Anja Monica Weiler

Q: Where is Anja Monica based?

Anja Monica is based in Cologne, Germany .

Q: What languages does Anja Monica speak?

Anja Monica speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Anja Monica have?

Anja Monica has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Anja Monica has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Anja Monica may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Anja Monica's latest experience?

Anja Monica's most recent position is Owner at Polaris Beratung .

Q: What companies has Anja Monica worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Anja Monica has worked for Polaris Beratung , Partou Group , Elanco AH , and Teleste Corporation .

Q: Which industries is Anja Monica most experienced in?

Anja Monica is most experienced in industries like Retail , Food and Beverage , and Healthcare . Anja Monica also has some experience in Professional Services , Pharmaceutical , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Anja Monica most experienced in?

Anja Monica is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Marketing , and Legal . Anja Monica also has some experience in Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Anja Monica worked in recently?

Anja Monica has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Pharmaceutical , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Anja Monica worked in recently?

Anja Monica has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Customer Service , and Marketing .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Present

2 years 6 months

Owner

Polaris Beratung

Nov 2023 - Nov 2025

2 years 1 month

HR Director Germany

Partou Group

Transformation from a start-up to the German national entity
HR 2.0: integration and restructuring after two mergers in Germany
Designing and implementing standards, processes, and tools
Building an effective recruiting department amid a skills shortage
Restructuring HR, customer service, and parent services departments
Conceptualizing and launching an employer marketing campaign
HRM system rollout and digitization

Jul 2021 - Oct 2023

2 years 4 months

HR Director DACH

Elanco AH

Integration of Bayer, Novartis & Eli Lilly entities after merger
Constructive collaboration with five works councils
Establishing and leading compliance management
Managing and standardizing the EMEA Competence Center Payroll
Designing career paths for sales and marketing

Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

2 years 1 month

Head of Human Resources

Teleste Corporation

Reduced sickness rate by 11.3%
Implemented compliance management
Due diligence
Support during company sale

Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

1 year 3 months

Head of Human Resources

Jacobs Group

Separation management and support during company sale

Jul 2012 - Mar 2018

5 years 9 months

Head of International Human Resources

REWE Group

Building strategic marketing, focusing on international e-commerce
Creating career paths and an in-house academy
Reducing turnover by 23%
Group coaching
Redesign and rollout of the REWE Group travel expense policy

Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

1 year 6 months

Heidelberg, Germany

Consulting

Oct 2005 - Jan 2011

5 years 4 months

HR Director DACH

SCA (now Essity)

Strategic driver for growth during the economic crisis
Reorganization of the marketing department
C&B: variable compensation system for sales

Jul 2004 - Jun 2005

1 year

Manager Human Resources

Thermo Electron Group

Harmonizing all HR processes across all business lines
Implementing an HR management system

Mar 2002 - Jun 2004

2 years 4 months

Global HR Manager, HR Director DACH

General Electric

Due diligence and acquisition
Restructuring the HR department
NY State Bank audit: achieved top rating
Global management and potential analysis (35 countries)
Integration of the Canada/Americas region

Dec 2000 - Feb 2002

1 year 3 months

Head of HR Department

Metro CC GmbH

Set up and expansion of the international HR department
Inbound and outbound relocation

Jun 1998 - Dec 2000

2 years 7 months

HR Specialist

Schumann AG

Online marketing, recruitment, contract management

Aug 1992 - May 1998

5 years 10 months

HR Administrator

Coca-Cola AG

Established personnel development
Student pass: staff coverage during seasonal peaks: +100%
Works agreement, social plan and workforce reduction

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Retail, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.

Retail

Food and Beverage

Healthcare

Professional Services

Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Human Resources, Marketing, Legal, and Customer Service.

Human Resources

Marketing

Legal

Customer Service

Summary

I see HR management as a business task. Together with internal and external partners, I help build a culture of networking, cooperation and inspiration. Tailored to the target group, I activate everyone involved and achieve sustainable results close to the business in a short time. As an experienced designer, I implement effective structures, processes, standards and tools. In diverse international work environments, I lead successfully through times of change and disruption.

Skills

From Strategy To Measurable Operational Success
Coaching, Supervision And Consulting For Executives
Recruiting, Employer Brand, Employer Branding
Due Diligence, M&a Integration
Change Management: Organizational Development
Optimization Of Hr, Sales And Marketing Processes
Restructuring Departments And Teams
Cost And Skills Adjustment
Sustainable Talent Development
Outsourcing And Management Of Hr Service Centers And Competence Centers
Collective Bargaining And Labor Law
International Hr Management
Ms Office
Hr Is
Workday
Content Management
Datev
Sap
Personio
Oracle
Sympa
Navision

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 1994 - Jun 1998

Cologne Business School

State-certified business administrator · Business Administration · Cologne, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified payroll accountant

Certified HR diagnostician (Lync)

Compliance Management, AGG

Certified organizational psychologist

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Retail 7 y

Avg length 2 y 8 m

Longest experience 5 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Owner, HR Director Germany, HR Director DACH

Main industries Retail, Food and Beverage, Healthcare

Main business areas Human Resources, Marketing, Legal

Qualifications

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Anja Monica based?

Anja Monica is based in Cologne, Germany.

What languages does Anja Monica speak?

Anja Monica speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Anja Monica have?

Anja Monica has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Anja Monica has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Anja Monica may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Anja Monica be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Anja Monica would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner, HR Director Germany, HR Director DACH.

What is Anja Monica's latest experience?

Anja Monica's most recent position is Owner at Polaris Beratung.

What companies has Anja Monica worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Anja Monica has worked for Polaris Beratung, Partou Group, Elanco AH, and Teleste Corporation.

Which industries is Anja Monica most experienced in?

Anja Monica is most experienced in industries like Retail, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare. Anja Monica also has some experience in Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Anja Monica most experienced in?

Anja Monica is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Marketing, and Legal. Anja Monica also has some experience in Customer Service.

Which industries has Anja Monica worked in recently?

Anja Monica has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Education.

Which business areas has Anja Monica worked in recently?

Anja Monica has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Customer Service, and Marketing.

What is Anja Monica's education?

Anja Monica attended Cologne Business School for Business Administration.

Does Anja Monica have any certificates?

Anja Monica has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified payroll accountant, Certified HR diagnostician (Lync), Compliance Management, and AGG.

What is the availability of Anja Monica?

Anja Monica will be available from April 2026.

What is the rate of Anja Monica?

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