Stephan Boehnke - HR Consultant

Q: Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Stephan speak?

Stephan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 21 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is HR Consultant at Allgäuer Überlandwerke .

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

In recent years, Stephan has worked for Allgäuer Überlandwerke , Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt/Main , AutoVision , Envu , and myToys .

Q: Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Utility Services , Energy , and Healthcare . Stephan also has some experience in Manufacturing , Information Technology (IT) , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Human Resources (HR) , and Project Management . Stephan also has some experience in Legal and Compliance , Information Technology (IT) , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Manufacturing , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Project Management , and Operations .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

1 year 1 month

Kempten, Germany

HR Consultant

Allgäuer Überlandwerke

Analyzed the HR IT infrastructure.
Identified optimization opportunities in HR systems and processes.

Sep 2023 - Jan 2025

1 year 5 months

Frankfurt, Germany

HR Digitization Project Manager (for IT service provider)

Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt/Main

Managed the digitization of HR processes for an IT service provider.
Oversaw and coordinated the implementation of digital HR solutions in the hospital network.

Jul 2023 - May 2024

11 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

HR Digitization Project Controller

AutoVision

Controlled the digitization of HR processes.
Aligned requirements between HR, IT, and service providers.

Jun 2023 - Apr 2024

11 months

Monheim am Rhein, Germany

HR Reorganization Consultant

Envu

Advised the HR organization in a reorganization project.
Supported the realignment of structures and processes in the HR department.

Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

11 months

Berlin, Germany

Leadership Development / Change Trainer

myToys

Designed leadership training on change topics.
Conducted training to support change processes and strengthen leadership skills.

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

6 months

Cologne, Germany

HR Consultant HR-IT Selection

Dumont

Tendering and product selection for HR-IT.
Evaluation of HR systems and support in decision making.

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

3 months

Berlin, Germany

HR Consultant Compliance Processes

BEOS GmbH

Development of processes to ensure compliance requirements in the HR environment.
Advice on designing and documenting HR compliance structures.

Jun 2021 - Jan 2025

3 years 8 months

Cottbus, Germany

HR Consultant HR-IT and Payroll Services

LEAG

Tendering and selection of a payroll service provider.
Modernization of HR-IT (tendering, selection, and implementation of new systems).
Advice on HR processes in the context of digitization and outsourcing of payroll services.

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

7 months

Dresden, Germany

HR Consultant Metrics Systems

VBS GmbH

Development of an HR metrics system.
Definition of metrics for management and reporting in HR.

Feb 2021 - Jan 2025

4 years

Berlin, Germany

HR Consultant / Project Team Member HR-IT

Stromnetz Berlin GmbH

Drafting of works agreements.
Participation in a carve-out project with responsibility for the HR-IT systems sub-project.
Coordination of HR-IT requirements in the context of organizational separation.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Rödinghausen, Germany

HR Consultant and Trainer

Häcker Küchen GmbH

Introduction of an HR metrics system.
Training HR controllers and HR specialists in handling metrics and HR reporting.

Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

3 months

Germany

HR Consultant and Trainer

Dalmec GmbH

Assessing and analyzing the current situation in the organization and HR department.
Conducting team-building activities with the leadership team.
Developing a future-proof business strategy.
Optimizing and digitizing HR processes.
Coaching leaders.

Sep 2020 - Dec 2024

4 years 4 months

Stendal, Germany

HR Consultant and Trainer

COMAN Software GmbH

Reviewing and adapting employment contract documents.
Training managers on target agreements.
Developing an organizational handbook.

Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

11 months

Rüsselsheim, Germany

HR Project Manager

Raytheon Professional Services GmbH

Providing HR support during a tender process in 12 European countries.
Checking for business transfers.
Organizing recruitment, if required.
Implementing workforce reductions, if required.
Coordinating with on-site labor law attorneys.
Advising executive management and the Head of HR.

Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Associate for HR Organization and Processes

BVG

Working under the leadership of HRpepper GmbH & Co. KGaA.
Optimizing HR processes and developing a new organizational model for HR.
Mapping current processes.
Analyzing existing technical support from HR IT.
Assessing potential technical support from HR IT.
Developing optimized processes with comprehensive technical support.

Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

11 months

Bad Vilbel, Germany

Project Manager Reorganization Germany

STADA Arzneimittel AG

Led a reorganization project in Germany.
Reviewed organizational framework conditions.
Negotiated an agreement on interests and a social plan with the works council.
Trained managers and HR business partners to conduct termination meetings.
Established administrative processes to implement the required staff reduction.
Advised executive management, the Head of HR Germany, and the Global Head of HR.

Mar 2018 - Present

8 years

Berlin, Germany

Independent Consultant and Coach

HR Consulting & Training

Provided independent consulting, interim management, and coaching with a focus on Human Resources.
Focused on reorganization projects, process optimization, and HR digitization.
Analyzed the impact of changes on organizations and managed the associated emotional and organizational side effects.
Handled co-determination issues.
Executed projects in various industries (energy, industry, healthcare, IT, media, retail).

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

4 months

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany

Project Team Member, Management Appraisal

Robert Bosch GmbH

Worked under the direction of HRpepper GmbH & Co. KGaA.
Conducted management appraisals for executives.
Evaluated the results.
Developed recommendations for executive management.
Provided feedback to the participating executives.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

4 years

Berlin, Germany

Director of HR and Services

Gazprom Germania GmbH

Led the operational areas of HR, facility management, and language services.
Had overall responsibility for the company's HR, including managing social partner relationships.
Managed the service areas of language and technical services (including fleet management and facility management).
Coordinated and aligned with the parent company in Russia as well as subsidiaries in the UK, Turkey, Switzerland, and Germany.
Executed a reorganization.
Introduced a partial retirement agreement with terms of up to 10 years without collective bargaining.
Introduced a time value account model.

Nov 2009 - Dec 2014

5 years 2 months

Hamburg, Germany

Head of HR

Vattenfall Europe Business Services GmbH

Managed HR services for the entire German Vattenfall Group.
Had overall responsibility for the HR service area, supporting approx. 21,000 employees and approx. 35,000 pensioners at three main locations.
Led approx. 300 service staff and was responsible for a budget of approx. €40 million.
Built an HR service organization.
Developed an HR service catalog including pricing.
Standardized and automated HR services.
Reduced service costs.
Established international HR services.
Executed a site consolidation.
Executed a company pension scheme project in cooperation with other companies.
Achieved a 30% cost reduction within 3 years while increasing service quality.
Established an international HR direct organization as first-level support.
Implemented the site consolidation and reduced staff by approx. 30% without any operational layoffs.

Sep 2008 - Oct 2009

1 year 2 months

Hamburg, Germany

Head of HR Policies and Controlling

Vattenfall Europe Business Services GmbH

Managed the HR Policies and HR Controlling service areas.
Overall responsibility for this HR service area at 3 main sites with about 35 service staff and a budget of around €5 million.
Supported over 40 group companies and their HR departments in labor law matters, workforce planning, and HR reporting.
Developed standardized HR reports.
Implemented a unified HR key figures system for the German part of the group.

Dec 2003 - Aug 2008

4 years 9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Head of Labor Law / Policies

Vattenfall Europe Business Services GmbH

Managed the Labor Law / Policies division with about 15 service staff and a budget of around €2 million.
Deputy to the Head of HR.
Advised the company on labor law issues, workforce planning, and HR reporting.
Provided subject matter support for HR IT systems.
Implemented an SAP HR system for the German Vattenfall Group, including extensive self-service functions.
Negotiated a group-wide collective agreement for the major companies in the German Vattenfall Group.

Mar 2003 - Nov 2003

9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Head of HR IT Systems

Vattenfall Europe Business Services GmbH

Led the HR IT Systems department.
Responsible for designing, supporting, and further developing the HR IT landscape.

May 2001 - Feb 2003

1 year 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

HR Officer

Vattenfall Europe Business Services GmbH

Carried out operational HR work and supported HR tasks.
Participated in building modern HR structures and IT-supported processes.

Nov 1996 - Apr 2001

4 years 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Plant Engineer / Operations Assistant

Bewag

May 1986 - Oct 1987

1 year 6 months

Germany

Basic military service

Feb 1986 - Oct 1996

10 years 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Mechanic, Installer, Technician

Bewag

Berlin, Germany

Licensee Berlin and Brandenburg

YOUTH GLOBE

Representing YOUTH GLOBE in Berlin and Brandenburg.
Selling and conducting programs for personal development and leadership skills.
Focusing on innovation and organizational leadership.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Utilities (20.5 years), Energy (19.5 years), Healthcare (8 years), Manufacturing (8 years), Information Technology (8 years), and Aerospace and Defense (2.5 years).

Utilities

Energy

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Aerospace and Defense

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 Operations (27 years), Human Resources (25 years), Project Management (8 years), Legal (5 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), and Procurement (3.5 years).

Operations

Human Resources

Project Management

Legal

Information Technology

Procurement

Summary

Key data: I was born in 1967 and after a technical-vocational apprenticeship, I completed a part-time degree as a Diploma Engineer in Automation Technology. After switching to HR management, I also gained extensive knowledge in International Management through another part-time degree. In the German Vattenfall Group and at GAZPROM Germania, I gained broad leadership experience at various levels up to the HR management level (one level below the board or general management). Since spring 2018, I have provided my gathered experience to clients as a freelance consultant, interim manager, and coach.

My daily rate depends on travel requirements, length of the assignment, and the quality level of the task.

My background: After just over 10 years in technical roles, I switched to HR management. There I was initially responsible for HR IT but quickly took on broader leadership duties. My largest role so far in a line function was building and leading the HR Shared Service Center of the German Vattenfall Group, with over 300 employees in my area and a budget responsibility of over €40 million. The focus of this task was to transform four independently operating traditional HR departments into an efficient service organization that provided standardized, high-quality services for 21,000 employees and 35,000 pensioners. This was achieved within three years, along with over 30% cost savings.

My focus: As a consultant and interim manager, I mainly work on reorganization projects and on projects for process optimization and HR digitization. A key focus is identifying the effects of changes in affected organizations and managing the resulting side effects. The most common reason for change processes to fail is not technical issues but emotional factors. In addition to these aspects, I also pay special attention to co-determination issues.

In addition to my work as a consultant and interim manager, I represent YOUTH GLOBE as a licensee. The company offers programs in personal development, especially in developing leadership skills, with a focus on innovation and leading organizations.

Skills

Ms Office
Joomla
Escriba Compliance & Agility Platform (Ecap)
Hr It Applications
Nlp Practitioner (Dvnlp), 2020
Scrum Master (Csm), 2022, 2024
Kontakte E.v.
Vdi
Member Of The Advisory Board Of The Institute For Business Education At The University Of Leipzig (2015-2021)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2002 - Jul 2004

School of Economics Berlin and Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge (UK)

Master of Business Administration · International Management · Berlin, Germany

Sep 2001 - Jul 2002

School of Economics Berlin and Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge (UK)

General Management Study · International Management · Berlin, Germany

Sep 1993 - Jul 1995

Berlin University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Business

Diploma Engineer in Automation Technology, Automation of Process Engineering · Automation Technology · Berlin, Germany

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Certifications & licenses

Scrum Master (CSM)

Nlp Practitioner (DVNLP)

Profile

Created

August 2023

Last Update

February 2025

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Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Stephan speak?

Stephan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stephan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stephan would be well-suited for roles such as: HR Consultant, HR Digitization Project Manager (for IT service provider), HR Digitization Project Controller.

What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is HR Consultant at Allgäuer Überlandwerke.

What companies has Stephan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephan has worked for Allgäuer Überlandwerke, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt/Main, AutoVision, Envu, and myToys.

Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Utility Services, Energy, and Healthcare. Stephan also has some experience in Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Human Resources (HR), and Project Management. Stephan also has some experience in Legal and Compliance, Information Technology (IT), and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Operations.

What is Stephan's education?

Stephan holds a Master in International Management from School of Economics Berlin and Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge (UK), a Bachelor in Automation Technology from Berlin University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Business and a Bachelor in Automation Technology from Senftenberg Technical School for Mining and Energy.

Does Stephan have any certificates?

Stephan has 2 certificates. These include: Scrum Master (CSM) and Nlp Practitioner (DVNLP).

What is the availability of Stephan?

Stephan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stephan?

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