Antje Maier - HR Director and Senior HR Business Partner

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Nov 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Director HR

CT IT Consulting

HR consulting for the 'Digitization of the German Federal Financial Administration' project
Conducting a project-based personnel requirements analysis
Designing the introduction of agile project management & SCRUM in HR
Recruiting for required positions

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

5 months

Director HR

Babilou Family Deutschland GmbH

Managed the entire HR department, with leadership responsibility for 22 employees (operational HR management, employer branding, talent development, payroll, compensation & benefits, recruiting)
Stabilization of the HR department
Restructuring, harmonization, and introduction of new HR processes
Digitalization of HR processes
Development of recruiting strategy
Handling complex labor law cases during the merger of several companies
Strategic and operational support for individual departments
Development of a new organizational structure (C-level restructuring)
Co-designing 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 context of the subsidiary's global expansion
Project management of various HR projects, e.g. introduction of workation including implementation, creation of company policy and internal communication
Complete 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 a labor law guide for line managers, including designing and delivering the related training
Point of contact for local employees and managers on HR-related issues

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 issues (hiring, transfers, separations, employee reviews, contracts)
Advising and supporting the CEO on all strategic and operational HR topics
Managing and implementing all labor law and HR-related aspects of the merger into the Pininfarina Holding
Talent selection including active social media recruiting and filling strategically important key roles
Leading and participating in national and international HR projects (focus on Italy)
Conceptual planning and implementation of strategy workshops together with the CEO
Selection and implementation of IT systems or components (e-HR, SAP)
Evaluation, redesign, and execution of the compensation process and employee reviews
Handling complex labor law separation processes
Validation and optimization of all administrative and operational HR processes
Development of HR strategies (recruiting, employer branding, talent development)

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 8 months

Senior Business Partner

CT IT Consulting

Building the data security & data protection business unit
Talent acquisition and HR support (operational and strategic)
Point of contact for management, leaders, and employees on all HR matters
Organizational development
Conducting recruitment processes and social media recruiting
Contract drafting and negotiations
Conducting workshops and training sessions
Crisis management due to the COVID-19 crisis, workforce reduction and conducting separation discussions
Labor law support on HR issues (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 personnel matters
Advising managers on HR tools, legal and company regulations, and guiding implementation in the department
Analyzing, developing, applying, introducing and improving HR concepts and tools (e.g. talent development, selection and management)
Conducting and moderating the annual salary review rounds at management 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
Participating in 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 topics and conducting development discussions
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 collaboration with the works council for top management
Moderating HR conferences at the international level

Feb 2015 - May 2017

2 years 4 months

Head of Talent Management & Learning and Development

Amadeus Data Processing GmbH

Strategically realigning and establishing the learning and development department, including structures and processes
Introducing training controlling
Implementing a LEAN Leadership concept (LEAN Knowledge, Coaching Skills for Managers, Community Leader Training)
Designing new recruiting strategies and processes and establishing social media recruiting
Introducing and implementing a new recruiting and training database (Success Factors) 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)
Participating in 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 actions
Evaluating the performance management system
Conducting management potential analyses
Evaluating and revising existing employee reviews
Developing and enhancing a modular training concept for leadership, soft skills and technical training
Coaching managers
Negotiating with the works council on co-determination-required talent development tools and measures

Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

6 months

Interim Head of HR

CRM Unternehmensberatung

Recruiting specialist and managerial staff, evaluating and introducing new selection methods and processes, active social media recruiting
Serving as point of contact for the management board and managers on all HR related issues (hiring, separations, employee reviews, contracts)
Advising and supporting all managers and employees of the company
Designing and implementing new HR processes, managing hires and terminations, drafting contracts and reference letters
Talent development (evaluating annual reviews, training managers in candidate selection, employee appraisals, low performance, development discussions)
Handling separation and termination processes
Introducing a variable bonus system for DACH locations including clarifying legal requirements in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Identifying and implementing appropriate retention measures
Advising on the execution 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
Collaborating with the CEO on restructuring and strategic repositioning of SMB Sales
Acting as point of contact for all HR related questions (labor law, works constitution law, individual agreements)
Leading negotiations with the works council
Selecting staff as part of a strategy project to improve sales performance
Managing complex labor law separation processes and workforce reductions
Organizing and managing change processes
Conducting a comprehensive potential analysis of Munich SMB Sales and deriving and developing personnel development measures in the context of the relocation to Duisburg
Designing and delivering management training, workshops and training sessions on talent development tools (leadership, employee appraisals, interview techniques, communication, conflict, change)
Conducting coaching for managers and site analyses (high potentials & junior managers)
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 management and leaders on all HR-related issues (hiring, separations, employee meetings, contract management)
Developing HR strategies (recruiting, employer branding, people development) as part of the company's repositioning and expansion
Candidate selection and sourcing, staffing project teams at client sites (IT project management, development, business analysts, architects)
People development (performance management, designing and implementing employee reviews, salary structuring, handling insufficient performance)
Conducting termination and separation processes
Creating standardized job descriptions
Designing and rolling out new HR processes, managing hires and terminations, drafting contracts and reference letters
IT project coaching in various agile software projects: coaching project managers and teams on performance, people management, project organization, communication, and cross-team collaboration
Coaching and advising the management of CT IT Consulting
Implementing a performance management system in a client's IT department, change management, salary structuring, and coaching leaders

Feb 2005 - Jan 2008

3 years

Human Resources Manager

o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Responsible for operational HR advice and support for managers and around 300 employees across different business areas
Advising on HR tools, legal and company regulations, and supporting their implementation in the department
Analyzing, developing, rolling out, and improving HR concepts and tools (people development, selection, leadership)
Leading and facilitating the annual potential review rounds at management level
Independently planning and managing the full recruiting process together with management
Carrying out staff reduction measures and supporting change processes
Conducting complex contract negotiations and salary discussions
Working and negotiating with the works council on HR measures and company agreements
Acting as a point of contact for career development, career paths, and high-potential programs
Facilitating workshops, events, and leadership trainings
Managing three Human Resources Assistants
Designing and implementing HR instruments and processes
Developing a 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 recruiting for the mobile phones division
Consulting managers throughout the entire hiring and transfer process up to the works council approval
Negotiating and finalizing contracts, including variable pay components
Negotiating with the works council
Facilitating leadership discussions
Managing the leadership development program
Working on a project to determine HR metrics
Project management for defining and improving administration and recruiting processes with ARIS for SAP implementation
Advising candidates and departments on contract and transfer conditions
Participating in employee, compensation, and development meetings
Drafting employment contracts and reference letters

Apr 1999 - Feb 2001

1 year 11 months

HR Specialist

Norbert Fröhlich, Systemanalyse

Setting up the HR department
Recruiting and people development
Writing job descriptions, employment contracts, and reference letters
Developing compensation options for permanent and freelance staff
Developing goal agreements
Creating a recruitment concept for IT professionals
Serving as the point of contact for all HR matters
Setting up and organizing HR administration

Apr 1994 - Mar 1999

5 years

Executive Assistant to Management

TV München

Helping build the staff and structure of TV.Berlin
Drafting and preparing contracts for producers and freelancers
Organizing presenter auditions 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 Hr Director, Head Of Hr / Senior Hr Business Partner / Hr Generalist / Talent Developer / Recruiter / Project Manager
Experience In Standalone Hr Roles And Working In Teams
Leadership Experience
Collaboration & Negotiations With The Works Council
Collaboration With The Executive Board, Ceo And Management In Strategy Projects
Representing Hr In Board Meetings On All Personnel-Related Topics
Solid Expertise In Operational And Strategic Hr Work
Involvement In International Strategic & Operational Projects (Recruiting, Accountability, Talent Acquisition & Management)
Alignment Of Hr Communication And Processes (E.G. Recruiting, Leadership, Restructuring, Etc.)
Talent Development And Recruitment Of Executives And Specialist Roles, Operational Hr Support
Certified Professional Scrum Master (Psm 1) & Management 3.0 Agile Leadership Trainer, TÜV-Certified E-Trainer
Lean Management
Experience Negotiating With Works Councils
Crisis Management & Workforce Reduction
Experience 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 Maximilian University of Munich

Business Administration · Munich, Germany

High school diploma

Certifications & licenses

Trainer, TÜV-certified e-trainer

Systemic Coach & Consultant (DBVC)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Information Technology 20.5 y

Avg length 2 y 11 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

Member since

November 2024

Last update

July 2026

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Antje attended Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich for Business Administration.

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

Antje is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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