Antje Maier - Director HR

Q: Where is Antje based?

Antje is based in Herrenberg, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Antje speak?

Antje speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Antje have?

Antje has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Antje has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Antje may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Antje's latest experience?

Antje's most recent position is Director HR at CT IT Consulting .

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

In recent years, Antje has worked for CT IT Consulting , Babilou Family Deutschland GmbH , AstraZeneca Computational Pathology GmbH , and Pininfarina Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Antje most experienced in?

Antje is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Telecommunication . Antje also has some experience in Media and Entertainment , Government and Administration , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Antje most experienced in?

Antje is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Legal , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Antje worked in recently?

Antje has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Antje worked in recently?

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

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Herrenberg, Germany

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Experience

Nov 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Director HR

CT IT Consulting

HR consulting for the project Digitalization of Germany's Federal Financial Administration
Development of a project-based personnel requirements analysis
Designing the introduction of agile project management & SCRUM in the project (HR side)
Recruiting the required vacancies

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

5 months

Director HR

Babilou Family Deutschland GmbH

Head of the entire HR department, responsible for 22 employees (operational HR management, employer branding, HR development, payroll, compensation & benefits, recruiting)
Stabilization of the HR department
Restructuring, harmonization, and implementation of new HR processes
Digitalization of HR processes
Development of the recruiting strategy
Handling complex labor law cases during the merger of several companies
Strategic and operational support for individual departments
Development of a new corporate organization (C-level restructuring)
Co-design of strategic workshops
Reporting to the French investor group
Introduction of new contract models and company-wide HR policies
Implementation of compliance & anti-corruption measures
Close collaboration with the CEO and CFO
Member of the executive board

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

9 months

Senior HR Consultant

AstraZeneca Computational Pathology GmbH

Analysis and evaluation of HR processes for shared services in the course of the subsidiary’s globalization
Project management of various HR projects, e.g., introduction of workation including implementation, drafting company policy, and internal communication
Full rollout of new wellbeing & mobility benefits for the company
Evaluation of all global HR policies, including review for local implementation and applicability
Development and implementation of an employment law guide for line managers, including design and delivery of associated training
Point of contact for local employees and managers on HR-related questions

Feb 2021 - Sep 2022

1 year 8 months

Interim Head of HR / Senior Business Partner

Pininfarina Deutschland GmbH

Restructuring of the HR department (new structure and HR portfolio)
Point of contact for managers and employees on all HR matters (hiring, transfers, terminations, employee interviews, contracts)
Advising and supporting the CEO on all strategic and operational HR topics
Managing and implementing all labor law and HR-related issues for the company merger into Pininfarina Holding
Talent acquisition including active social media recruiting, filling strategically important key positions
Leading and participating in national and international HR projects (focus on Italy)
Conceptual planning and execution of strategy workshops together with the CEO
Selection and implementation of IT systems and components (e-HR, SAP)
Evaluation, redesign, and execution of the salary process and employee reviews
Handling complex labor law termination processes
Validation and optimization of all administrative and operational HR processes
Development of HR strategies (recruiting, employer branding, HR development)

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 6 months

Senior Business Partner

CT IT Consulting

Building the Data Security & Data Protection business unit
Staffing and HR support (operational and strategic)
Point of contact for management, managers, and employees on all HR matters
Organizational development
Conducting selection procedures and social media recruiting
Contract drafting and negotiations
Leading workshops and training sessions
Crisis management due to the COVID-19 crisis, downsizing, and conducting termination discussions
Legal support on HR matters (contract drafting, terminations)

Dec 2018 - Oct 2019

11 months

Interim Senior HR Business Partner

PATRIZIA AG

Coaching and HR consulting for the new chairwoman of the Patrizia Children Foundation on strategic and operational HR topics
Advising leaders on HR tools, legal and company policies and supporting implementation in the department
Analyzing, developing, applying, introducing and improving HR concepts and tools (e.g. talent development, selection and leadership)
Conducting and moderating the annual salary reviews at leadership level
Independently planning and managing the entire recruiting process together with management
Supporting and evaluating change processes

May 2017 - Dec 2017

8 months

Interim Senior Manager Learning & Development

Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH

Optimizing processes and structures in Learning, Development & Training
Working on a restructuring project in Talent Management, Training & Development led by McKinsey
Implementing and managing a new feedback dialogue (including IT tool)
Advising managers on all HR and performance issues and conducting development talks
Evaluating and redesigning the existing leadership training program across Europe
Recruiting and building the talent development team
Designing a workshop on co-determination rights and working with the works council for top management
Moderating HR conferences at international level

Feb 2015 - May 2017

2 years 4 months

Head of Talent Management & Learning & Development

Amadeus Data Processing GmbH

Strategically realigning and building the learning and development department including structures and processes
Introducing training controlling
Introducing a LEAN Leadership concept (LEAN Knowledge, Coaching Skills for Managers, Community Leader Training)
Designing new recruitment strategies and processes and establishing social media recruiting
Introducing and implementing a new recruiting and training database (SuccessFactors) in coordination with headquarters
Designing and implementing talent development tools (high potential and key people programs, career and development paths, management potential analyses, competency models, handling low performance)
Working on international projects from the Madrid headquarters (accountability, communication & alignment of HR processes)
Employer branding
Briefing and training HR business partners and managers on new L&D processes and tools
Advising and coaching managers on all L&D related topics
Conducting development discussions including competency analysis and deriving and implementing measures
Evaluating the performance management system
Conducting management potential analyses
Evaluating and revising existing employee reviews
Developing and further improving a modular training concept for leadership, soft skills and technical training
Coaching managers
Negotiating with the works council on co-determined talent development tools and measures

Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

6 months

Interim Head of HR

CRM Unternehmensberatung

Recruiting specialists and managers, evaluating and introducing new selection methods and processes, active social media recruiting
Contact person for the executive board and managers on all HR topics (hiring, separation, employee discussions, contract management)
Advising and supporting all managers and employees in the company
Designing and introducing new HR processes, handling hires and terminations, preparing contracts and references
Talent development (evaluating annual reviews, training managers on candidate selection, employee discussions, low performance, development talks)
Carrying out separation and termination processes
Introducing a variable bonus system for the DACH region including clarifying legal frameworks in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Identifying and implementing suitable retention measures
Advising on the implementation of a performance management process

Apr 2010 - Jun 2012

2 years 3 months

Senior Business Partner HR & Trainer

Tech Data GmbH & Co. KG

Advising and supporting the Sales SMB and MARCOM division as Senior HR Business Partner
Coaching and advising the executive board and managers
Working with the CEO on restructuring and strategic repositioning of SMB Sales
Acting as HR contact for all employment law, co-determination and individual agreements
Negotiating with the works council
Selecting personnel as part of a strategy project to improve sales performance
Managing complex labor law separation processes and workforce reduction
Organizing change processes
Conducting a company-wide potential analysis for SMB Sales Munich and deriving and developing HR development measures in connection with the relocation to Duisburg
Designing and delivering management trainings, workshops and training on HR development tools (leadership, employee discussions, interview techniques, communication, conflict, change)
Conducting leadership coaching and site analyses (high potentials & emerging leaders)
Talent development, change management, performance management

Mar 2008 - Dec 2019

11 years 10 months

HR Director and Senior HR Business Partner

CT IT Consulting

Point of contact for the executive board and managers on all HR-related matters (hiring, terminations, employee discussions, contract management)
Developed HR strategies (recruiting, employer branding, talent development) as part of the company's realignment and expansion
Candidate selection and recruitment, staffing project teams at client sites (IT project management, development, business analysts, architects)
Employee development (performance management, designing and implementing performance reviews, compensation structuring, managing underperformance)
Conducted termination and separation processes
Created standardized job descriptions
Designed and implemented new HR processes, handled hires and terminations, drafted contracts and reference letters
IT project coaching in various agile software projects: coached project managers and teams on performance topics, people management, project organization, communication, and stakeholder integration
Coached and advised the CT IT Consulting management team
Implemented a performance management system in a client's IT department, including change management, compensation structuring, and leadership coaching

Feb 2005 - Jan 2008

3 years

Human Resources Manager

o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Responsible for operational consulting and support of managers and about 300 employees in various business areas
Advised on HR tools, legal and company regulations, and supported their implementation in the department
Analyzed, designed, implemented, and continuously improved HR concepts and tools (talent development, recruitment, leadership)
Conducted and moderated the annual potential assessment rounds at the management level
Independently planned and managed the entire recruiting process together with management
Carried out workforce reduction measures and supported change processes
Led complex contract negotiations and salary structuring
Collaborated and negotiated with the works council on personnel measures and company agreements
Point of contact for career development, career paths, and high-potential programs
Facilitated workshops, events, and leadership training sessions
Managed three Human Resources Assistants
Designed and implemented HR instruments and processes
Developed a specialist career path for IT and network professionals and additional performance management tools

Mar 2001 - Jan 2005

3 years 11 months

Human Resources / Recruiting Manager

Siemens AG, Mobile Phones

Operational recruitment for the Mobile Phones division
Advised managers throughout the entire hiring and transfer process until works council approval
Negotiated and concluded contracts, including variable salary components
Negotiated with the works council
Facilitated management discussions
Managed the leadership development program
Participated in a project to determine HR metrics
Project management to define and improve administrative and recruitment processes using ARIS for SAP implementation
Advised candidates and departments on contract and transfer conditions
Participated in employee performance, compensation, and development discussions
Drafted employment contracts and reference letters

Apr 1999 - Feb 2001

1 year 11 months

HR Officer

Norbert Fröhlich, Systemanalyse

Built the HR department
Handled recruitment and employee development
Created job descriptions, employment contracts, and reference letters
Developed compensation models for permanent and freelance staff
Developed performance objectives
Designed a recruitment concept for IT specialists
Acted as a point of contact for all personnel matters
Established and organized HR administration

Apr 1994 - Mar 1999

5 years

Executive Assistant to Management

TV München

Assisted with the personnel and structural setup of TV.Berlin
Drafted and developed contracts for producers and freelancers
Organized moderator castings and assessment centers

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment, Government and Administration, and Pharmaceutical.

Information Technology

Professional Services

Telecommunication

Media and Entertainment

Government and Administration

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Legal, and Project Management.

Human Resources

Legal

Project Management

Skills

Many Years Of Experience As Director Hr, Head Of Hr / Senior Hr Business Partner / Hr Generalist / Hr Development Specialist / Recruiter / Project Manager
Experience In Hr Stand-Alone Roles And Team Environments
Leadership Experience
Collaboration & Negotiations With The Works Council
Collaboration With The Executive Board, Ceo, And Management As Part Of Strategy Projects
Representation Of The Hr Function In Board Meetings On All Personnel-Related Topics
Solid Expertise In Operational And Strategic Hr Work
Participation In International Strategic & Operational Projects (Recruiting, Accountability, Talent Acquisition & Management)
Alignment Of Hr Communication And Processes (E.G., Recruiting, Leadership, Restructuring, Etc.)
Hr Development And Recruitment Of Managers And Specialists, Operational Hr Support
Certified Professional Scrum Master (Psm 1) & Management 3.0 Agile Leadership Trainer, E-Trainer TÜV Certified
Lean Management
Experience In Negotiating With Works Councils
Crisis Management & Downsizing
Experience In Introducing & Implementing Hr It Systems (E.G., Successfactors)
Coaching & Facilitation
International Experience
Industry Experience In It, Data Security, Consulting, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, Tourism, Crm, Automotive

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

May 1991 - Sep 1994

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Business Administration · Munich, Germany

High school diploma

Certifications & licenses

Trainer, e-Trainer TÜV certified

Certified Professional SCRUM Master (PSM 1)

Systemic coach & consultant (DBVC)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Information Technology 20 y

Avg length 2 y 10 m

Longest experience 11 y 9 m

Expertise

Recent roles Director HR, Senior HR Consultant, Interim Head of HR / Senior Business Partner

Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Telecommunication

Main business areas Human Resources, Legal, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Antje based?

Antje is based in Herrenberg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Antje speak?

Antje speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Antje have?

Antje has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Antje has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Antje may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Antje be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Antje would be well-suited for roles such as: Director HR, Senior HR Consultant, Interim Head of HR / Senior Business Partner.

What is Antje's latest experience?

Antje's most recent position is Director HR at CT IT Consulting.

What companies has Antje worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Antje has worked for CT IT Consulting, Babilou Family Deutschland GmbH, AstraZeneca Computational Pathology GmbH, and Pininfarina Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Antje most experienced in?

Antje is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Telecommunication. Antje also has some experience in Media and Entertainment, Government and Administration, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Antje most experienced in?

Antje is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Legal, and Project Management.

Which industries has Antje worked in recently?

Antje has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Antje worked in recently?

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

What is Antje's education?

Antje attended Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München for Business Administration.

Does Antje have any certificates?

Antje has 3 certificates. These include: Trainer, e-Trainer TÜV certified, Certified Professional SCRUM Master (PSM 1), and Systemic coach & consultant (DBVC).

What is the availability of Antje?

Antje is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Antje?

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