Sunita M. - Expert in HR Interim Management | Recruiting | Organizational Development | Coaching

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Schönberg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Mar 2026

1 year 3 months

Kiel, Germany

On-site

Lecturer in Personnel Management and Soft Skills for the Bachelor's program in Business

Kiel University of Applied Sciences, Department of Business

Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

9 months

Göttingen, Germany

Hybrid

HR Business Partner (Top Management)

International Seed Manufacturer

Advising executive leadership on various challenges; developing managers' leadership skills; advising on labor law and contract issues; consulting and carrying out HR projects
Optimizing, advising, and supporting the entire recruitment process from job posting to hiring; serving as a point of contact for top management and employees on HR matters and projects
Advising and supporting managers on individual HR (development) measures, including in connection with recruiting and selection processes
Advising and supporting managers on transformation processes and organizational changes
Identifying HR-relevant fields of action together with departments, and developing and implementing solution concepts
Independently managing and handling labor law issues, based on current legal requirements and in coordination with executive management
Maintaining a trusting collaboration with the works council
Collaborating with local HR service providers inside and outside the group

Jan 2024 - Jul 2024

7 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

Hybrid

External Organizational Developer

Medical Care Center of the Employers' Liability Insurance Association

Supporting the integration process

Feb 2023 - Nov 2023

10 months

Norderstedt, Germany

Hybrid

Global HR Business Partner

International FinTech Company

Advising and supporting senior management on all HR-related matters
Collaborating closely with company stakeholders to develop HR solutions (e.g., talent strategy and learning programs) and driving implementation through collaboration and accountability
Advising and coaching line managers on complex HR issues using a systematic approach and translating insights into new concepts and practices
Handling labor law cases at European locations: France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and Great Britain
Managing the entire performance review process (including talent review, compensation process, and succession planning)
Advising on and recommending improvements and communicating these results
Collaborating closely with employer branding and other HR teams to lead retention initiatives and drive employee satisfaction

Apr 2022 - Sep 2022

6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

On-site

HR Business Partner DACH

International Brand Holding for Plant-based Meat Substitute Products

Acting as local point of contact for the global Chief of People & Culture
Serving as contact person for local leaders on strategic and operational HR topics such as workforce planning, recruitment, organizational changes, and compensation measures for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Managing and handling labor law matters
Driving the development of HR-related focus areas
Revising global policies and corporate culture programs
Recruiting for various positions in finance, HR, and sales
Position fitting: optimizing current job positions
Deriving HR-related topics and projects from business strategy, such as bonus systems
Recommending and implementing new guidelines and processes

Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

1 year 5 months

Salzgitter, Germany

On-site

Head of HR Division

IT subsidiary of a globally operating steel group

Disciplinary and functional leadership of the local HR team (6 employees)
Responsibility and implementation of projects (e.g. business transfer under §613a)
Organizational, technical, and process reorientation of the HR department
Introduction and implementation of the HR Business Partner model
Advising and supporting the executive management and division heads on individual personnel (development) measures
Advising and supporting the executive management and division heads on current transformation processes and organizational changes
Identifying HR-relevant areas of focus together with executive management and division heads, and developing and implementing corresponding solution concepts
Independently managing and supporting labor law issues, based on current legal requirements and in coordination with the executive management

Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

1 year

Uhingen, Germany

On-site

Head of Plant HR

International automotive supplier

Functional leadership of the payroll team
Functional leadership of the HR Business Partner for Automotive
Advising and supporting the executive management and division heads on individual personnel (development) measures
Advising and supporting the executive management and overall HR management on required workforce reduction activities
Identifying HR-relevant areas of focus together with executive management and division heads, and developing and implementing corresponding solution concepts
Independently managing and supporting labor law issues, based on current legal requirements and in coordination with the executive management
Trust-based cooperation with the works council

Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

6 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

On-site

HR Business Partner DACH

International toy manufacturer

Advising and supporting managers on individual personnel (development) measures for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Trust-based cooperation with the works council
Responsibility for the recruitment and onboarding process
Sparring partner for managers on topics like talent management, team development, change management, and compensation & benefits
Advising and supporting managers and employees in implementing personnel concepts, guidelines, and works agreements
Deriving HR-relevant topics and projects from the business strategy
Implementing innovative HR projects, such as health management
Recommending and implementing new guidelines and processes

May 2018 - Mar 2019

11 months

Göttingen, Germany

On-site

HR Business Partner

International seed manufacturer

Supporting and implementing international HR projects (site relocation, introduction of the Business Partner model)
Advising and supporting managers on case-specific personnel (development) measures, including recruiting and selection processes
Advising and supporting managers on transformation processes and organizational changes
Identifying HR-relevant areas of focus together with the departments, and developing and implementing corresponding solution concepts
Supporting and advising hiring managers in the selection process
Independently managing and supporting labor law issues, based on current legal requirements and in coordination with the executive management
Trust-based cooperation with the works council
Collaboration with local HR service providers inside and outside the group

Feb 2017 - Apr 2022

5 years 3 months

Oberhausen-Rheinhausen, Germany

On-site

External team consultant

Non-profit association in the social-psychiatric sector

Ongoing team consulting

Jan 2017 - Apr 2022

5 years 4 months

Frankenthal, Germany

On-site

External Team and Organizational Developer

General Practitioner Group Practice

Organizational realignment
Communication training
Methodology training
Individual and team consulting

Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

8 months

Oftersheim, Germany

On-site

External Recruiter

Medium-sized Heating and Air Conditioning Company

Support in the recruitment process for a skilled technical position

Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

1 month

Landau, Germany

On-site

Lecturer

University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau Campus

Teaching assignment “Coaching in the Work Environment”

May 2016 - Oct 2017

1 year 6 months

Cologne, Germany

On-site

Head of Human Resources Germany / HR Business Partner

International IT subsidiary of a global insurance company

Disciplinary and professional leadership of the local HR team (4 members)
Responsible for and executing international projects (e.g., business transfer under Section 613a)
Advising and supporting the management board and department heads on individual HR (development) measures
Advising and supporting the management board and department heads on current transformation processes and organizational changes
Identifying HR-relevant areas of action together with the management board and department heads, and developing and implementing corresponding solutions
Independently managing and supporting labor law matters based on current legal requirements and in coordination with the management board
Supporting the selection process for management positions
Trust-based collaboration with the works council
Collaborating with global HR directors on personnel, organizational, and process-related issues
Overseeing and executing international HR projects (e.g., business transfer under Section 613a)
Advising and supporting managers on individual HR (development) measures
Advising and supporting managers on transformation processes and organizational changes
Identifying HR-relevant areas of action together with the specialist departments, and developing and implementing corresponding solution concepts
Independently managing and supporting labor law matters based on current legal requirements and in coordination with the Head of Human Resources
Trust-based collaboration with the works council, including preparing works agreements in coordination with the Head of Human Resources
Collaborating with global HR business partners on personnel, organizational, and process-related issues
Collaborating with local HR service providers inside and outside the group

Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

1 year 1 month

Mannheim, Germany

On-site

External Organizational Developer

Medium-sized manufacturing company for injection molded parts

Analysis of the organizational changes following the takeover by an American corporation
Supporting a post-merger process
Coaching line managers
Defining and implementing an employee satisfaction survey
Developing an action plan
Collaborating with the newly established works council on all co-determination issues within this project

Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

5 months

Montabaur, Germany

On-site

External SAP/HR Project Lead

Medium-sized global company for specialty films and packaging solutions

Supporting the change process with the introduction of SAP/HR (PA/OM)
Taking over project management
Coordinating with the internal IT department
Coordinating with company-wide interfaces
Coordinating with international sites
Coordinating with the external SAP service provider

Nov 2013 - Sep 2015

1 year 11 months

Ulm, Germany

On-site

Head of HR ad interim

Medium-sized company in the metal processing industry

Taking on a consulting mandate for operational and strategic issues in organizational and personnel development:
Negotiating new company agreements
Conducting employee satisfaction analyses

Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

1 year 2 months

Speyer, Germany

On-site

Head of HR ad interim

Consulting firm specializing in process management

Focus on supporting a growth process
Assuming operational HR management ad interim
Conducting personnel selection and filling positions
Implementing processes, standards, and procedures
Introducing leadership tools

May 2013 - Sep 2013

5 months

Speyer, Germany

On-site

External Recruiter

Medium-sized mechanical engineering company with a focus on parts manufacturing and fixture construction

Supporting the search and selection process for a technical-commercial employee and a production/operations manager

Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

11 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Hybrid

External HR Developer and Trainer

Pan-European telecommunications service provider

Planning and implementing a multi-module communication training for the Network Operations Center (German/English)

Feb 2013 - Sep 2013

8 months

Schwetzingen, Germany

On-site

External Recruiter

Medium-sized company in the metal processing industry

Support in succession planning and related tasks
Support in the search and selection process for a possible successor

Jul 2012 - Oct 2012

4 months

Oftersheim, Germany

On-site

External Recruiter

Medium-sized company in the metal processing industry

Support in filling a position

May 2012 - Mar 2014

1 year 11 months

Speyer, Germany

On-site

External Coach

Consulting firm specializing in process management

Support in change management projects on HR-related issues
Expert in one-on-one coaching (specialists and managers)

Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

9 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

Hybrid

External Team and Organizational Development Consultant

Surgical practice

One-on-one coaching for practice management
Team development

Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

1 year 1 month

Hockenheim, Germany

Hybrid

External Team and Organizational Development Consultant

Holistic pain center

One-on-one coaching for practice management
Team consulting
Team development
Method training on leadership and communication

Jul 2011 - Nov 2011

5 months

Schwetzingen, Germany

On-site

External Coach

Non-profit association in elderly care

One-on-one coaching for the nursing director

May 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 8 months

Schwetzingen, Germany

Hybrid

External Team and Organizational Developer

Non-profit association in the social-psychiatric sector

One-on-one coaching for the head of the facility and the department head of the children and youth department
Ongoing consulting for the newly formed care team at various locations
Design and implementation of a team development measure

Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

1 year 1 month

Dresden, Germany

Hybrid

External Talent Developer and Trainer

ENT Association Saxony e.V.

Communication training for medical assistants and doctors
Conflict management training for medical assistants and doctors

Oct 2010 - Oct 2010

1 month

Memmingen, Germany

Hybrid

External Talent Developer and Trainer

Medium-sized company in the metalworking industry

Design and implementation of a leadership training on "employee appraisals".

Sep 2010 - May 2014

3 years 9 months

Munich, Germany

On-site

External Recruiter

Medium-sized service provider in the pharmaceutical industry

Support in implementing assessment centers

Apr 2009 - Mar 2014

5 years

Münster, Germany

On-site

Lecturer

Westfälische Wilhelms University Münster

Apr 2009 - Oct 2013

4 years 7 months

Ulm, Germany

Hybrid

External HR and organizational development consultant and trainer

Medium-sized company in the metalworking industry

Design and implementation within the funding program "Qualification Consulting and Personnel Development" (until 10/13)
Design and implementation of a modular, also horse-assisted, leadership development concept (until 04/10)
Design and implementation of a modular, also horse-assisted, team development concept (until 04/10)
Design and implementation of a modular, also horse-assisted, leadership development concept (until 09/09)
Coaching of the entire management team (until 09/09)

Apr 2009 - Apr 2009

1 month

Mannheim, Germany

Hybrid

External Compensation & Benefits Expert

Medium-sized service provider in the automotive industry

Design and introduction of a variable compensation system

Jan 2009 - Oct 2010

1 year 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Hybrid

External HR and organizational development consultant and trainer

Medium-sized company in the networking industry

Individual coaching for the three-member leadership team (until 09/10)
Design and implementation of a horse-assisted leadership and communication workshop (until 10/09)
Design and implementation of a horse-assisted leadership and communication workshop
Design and implementation of a communication workshop for team, organizational, and culture development

Nov 2008 - Nov 2008

1 month

Simmern, Germany

Hybrid

External Employer Branding Expert

Medium-sized design office for machinery and equipment

Design and implementation of a personnel marketing concept including university marketing
Advice to management on HR-related issues

Nov 2008 - Nov 2008

1 month

Geneva, Switzerland

Hybrid

Adjunct Lecturer

University of Geneva

Designing and delivering an application training for students and graduates of the translation and editing program

Sep 2008 - Mar 2009

7 months

Bregenz, Austria

On-site

External Coach

Medium-sized cable car manufacturer

Coaching a department head regarding the ongoing change process

Jul 2008 - Jul 2009

1 year 1 month

Bruchsal, Germany

On-site

External Coach

Personal service provider

Coaching the Managing Director on fully taking over the management role
Coaching the Managing Director on taking on leadership responsibilities
Realigning and focusing the range of services

Mar 2008 - Oct 2017

9 years 8 months

Oftersheim, Germany

Hybrid

External HR and Organizational Development Specialist, Trainer, and Recruiter

Medium-sized mechanical engineering service provider

Ongoing, need-based support in HR management processes
Designing and running a horse-assisted team workshop to continue the initiated team development process
Designing and delivering a team workshop for team and culture development
Designing and implementing a recruitment process
Designing and conducting training on how to conduct structured interviews at the executive level
Designing, drafting, and introducing job descriptions
Designing and conducting leadership training at the executive level
Ongoing coaching of the Managing Directors and their deputies

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

On-site

Senior HR Specialist and Team Leader

Company in the service and IT consulting industry

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

On-site

Head of Human Resources

Internet Service Provider

Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

4 years

On-site

HR Specialist

Telecommunications Service Provider

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

On-site

HR Specialist

Consulting and Software Development Company

Summary

I have extensive experience in HR, interim management, recruiting, and organizational development. I excel in guiding leadership teams, mediating conflicts, and providing tailored coaching solutions. My approach is grounded in practical, hands-on support that delivers clear results.

I work directly with top management and teams in diverse sectors such as finance, IT, and manufacturing, ensuring smooth transitions and effective change management. I focus on creating value by aligning personnel strategies with business needs and fostering growth through empowering leadership and clear communication.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Hindi

Elementary

Education

Leuphana University

Diploma in Social Pedagogy · Social Pedagogy with a focus on Social Management · Lüneburg, Germany · 3.5 GPA

Certifications & licenses

Continuous Individual Supervision

various supervisors

Individual Psychology Consultant - Focus on Organization

Cultur Werkstatt Dreiländereck e.V., Schliengen

Mediation Process Facilitator

Brueckenschlag e.V., Lüneburg

Mediator

Brueckenschlag e.V., Lüneburg

Trainer for Horse Assisted Education

The Horse Academy Reinbek

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