processes, and benefits
Target group: service technicians
Active sourcing for experienced construction managers in Baden-Württemberg

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023

3 months

Active Sourcer and Consultant (Architects & Civil Engineers in Municipal Energy Sector)

Led an active sourcing project for architects and civil engineers in the municipal energy sector focused on renewable energy in Rhineland-Palatinate
Advised on recruiting strategies and suitable sourcing channels for municipal energy projects

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Business Partner & Team Lead (Focus on Wellbeing, Sustainability & Environment)

Business partner and team lead focusing on employee wellbeing, sustainability, and environment
Responsible for developing and implementing relevant concepts and measures
Bridged operational and strategic HR topics with a focus on modern work environments

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

10 months

Active Sourcer (Banking Sector)

Managed various active sourcing projects for banks across multiple locations
Target roles included: part-time financing specialist in Osnabrück and commercial and private customer advisor in Heilbronn (Sales)
Recruited advisors for the healthcare market (Sales) in Cologne and Munich
Sourced a financial controlling specialist for the Hannover office (Finance)
Used modern sourcing methods to fill specialized finance and sales profiles

May 2022 - Sep 2022

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Talent Acquisition Partner (Freelance Part-time)

Warner Music Central Europe

End-to-end talent acquisition for a music company with 201–500 employees
Provided operational and strategic support in talent acquisition from A to Z
Optimized processes in talent acquisition
Filled 6 positions, including several business-critical roles that had been vacant for over 4 months
Analyzed, advised on, implemented, and optimized recruiting channels
Built new channels: direct applications (including a new application form and process), music playlist pilot project, direct outreach via XING and LinkedIn
Covered vacation leave, including conducting second-round interviews on-site and part one of the offer process

Feb 2022 - May 2022

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Active Recruiter Sales (Freelance Part-time)

NEW WORK SE

Active recruiting for sales talent at the Hamburg and Vienna locations
Filled sales positions for a broad product portfolio (Recruiting, ATS, and SaaS solutions) across the DACH region
Conducted direct outreach to expand the sales team and increase employer reach

Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 2 months

Active Sourcer – HR & Recruiting Manager (Energy Industry)

Active-sourcing project to fill an HR & Recruiting Manager position in the energy industry for the Freiburg location
Successfully approached and recruited target candidates
Consulted on target-group-specific outreach and selection strategies

Jul 2021 - Present

4 years 7 months

Strategic HR & Recruiting Consultant (Start-ups & SMEs)

Strategic HR and recruiting consulting on demand, focusing on start-ups and SMEs
Designed and conducted workshops on topics like talent acquisition, employee retention, processes, and employer branding
Supported building and professionalizing HR structures

Jul 2021 - Present

4 years 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Holistic HR & Recruiting Consultant, Interim Manager & Certified Master Talent Sourcer

HR Consulting Sheila Herrmann

Holistic HR and recruiting consulting as well as interim management for various industries
Operationally and strategically under the motto: 'Recruiting never ends!'
Over 10 years of recruiting experience, currently reporting to the CEO and HR Director (including in transformation consulting and the consumer goods industry)
Focus on start-ups and SMEs, including building HR departments; also supporting corporations by recommendation
Cross-functional support including IT
Key areas: employee retention, process optimization, end-to-end recruiting, onboarding, benefits
Conducted workshops and provided strategic consulting as needed
Project overview and testimonials available on LinkedIn as stated

Jul 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 6 months

Talent Acquisition Partner (Freelance Part-time)

ConMendo GmbH

Comprehensive talent acquisition (end-to-end recruiting) for a management consulting firm in the DAX50 environment (transformation, HR, finance, controlling)
Operational and strategic support in talent acquisition from A to Z
Digitized and optimized the recruiting process (introduced ATS: Personio)
Expanded employer brand reach as an SME (<25 employees) and reduced time-to-hire
Introduced forward-looking employee benefits for different life stages
Developed new recruiting channels: employee referrals, active sourcing via LinkedIn, free direct applications, social media
Successfully handed over recruiting to an internal HR expert who was hired within 3 months to join the team

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

6 months

Talent Acquisition Partner (Freelance Part-time)

Börse Stuttgart Digital Exchange GmbH

Comprehensive talent acquisition (end-to-end recruiting) for Germany's first regulated marketplace for digital assets (crypto)
Optimized recruiting processes, channels, and job postings
11 hires in 5.5 months
Responsible for the entire process from identifying staffing needs to onboarding, including contract creation
Initiated the first Kununu activities
Advised on operational talent acquisition and employer branding
Responsible for recruiting in the areas of HR, marketing, operations, product, project management, sales, strategy, and business development

Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Recruiting Manager

Blueforte GmbH

Built the recruiting department and was responsible for filling positions across all departments in a data & analytics consultancy with a start-up culture
Handled HR tasks: employment contracts, administration, terminations, and digitization of HR processes
360° recruiting from job briefing to pre-boarding of new employees
Flexible, cost- and goal-oriented management of recruiting channels
Managed and optimized external service providers
Implemented modern employer branding measures, including concept for the career page and job portal
Implemented a virtual selection process
Created and implemented job postings
First rollout of MS Dynamics 365 for recruiting
Developed the concept for the career page and job portal (Dynamics)
Expanded candidate referral management

Jul 2018 - Sep 2020

2 years 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

HR Recruiting Manager

Dreamlines GmbH

HR tasks including employment contracts, administration, terminations, and digitization of HR processes
Responsible for recruiting in the sales division
Proactively managed stakeholders for workforce planning and recruitment through modern talent management
Evaluated, optimized, and maintained the recruiting process, channel portfolio, employer branding, and referral programs
Built and optimized direct outreach (guidelines, workflows, tools, trainings)
Planned, organized, and analyzed the first trade show appearance in 2018
Q3 and Q4 2018: 49 hires, 32.7% through direct outreach
5 hires from the first trade show appearance in 2018 (Cost per Hire: €390)
Introduced permanent employment contracts for new hires

Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

1 year 10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Recruitment Consultant EMEA

Korn Ferry

End-to-end recruiting for permanent positions across industries in the EMEA region
Cross-hierarchical and cross-departmental project work, both national and international
Managed various complex client projects including capacity planning
Stakeholder management and analysis of recruitment marketing initiatives
Optimized processes and costs in recruiting
Conducted advisory sessions with clients and candidates and developed employer branding
Provided professional leadership in the EMEA context and mentored new employees
High client and candidate satisfaction with a focus on referral marketing
Above-average revenue with an average of two placements per month

Jan 2015 - Sep 2016

1 year 9 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Sales Consultant – Finance Division

DIS AG (part of Adecco Group)

360° recruiting for clients and candidates for permanent placements, temporary staffing, and freelance projects in the finance division
Negotiated salaries and fees as well as handled HR administration including contract management, hiring process, and master data maintenance
Supported employees including professional and disciplinary management
Built and maintained long-term client and candidate relationships
Successful referral marketing driven by high candidate and client satisfaction
Above-average revenue with 23 placements, 60% of which were new clients

Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

1 year 2 months

Associate Recruitment Consultant – Life Science, Biotech & MedTec

Real Staffing (part of SThree GmbH)

360° recruiting for freelance projects and permanent positions in life science, biotech, and medtech in Germany and Austria
Sourced and supported specialists in regulated industries
Mentored and onboarded new employees
Established the new departments "Human Resources" and "Procurement" based on above-average performance in the "Medical" division
Secured a framework agreement with an international pharmaceutical company

Oct 2010 - Sep 2013

3 years

Dresden, Germany

Dual student – practical partner (Human Resources focus)

RAMADA Hotel Dresden & Grand City Hotels Group

Practical assignments as part of a dual study program focusing on Human Resources in a hotel environment
Applicant management, including reviewing applications and coordinating selection processes
Contract management for employees
Support in recruitment marketing for the hotel

Aug 2010 - Sep 2010

2 months

Rostock, Germany

Receptionist (temporary position)

Steigenberger Hotel Sonne and Hotel 'Die Kleine Sonne'

Support at the hotel reception in a temporary role
Check-in and check-out of guests, as well as guest services
Assistance with administrative tasks in the front office area

Skills

Extensive Tool Experience Including Implementation
Quick Learner (Industry, Positions)
Operational As Well As Strategic With The Motto: "Recruitment Never Ends!"
Cross-industry With Over 10 Years Of Experience – Currently Reporting To Ceo/hr Director (Industries: Transformation Management Consulting, Consumer)
Focus On Start-ups & Smes, Including Building Hr Departments, Also Supporting Corporations On Recommendation – Cross-functional Including It
Focus: Employee Retention, Process Optimization, End-to-end Recruiting, Onboarding, Benefits
Project Overview And Testimonials Available On Linkedin Profile
Ms Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Hr Software: Personio, Onlyfy One/prescreen, Heroes, Slack, Ms Dynamics 365, Rexx, Sap Successfactors, Sap (Web Interface), Datev, Crm, In-house Software
Social Media: Linkedin Recruiter, Xing Talent Manager, Facebook, Twitter, Google (Incl. Add-ons), Internal Ai System
Databases: Karriere.at, Stepstone, Jobbörse Arbeitsagentur, Monster, Experteer, Finest Jobs
People Experience, Digitization, Social Media, Talent Retention, Talent Acquisition, Hr, Family, Travel, Environmental Protection, Sustainability, Sports, Photography