Anja Monica Weiler-Owner
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Experience
Owner
Polaris Beratung
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
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
Head of Human Resources
Teleste Corporation
- Reduced sickness rate by 11.3%
- Implemented compliance management
- Due diligence
- Support during company sale
Head of Human Resources
Jacobs Group
- Separation management and support during company sale
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
Consulting
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
Manager Human Resources
Thermo Electron Group
- Harmonizing all HR processes across all business lines
- Implementing an HR management system
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
Head of HR Department
Metro CC GmbH
- Set up and expansion of the international HR department
- Inbound and outbound relocation
HR Specialist
Schumann AG
- Online marketing, recruitment, contract management
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, Professional Services, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Human Resources, Marketing, Legal, and 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
Education
Cologne Business School
State-certified business administrator · Business Administration · Cologne, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified HR diagnostician (Lync)
Compliance Management, AGG
Certified organizational psychologist
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Anja Monica is based in Cologne, Germany.
Anja Monica speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).
Anja Monica has at least 34 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.
Based on recent experience, Anja Monica would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner, HR Director Germany, HR Director DACH.
Anja Monica's most recent position is Owner at Polaris Beratung.
In recent years, Anja Monica has worked for Polaris Beratung, Partou Group, and Elanco AH.
Anja Monica is most experienced in industries like Retail, Food and Beverage, and Professional Services. Anja Monica also has some experience in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.
Anja Monica is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Marketing, and Legal. Anja Monica also has some experience in Customer Service.
Anja Monica has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Education.
Anja Monica has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Customer Service, and Marketing.
Anja Monica attended Cologne Business School for Business Administration.
Anja Monica has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified payroll accountant, Certified HR diagnostician (Lync), Compliance Management, and AGG.
The availability of Anja Monica needs to be confirmed.
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