Thomas R.
Interim management: Drafting works agreements
Experience
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
4 monthsInterim management: Drafting works agreements
- Drafted 25 works agreements on software use within the company
- Reviewed software use from a data protection perspective
- Negotiated agreements with the central works council
- Reported to the Head of IT, France
- Successfully negotiated and implemented the agreements
- Project concluded with signatures from management and the works council
Dec 2023 - Jun 2024
7 monthsGermany
Interim management: Acting HR Lead Retail
- Carried out restructuring on a voluntary basis
- Handled works council tasks, drafted agreements and rules
- Conducted individual HR actions
- Recruited staff
- Managed payroll, personnel administration, and training & development (27 employees)
- Reported to the Managing Director Germany
- Successfully executed layoffs and optimized HR processes
- Project ended with the new HR Director in place
May 2023 - Oct 2023
6 monthsGermany
Interim management: Acting HR Lead Metal Construction
- Implemented restructuring (according to the social plan)
- Handled works council tasks, drafted agreements and rules
- Conducted individual HR actions
- Introduced short-time work focusing on process reliability
- Prepared personnel cost budget
- Prepared collective bargaining (company agreement)
- Recruited staff
- Coached managers
- Managed payroll, personnel administration, and training
- Reported to VP, Head of HR Central Europe
- Successfully reduced staff, optimized HR processes, and improved collaboration with the works council
- Project ended with the future Senior HR Director in place
Mar 2023 - Apr 2023
2 monthsInterim management: Acting HR Lead Retail
- Initiated a restructuring measure (organizational and collective law preparation)
- Adapted the parent company’s KPI structure to local needs (data quality improvement)
- Reported to SVP & General Manager
- Successfully designed layoffs with the works council
- Project ended with the former role holder returning at the client’s request
Dec 2022 - Feb 2023
3 monthsInterim management: HR Management Consultant (Services)
- Built a multi-stage situational selection process for team and group leaders
- Reported to Director, Head of Managed Solutions Service Center
- Successfully designed and developed a complex potential assessment tool with company staff
- Project ended on schedule in three months
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
1 year 1 monthGermany
Interim management: Global Head of HR Metal Industry
- Outsourced payroll
- Handled works council tasks, drafted agreements and rules
- Prepared personnel cost budget and planning
- Advised and coached managers on HR matters
- Recruited new employees
- Created in-house job examples per ERA criteria
- Supported sites in China, India, and Czech Republic
- Reported to the COO
- Ensured smooth outsourcing and standardized HR processes across locations
- Project ended with company sale
Jul 2019 - Oct 2021
2 years 4 monthsGermany
HR Director
iinovis GmbH (formerly Valmet Automotive Engineering GmbH)
- Managed collective and individual law issues
- Led operational (e.g., digitalization via SuccessFactors) and strategic HR work (e.g., designing restructuring, talent management, leadership competencies)
- Designed and launched a leadership development program
- Drafted company and works agreements
Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
7 monthsInterim management: Logistics Service Training (Leadership Development)
- Reported to the Head of Learning & Development
- Developed and delivered a multi-stage leadership training for a defined group
- Project ended with program completion
Mar 2017 - Dec 2018
1 year 10 monthsGermany
HR Director
Deloro Wear Solutions GmbH
- Handled collective law matters (e.g., drafting works agreements, employee representation rights)
- Managed individual HR cases (contracts, salaries, transfers, dismissals, warnings)
- Collaborated with external recruiters
- Negotiated with union reps
- Advised and coached managers on employee issues
- Led strategic HR work
- Created development plans
- Launched safety initiatives
- Reported to the group CEO
- Developed and implemented a mental health risk assessment and HR standards
- Project ended with the former director returning from parental leave
Sep 2014 - Feb 2017
2 years 6 monthsGermany
HR Director
DAMCO Germany GmbH
- In addition to HR duties: designed and implemented restructuring (social plan negotiations, reconciliation of interests)
- Reported to Managing Director Germany
- Successfully executed a social plan including site transfer
- Project became a permanent position after three months and concluded with company restructuring
Jan 2014 - Present
12 yearsDortmund, Germany
Lecturer in HR Management and Leadership
EUFH Brühl and FH Dortmund
Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
1 yearBad Honnef, Germany
Lecturer
International University Bad Honnef (IUBH)
Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
7 monthsGermany
Interim Manager "Head of HR / HR Business Partner for Corporate HQ"
Hornbach-Baumarkt-AG
- Reported to the HR Director
- Successfully implemented HR guidelines
- Project ended on schedule after seven months
Jan 2011 - Present
15 yearsBad Honnef, Germany
Academic Supervisor for modules "Strategic Management", "Leadership", and "HR Management" in the Master's program
IUBH (Distance Learning)
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 yearBonn, Germany
Interim Manager "Strategic HR Development"
Stadtwerke Bonn GmbH
- Reported to the HR Department Head
- Grew the HR department and training programs and set HR guidelines
- Project ended on schedule after 12 months
Dec 2006 - Nov 2010
4 yearsGermany
HR Director
ALFRED TALKE Logistic Services GmbH
- Built functional HR admin structures
- Managed individual employee cases
- Recruited staff
- Developed HR tools
- Handled labor law actions (warnings, dismissals, transfers under §613a) and represented the employer in first-instance cases
- Designed and managed layoffs
- Planned and managed short-time work
- Served as contact for employee representatives
- Managed collective law measures (e.g., drafting works agreements)
- Sent staff abroad (Middle East)
- Conducted HR controlling and leadership
- Oversaw vocational training (53 apprentices); won DIHK training award in 2010 with "TALKE Junior Academy"
- Designed and implemented development measures
Jan 2002 - Nov 2006
4 years 11 monthsGermany
Head of HR and Organizational Development
Mannstaedt Werke GmbH & Co. KG
- Designed and implemented development systems
- Trained specialists and managers (leadership and soft skills; individual and group coaching)
- Assessed organizational culture and led change measures
- Established company principles and leadership guidelines
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies (strategic realignment)
Mar 2001 - Dec 2001
10 monthsGermany
Head of HR and Organizational Development
Gerling Group
- Embedded corporate and employee goals into HR systems
- Created selection concepts (job analysis) for assessment centers
- Selected specialists and managers in sales and administration
Oct 1998 - Feb 2001
2 years 5 monthsGermany
Head of HR and Organizational Development
trans-o-flex Schnell-Lieferdienst GmbH
- Initiated and supported change processes (project management, workshop moderation)
- Established company principles and leadership guidelines
- Implemented participative productivity measurement and improvement systems
- Created job descriptions for staff and management
- Trained specialists and managers (leadership and soft skills; individual and group coaching)
Aug 1997 - Jul 1998
1 yearMülheim, Germany
Consultant, focusing on Work Organization in Automotive
agiplan AG
- Ran team development activities
- Led trainer certifications
- Developed consulting concepts for TQM, ISO 9000ff, and ISO/TS 16949
- Addressed work organization in projects
Jun 1994 - Mar 1997
2 years 10 monthsGermany
Training Manager
GD Express Worldwide GmbH
- Developed job-specific appraisal tools based on job descriptions and company needs for performance reviews
- Designed and implemented development systems
- Trained specialists and managers (leadership and soft skills)
Jan 1990 - Dec 1994
5 yearsConsultant - Organizational Development Focus
- In addition to the above:
- Planned and ran climate surveys, training needs analyses, and staff surveys
- Statistically checked quality metrics and validated OD processes
Jan 1987 - Dec 1990
4 yearsJunior Consultant - Recruitment & Development Focus
AGPE
- Created selection concepts (job analysis) for assessment centers
- Selected specialists and managers in sales, administration, and production
- Implemented and adapted assessment centers for development and recruitment
- Developed structured interview guides for potential assessment
- Delivered technical and soft skills training
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryEducation
University of Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Psychodrama Leader
Moreno Institute
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