Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK)
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Nicole Seiler
Last position:
HR Manager at Startup / Digital Transformation
- Setup & structure: Complete rebuild and structuring of the HR department in a dynamic startup environment
- People management: Taking full responsibility for operational and strategic HR
- Culture & team: Active further development of the company culture during the transformation phase
Jürgen Flieg
Last position:
Interim Manager HCM / HR Payroll · Team and Project Lead at TK Elevator GmbH
- Direct reporting line to the HR Director Germany; leading an HCM IT and transformation assignment in a SAP ERP / S/4HANA hybrid landscape.
- Reality check and solid documentation of end-to-end payroll/processing processes; development of an HCM IT roadmap as well as clarification of roles, critical points and interfaces.
- Translating business requirements into architecture-compliant IT solutions; steering SAP in-house, development, key users and external partners.
- Activating the team through knowledge transfer, a skills matrix and a training concept; preparing the organizational transition toward a shared service center.
Bianca Arnhold-Brucker
Last position:
Interim Payroll Specialist at Arval GmbH
- Supporting payroll processing with P&I Loga (including handling all payroll-related topics such as company cars, long-term illness, maternity leave and parental leave, furloughs, etc.)
- Maintaining and managing employee data
- Creating contracts, contract adjustments, contract changes
- Preparing various letters (parental leave, anniversary, bonus and special payments)
Claudia Maurer
Last position:
Interim HR Director DACH at Essity Group
- One of the market leaders in hygiene and health products (including ZEWA, Tempo, TENA and Tork) with around 34,000 employees worldwide and about 5,400 in the DACH region.
- Bridging the vacancy, as the previous role holder moved internally to another position in October 2024 and the new role holder will only return from the US in July 2025.
- Leading the team of 35 employees (HR Business Partner / Talent Acquisition and Compensation & Benefits).
- Continuing the trusted cooperation with the various employee representatives.
- Local implementation of company-wide HR projects (Pay Transparency, Employer Branding Plan, DEI Policy, etc.) in cooperation with headquarters in Stockholm.
Jasmina Stanojevic
Last position:
Recruitment Consultant at Freelancer
- Active sourcing
- Briefing meetings with hiring managers and departments
- Building and managing the candidate pool
- Writing and posting job ads
- Conducting interviews
- Handling the hiring process from identifying staffing needs to successful placement
Daniel Krüger
Last position:
People Manager at Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank
- Advising managers on all HR and restructuring topics
- Supporting transformation
Florian Sommer
Last position:
Interim Recruiting Specialist at Elis Group Services GmbH
- Candidate management
- Conducting interviews
- Advising and communicating with the business units
- Active Sourcing
Kerstin Conrad
Last position:
Sr. HR Business Partner at Sensient Technologies Europe GmbH
- Reorganization of the HR department and HR processes, and digitization to cut costs and save time
- Part of the Health and Safety team
- Advising and supporting the General Manager, directors, and 180 employees on all HR-related topics, People n’ Culture, performance management, succession planning, and labor law
- Conducting communication trainings, mediation, and leadership development
- Support of change management activities as part of the reorganization
- Introduction of People and Culture topics like career paths and promotion of a positive and inclusive company culture
- Negotiation of company agreements and close collaboration with the works council
Susanne Knoth
Last position:
Interim HR Business Partner & Generalist at Freelance
- HR advisory support for animal clinics and veterinary practices
- Ensuring (labor law) compliant implementation of measures in cooperation with the sites
- Clarifying labor law questions for managers and employees
- Reviewing and updating existing blank contract templates and general agreements
- Implementing HR measures (working hours changes, salary changes, recruitments, etc.) for the group's locations
- Developing a professional recruiting handbook (MS OneNote)
- Temporary management of the recruiting department
- Preparing the handover of know-how to new employees
- Providing further support in recruiting
Martin Milz
Last position:
HR Business Partner at Parador GmbH
- Advising employees and managers on all HR matters.
- Managing and implementing recruiting projects and being responsible for selected HR initiatives.
- Providing comprehensive support for a defined business unit in all HR-related issues.
- Acting as a point of contact for all HR processes along the employee life cycle.
- Advising and assisting managers and employees on labor and employment law matters.
- Developing and implementing modern HR tools and processes.
- Working closely with internal departments, external partners, and group-wide HR teams.
- Contributing to the development of learning, leadership, and work culture.
- Managing and optimizing operational HR processes and taking on specialized topics.
- Using and further developing digital HR solutions and tools.
- Implementing strategic HR initiatives while considering company-wide standards and guidelines.
- Ensuring sustainable and continuous improvement of HR management, labor law compliance, and HR practices.
- Advising departments on the implementation of change, organization, and HR projects.
Robert Wagner
Last position:
HR Business Partner at Daiichi Sankyo Europe
- complete support of defined employee areas
- managing employees from onboarding to offboarding (union and non-union employees)
- constructive cooperation with the works council
- preparing payroll for all employees
- recruiting for various positions
Tobias Lange
Last position:
Personnel Services Specialist Apprentice at Orizon GmbH
- Candidate correspondence and scheduling interviews
- Attending job interviews
- Assisting with capturing activity records
- Conducting telephone interviews
- Creating profiles and dossiers
- Assisting in candidate selection and recommendations
- Independently and successfully carrying out phone prospecting
- Assisting with client events
Isa Siebert
Last position:
HCM/Head of HR Europe at MBS GmbH
- Mergers, optimization, support
Camelia Sander
Last position:
SAP HXM/HCM Key User and SF at Barmherzige Brüder Krankenhaus Regensburg
- SAP HXM/SF Key Account Manager, sparring partner for payroll management and executives (payroll for approx. 5,800 employees)
Angela Nording
Last position:
Freelance HR & Payroll Administration Consultant at Freelance HR & Payroll Administration Consultant
Preliminary payroll processing & payroll procedures
- Wage and salary administration
- Employee master data maintenance & certificate management
- Reporting obligations (social security & payroll tax)
- HR administration across the entire employee lifecycle
- Contract management & contract administration
- Basic labor law in HR practice
- Tax and social security regulations
- Interface with tax advisors and legal contacts
- HR reporting & analysis (MS Excel)
- Operational recruiting as needed
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Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Professional Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Operations, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
64%
Master's degree or higher
18%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 28 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers holding this certification in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates for Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 28 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the certification
What this qualification means
Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) is a respected advanced HR qualification from the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce. It shows that a person can work across core personnel tasks, not just one narrow HR topic. Companies look for it when they need reliable support in day-to-day HR work and in structured people processes.
Core HR competence
- Recruiting and selecting suitable candidates
- Supporting personnel planning and staffing needs
- Handling employment contracts and HR administration
- Working with labor law basics in practical HR cases
- Assisting with payroll-related coordination and records
- Supporting employee development and training measures
Typical profiles
People with this IHK certificate often come from HR operations, recruiting, payroll support, or training coordination. Some use it to move into broader generalist roles. Others hold it after years of hands-on HR work and use it to show formal proof of their practical knowledge. In Germany, the qualification is especially relevant for companies that expect a solid command of local HR routines and German-language documentation.
What it tells companies
A freelancer with the Personalfachkaufmann/-frau qualification is usually ready for work that touches sensitive employee data, recurring HR processes, and coordination between managers, staff, and external partners. The certificate signals practical judgment, structure, and familiarity with common HR workflows. It is a useful fit when you need temporary HR support, project-based recruiting help, or an experienced pair of hands for internal HR tasks.
Knowledge behind the exam
- Personnel management and HR organization
- Recruitment, onboarding, and staff retention
- Employment law in everyday HR practice
- Compensation-related processes and record keeping
- Learning, development, and qualification planning
- Communication with employees, managers, and committees
When to hire one
This qualification matters most in projects where HR work must be correct, discreet, and well coordinated. That includes growth phases, replacement coverage, hiring projects, restructuring support, and process clean-up in established HR teams. If you need someone who can quickly fit into German HR work and handle both structure and people topics, this certificate is a strong signal.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK), in one place.
Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) proves practical competence across core HR work. It signals that the person can handle personnel administration, recruitment, employee development, and labor law basics in real company settings. For employers, that usually means less hand-holding and more reliable day-to-day execution.
No. The Personalfachkaufmann/-frau qualification is a professional advancement certificate with a strong practice focus, not an academic degree. It is especially useful for people who already work in HR and want to formalize and broaden their operational expertise.
It is best suited for HR professionals who already work with employee records, recruiting, payroll coordination, or training processes. It also fits people who want to move from an administrative HR role into a broader generalist position. Companies usually value it when the freelancer must work confidently in German HR routines.
A freelancer holding the IHK qualification can support recruiting, onboarding, HR administration, employee communication, and training coordination. They are also a good fit for projects that need structured handling of personnel data and close coordination with line managers. In Germany, that is particularly useful when local HR practice and German-language documents matter.
An HR assistant often supports individual tasks, while a Personalfachkaufmann/-frau is expected to understand the wider HR process behind them. That means more judgment in personnel matters, stronger grasp of labor law basics, and better ability to coordinate across functions. For employers, the difference is often visible in how independently the person can work.
Preparation is usually practical and demanding. Candidates need a solid base in HR operations, employment law, staffing, development, and communication with managers and employees. The exam path is built for people who can connect theory with real workplace situations, so hands-on HR experience helps a lot.
The exact entry route depends on the recognized professional background and related experience, so candidates should check the current IHK requirements for their path. This is an advanced qualification with a formal exam process rather than a certificate that is simply renewed every year. Employers usually value the qualification as a lasting proof of HR competence.
It matters in any organization with a real HR function, especially companies with regular hiring, employee administration, training, or labor-law-sensitive processes. That includes industrial firms, services, retail, healthcare, and growing mid-sized companies. For freelancers, it is often a strong match when the assignment is remote, on-site, or hybrid and requires German HR practice.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) in Germany is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 851 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) in Germany, 64% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 18% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers with Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) in Germany have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and French (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) in Germany are Professional Services (93%), Manufacturing (67%), and Healthcare (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Geprüfte(r) Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) in Germany are Human Resources (100%), Project Management (73%), and Operations (53%).
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