Alma Andresen - HR Expert I Leadership I Transformation I Change Management

Q: Where is Alma based?

Alma is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Alma speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Alma have?

Alma has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Alma has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 22 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Alma may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alma's latest experience?

Alma's most recent position is HR Digitalization Project Lead at Ayvens / Société Generale Group .

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

In recent years, Alma has worked for Ayvens / Société Generale Group , Init AG , DENTSU Germany GmbH , AOK Bayern , and EUROLEASING .

Q: Which industries is Alma most experienced in?

Alma is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Banking and Finance , and Aerospace and Defense . Alma also has some experience in Government and Administration , Pharmaceutical , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Alma most experienced in?

Alma is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Strategy . Alma also has some experience in Legal , Customer Service , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Alma worked in recently?

Alma has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Banking and Finance , and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas has Alma worked in recently?

Alma has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Legal .

Recommended expert

Hamburg, Germany

Check rate

Experience

Mar 2026 - Present

4 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Remote

HR Digitalization Project Lead

Ayvens / Société Generale Group

Negotiation and conclusion of company agreements on Workday & other topics I Consulting and implementation of labor law projects in the HR context I Translating complex labor and co-determination law issues into practical solutions I Workday

Feb 2026 - Present

5 months

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Head of Payroll & People Services

Init AG

Leading and developing a 9-member HR team (functional & disciplinary) I Managing and optimizing all core operational HR processes, including payroll and personnel administration I Ensuring regulatory compliance (labor, payroll tax and social security law) I Leading and supporting tax and internal audits, audits and year-end closing processes I Further development and digitalization of HR processes and systems I Building a reliable HR data foundation, including KPI-driven reporting and personnel controlling I Advising management and executives on all personnel-related issues I Interface management with finance, controlling, legal and external stakeholders I Works council cooperation I Prompt I Personio I Jira I WIM

Jun 2025 - Sep 2025

4 months

Offboarding / Workforce Transition Expert

DENTSU Germany GmbH

Downsizing in line with business transformation
Workday
Coordination with HR, legal department, management and works council
Conducting termination interviews
Coordination with lawyers, payroll, HR controlling and HR department
Creating transparent and legally compliant documentation
Providing metrics (KPIs)
Compensation & Benefits

Dec 2024 - May 2025

6 months

Chief Training Academy / Chief Change Manager

AOK Bayern

Leadership
Change Management
Knowledge management
Transformation
Organizational development
Personnel development
Development of new strategies
Content strategy
Digital strategy
Design and delivery of training (sales, customer service, leadership, communication, etc.)
Coaching
Enabling
Workshops
Analysis of metrics (KPI analysis)
Management and implementation of measures
Success Factors

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

8 months

Communication Trainer / Leadership Coach

EUROLEASING

Training Customer Service Communication & Sales
Leadership coaching

Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year

Director Human Resources

VALEO Foods / Schluckwerder & Carstens Marzipan

Responsibility for 700 employees
Direct reporting line to the CEO / COO
Change Management
Organizational development
Project management
Process management
Collaboration with the works council and point of contact for labor law
Collaboration with legal advisors
Workforce reduction
Vacation planning for production staff
Implementation of time management system & SAGE payroll
HR controlling
Personnel management
Personnel development
Analysis and optimization of key performance indicators (KPI)
Steering and implementation of HR measures
Strategic recruiting
Occupational health management (BEM / BGM)
B2B communication and collaboration
Coach and trainer for leadership and communication
PS 400
SAGE

Sep 2023 - Nov 2023

3 months

Strategic Consultant USA

LEONOV

Psychological online program
Creation and delivery of content
Psychological consulting
Research and analysis of online platforms

Apr 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 5 months

Head of Human Resources / CHRO Germany, Italy, UK

WARNER Music Group / EMP E-Commerce

Responsibility for 900 employees Europe-wide
Direct reporting line to the CEO / CFO
Optimization of key performance indicators (KPI)
Collaboration with the works council / cooperation with legal advisors
Point of contact for labor law
Implementation of Workday
Restructuring
Workforce reduction
Organizational development
Change Management
Project management
Personnel management
Personnel development
HR controlling
Strategic payroll management
Compensations & Benefits
Strategic talent acquisition (recruiting)
Planning remote work concepts
Employer branding
Occupational health management (BEM / BGM)
GRADAR
Jira

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

3 months

Project Lead Talent Acquisition

ODA Norway

Setting up a new location from scratch
Active Sourcing
Selection of applicants
Applicant management
Recruiting
Strategic planning of recruiting activities
Conducting interviews
Onboarding

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

5 months

Head of Recruiting

TESA / Beiersdorf Polymer Chemistry

Strategic leadership of recruiting
Process optimization
Executive Search
End-to-end recruiting
Conducting interviews
Onboarding
Active Sourcing
Personnel development
Employee training
Softgarden

Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

8 months

Project Lead Talent Acquisition

CUREAVAC Biotech

Planning strategic recruiting projects
Process optimization
Executive Search
Recruiting
Active Sourcing
Conducting interviews
Onboarding

Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

4 months

Business Coach

Diverse

C-Level Coaching
Communication training
Job application coaching
Psychological coaching
Personal development coaching
Business Coaching

Aug 2018 - Sep 2020

2 years 2 months

Head of Recruiting

ASTRA ZENECA Pharma

Works council activities
Global contact for Workday EMEA
Strategic leadership of recruiting
Process optimization
Executive Search
End-to-end recruiting
Conducting interviews
Onboarding
Active Sourcing
Profiling
HR Manager for personnel development

Mar 2018 - Jan 2022

3 years 11 months

Project Lead People & Organisation

HYPOPORT / Starpool / Dr. Klein FinTech

Process optimization
Executive Search
End-to-end recruiting
Conducting interviews
Onboarding
Active Sourcing
Profiling
Softgarden

Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

5 months

Business Coach

Diverse

C-Level Coaching
Communication training
Job application coaching
Psychological coaching
Personal development coaching
Business Coaching

Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

1 year 3 months

Head of Recruiting

ASTRA ZENECA Pharma

Implementation of Workday including works council cooperation
Global contact for Workday EMEA
Workday employee training
Strategic leadership of recruiting
Process optimization
Executive search
Recruiting from A to Z
Conducting interviews
Onboarding
Active sourcing
Profiling

Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

4 months

HR Manager Recruiting

HYPOPORT / Dr. Klein FinTech

Executive search
Recruiting from A to Z
Active sourcing
Profiling
Co-worker coaching
Interviews
Onboarding

Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

4 months

Senior HR Manager

OTTO GROUP / ECE Shopping Center Management

HR management
Assessment center planning & execution
Strategic leadership of recruiting
Process optimization
Recruiting from A to Z
Conducting interviews
Onboarding
Active sourcing
Labor law
Occupational reintegration management (BEM/BGM)

Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 6 months

HR Manager Outplacement & HR Development

MAGNA CLOSURES Automotive / WESERWIND Engineering & Schiffsbau / ALLIANZ BANK / PROSEGUR

Profiling
Application coaching
Job position sourcing
Training planning
Outplacement
Social Code Book III (SGB III)

Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

1 year 8 months

HR Manager Transformation & Restructuring

ROYAL IMTECH

Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

5 months

HR Manager Compensation & Benefits

SOEX

Variable Compensation Systems

Sep 2012 - Present

13 years 10 months

Freelancer Human Resources

Dr. Alma Andresen - Consulting

Restructuring
Training
Coaching

Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

7 months

Recruiting Manager

CSCP AG

Jul 2007 - Mar 2013

5 years 9 months

Officer Psychological Operations / Communication Specialist

Ministry of Defence / Department Psychological Operations

Communication Specialist
Project Lead
HR Management & Leadership
HR Training & Development
Lecturer
Head of Department
Communications Analyst
Head of Strategic Communication
Psychological Leadership
Leadership Crossmedia Editing
Staff Training International Operations Department
HR Evaluation
Analysis and Planning of Information Environment
Head of Department Information Operations
Head of Analysis Information Activities

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Aerospace and Defense, Government and Administration, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Aerospace and Defense

Government and Administration

Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy, Legal, Customer Service, and Sales.

Human Resources

Project Management

Strategy

Legal

Customer Service

Sales

Summary

Experienced Interim Manager specializing in Human Resources, Transformation, and Organizational Development. Proven track record in implementing complex projects across international corporations and mid-sized enterprises. Strong expertise in Change Management, Leadership, Works Council collaboration, Digital Implementation, Coaching, KPI-driven Process Optimization, Restructuring, Compensation & Benefits, and Recruiting. Combines a hands-on mindset with strategic vision.

Skills

Ms-Office
Sap
Sage
Sd Works
Lono
Apm
Verbis
Tisoware
4plan
Engage
Hr4you
Persis
D.Vinci
Workday
Softgarden
Ps 400
Cisco Webex
Skype
Ms Teams
Slack
Trello
Accurat

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

BMVg

Diploma of the Military Academy · Military Academy · Germany

Technische Universität Kaiserslautern

Master in Personnel and Organizational Development · Personnel and Organizational Development · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Universität Hamburg

Master of European Studies · European Studies · Hamburg, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Communication / International Information Operations

NATO School Bydgoszcz

Digital Visibility & Personal Branding

UM Hamburg

International Leadership

OSH Dresden

Interview & Candidate Assessment

Hanseatic Association For Data Protection

Labor Law Intensive Seminar

IHK Westfalen

Public Speaking – Own the Stage

Tobias Beck Academy

Systemic Coach & Systemic Analysis

IABG Ottobrunn

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 24

Experience in Professional Services 14 y

Avg length 1 y 6 m

Longest experience 13 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles HR Digitalization Project Lead, Head of Payroll & People Services, Offboarding / Workforce Transition Expert

Main industries Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Aerospace and Defense

Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

June 2026

Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Have questions? Find more information here.

Where is Alma based?

Alma is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Alma speak?

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

How many years of experience does Alma have?

Alma has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Alma has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 22 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Alma may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alma be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alma would be well-suited for roles such as: HR Digitalization Project Lead, Head of Payroll & People Services, Offboarding / Workforce Transition Expert.

What is Alma's latest experience?

Alma's most recent position is HR Digitalization Project Lead at Ayvens / Société Generale Group.

What companies has Alma worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alma has worked for Ayvens / Société Generale Group, Init AG, DENTSU Germany GmbH, AOK Bayern, and EUROLEASING.

Which industries is Alma most experienced in?

Alma is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Aerospace and Defense. Alma also has some experience in Government and Administration, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Alma most experienced in?

Alma is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Strategy. Alma also has some experience in Legal, Customer Service, and Sales.

Which industries has Alma worked in recently?

Alma has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Media and Entertainment.

Which business areas has Alma worked in recently?

Alma has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Legal.

What is Alma's education?

Alma holds a Doctorate in Economics and Social Sciences from Universität Hamburg, a Master in Personnel and Organizational Development from Technische Universität Kaiserslautern and a Master in European Studies from Universität Hamburg.

Does Alma have any certificates?

Alma has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Communication / International Information Operations, Digital Visibility & Personal Branding, and International Leadership.

What is the availability of Alma?

Alma is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alma?

Alma's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.