Britta Katherina Kiefer - Building Sales "Growth Thinker"

Q: Where is Britta based?

Britta is based in Ottobrunn, Germany .

Q: What languages does Britta speak?

Britta speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Britta have?

Britta has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Britta has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 21 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Britta may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Britta's latest experience?

Britta's most recent position is Building Sales "Growth Thinker" at BKK - Accelup .

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

In recent years, Britta has worked for BKK - Accelup , Rentschler SE , Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH , and Traxall Germany GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Britta most experienced in?

Britta is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Information Technology , and Biotechnology . Britta also has some experience in Pharmaceutical , Banking and Finance , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Britta most experienced in?

Britta is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Strategy . Britta also has some experience in Finance , Operations , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Britta worked in recently?

Britta has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Biotechnology , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Britta worked in recently?

Britta has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Marketing , and Sales .

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Ottobrunn, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 7 months

Building Sales "Growth Thinker"

BKK - Accelup

Building sales in social media and with the help of AI
Positioning the brand “Growth Thinker for HR”
Training measures in sales and social selling

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

3 years

HR Business Partner

Rentschler SE

Advising the CEO on people management strategy, company culture, and leadership culture
Operational development of HR processes: introduction of a grading system and a transparent compensation & benefits program, development of an employee handbook, obtaining the sponsorship licence for international recruitment in the UK, introduction and training of an annual performance review process, implementation of a leadership development program, talent acquisition at all levels, resolving team and intercultural conflicts, advising the CEO on strategic decisions
Development and delivery of training in Germany, the UK, and the USA for the implementation of Workday (HR system)
Supporting the SVP HR in strategic topics and internal communication
Working on projects: new HR intranet, compensation & benefits

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Interim Head of Talent Acquisition

Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH

Development and presentation of the staffing strategy to the executive board
Selection and negotiation with the chosen vendors
Revision and new development of attractive benefits
Reducing the KPI “time to hire” through standardization
Recruiting for leadership positions
Introduction of competency-based recruiting
Improvement of the onboarding program

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 7 months

Consultant Talent Acquisition and Personnel Selection

Traxall Germany GmbH

Differentiation between bottleneck and key functions to target recruiting channels and methods in a focused way
Definition and implementation of a performance management program
Development of a competitive compensation structure
Coaching the executive management to reach growth targets

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Head of HR / HR Integration Manager

Hitachi Solutions Germany GmbH

Selection and introduction of a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) project to speed up and improve the quality of the hiring process
Introduction of a company-wide mentor program to support agile organizational structures
Development of a structured compensation & benefits program
Introduction of an employee survey and implementation of follow-up measures

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

HR Consultant (Post Merger Integration)

International Campus GmbH (Brookfield Asset Management)

Development of a compensation & benefits program: introduction of a grading system, benchmarking, definition of salary bands, development of bonus and incentive programs
Introduction of an employee development program including an employee review process
Improvement of retention through training and coaching for middle and senior management
Rollout of new, harmonized contracts for all employees for cost control
Recruitment and filling of key positions after the reorganization and optimization of the employer brand

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

HR site management interim / leadership trainer

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co KG

Operational and strategic consulting and support for the site managers and employees
Implementation of the newly defined corporate culture
Design and delivery of workshops and training for first- and second-level managers
Optimization of the budget planning process in terms of efficiency and acceptance

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

HR Business Partner Europe & Africa / Staffing Project Manager

Thyssenkrupp Elevator AG

Advising HR management on the planned internal outsourcing of the staffing process
Coaching the newly introduced HR Business Partners to develop a more strategic role understanding
Support and consulting for the recruitment of key and hard-to-fill positions

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Project Manager for the Development of a Workforce Strategy

Loyalty Partner GmbH (Payback)

Transformation of a company-specific workforce strategy to flexibly cover high, temporary staffing peaks and minimize compliance risks

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

HR Manager CE ad interim

Bio-Rad Laboratories GmbH

Reorganization and workforce reduction to increase efficiency and productivity in HR, sales, marketing, and finance
Advising and coaching managers to increase employee motivation
Support during the introduction of the electronic performance review process
Operational support for all employees and managers in the Central Europe region as well as filling more than 15 critical vacancies within three months

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

HR Consultant and Leadership Trainer

Gerresheimer Regensburg GmbH

Definition and rollout of each HR role in the global HR organization as well as introduction of an individual development program
Integration support for managers of a previously acquired company through development of a set of measures and leadership training on the topic of "Leading in times of change"

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

HR Integration Manager

Bio-Rad Abd Serotec GmbH

Lead the integration of the acquired company Abd Serotec into the Bio-Rad group
Closure of the Düsseldorf site without labor court disputes
Harmonization of employment contract terms and Compensation & Benefits to Bio-Rad conditions, individual contract negotiations and creation of an employee handbook
Strategic consulting and operational support for the Sales Manager EMEA in all HR topics
Operational support for employees in Germany
Conducting the performance and salary review process

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Project Lead Staffing & Talent Management & HR Interim Manager

Haufe Gruppe

Filling all open vacancies in the shortest possible time
HR Business Partner for Haufe Akademie (120 employees)

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

4 years

Organization & Staffing / Learning & Development Manager

GE Capital Germany Holding

Integration lead for the three acquired companies into the holding company
Advising the executive level on strategy in talent acquisition, employer branding and leadership development
Leading the annual review of the HR and organizational development strategy ("Session C")
Development of an overall concept to improve recruiting success and increase employee retention
Leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and ensuring compliance
Design and delivery of leadership development programs
Leading employer branding campaigns involving all employee levels

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

2 years

HR Manager & Integration Manager

GE Auto Service Leasing GmbH

Strategic consulting for management
HR post-merger integration under special conditions ("reverse integration")
Implementation of personnel cost reduction programs during the financial crisis
Introduction of innovative tools to increase employee satisfaction and improve the leadership skills of middle management

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

HR-Manager EMEA

GE Healthcare (GE Medical Systems Information Technologies GmbH)

Set up and recruit a new EMEA leadership team, develop the team and its leadership skills
Comprehensive reorganization and redesign of work processes at EMEA level: reduction of staff in Germany while establishing new regions in MEA (Dubai) and EE (Budapest)
Optimization of recruitment success and infrastructure
Outsourcing of HR administration to a shared service center

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

4 years

HR Consulting & Coaching

Interim commercial director: responsible for finance, order processing and HR in automotive and high-tech companies (5 direct reports / 30 with teams)
Coaching: career guidance and business leadership

Jan 1999 - Dec 2002

4 years

Director HR for Central & Eastern Europe

KPNQwest Germany GmbH

Senior HR business partner for the region (2000–2002)
Rapid workforce expansion and HR harmonization in nine countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Estonia, Czech Republic, Netherlands)
Acquisition of approx. 500 employees within twelve months in the DACH region
Pan-European consulting on HR topics in the context of mergers & acquisitions and post-merger integrations
Restructuring and workforce reduction
Project management and participation in European HR programs: introduction of HR IT systems (PeopleSoft), company-wide employee survey (Gallup Engagement), introduction of bonus programs

Jan 1999 - Dec 1999

1 year

Manager Human Resources Europe

Intuit Deutschland GmbH

Managed the transfer of business to Haufe-Verlag in Germany and closure of the UK office

Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

3 years

Manager Human Resources

Sony International (Europe) GmbH

Built the team to 350 employees within 18 months through an innovative global recruitment strategy and employer brand development
International recruitment under difficult conditions
Cross-cultural team development with 26 nationalities

Jan 1990 - Dec 1997

8 years

Manager Human Resources

Sixt GmbH & Co Autovermietung KG

Operational support for employees and managers
HR project lead: setting up the new call center in Rostock
Building employee development and training in the company (1991–1993)
Management trainee (1990–1991)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication.

Automotive

Information Technology

Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical

Banking and Finance

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy, Finance, Operations, and Marketing.

Human Resources

Project Management

Strategy

Finance

Operations

Marketing

Summary

Competition is no longer local and “among ourselves,” but global. Functions and tools must be mastered that until now were not part of the company’s core strengths. One thing is decisive: people management that is tailored to the company and supports the business strategy.

I have been in people management for more than 35 years and bring experience from HR best-practice corporations, but also from innovative and pragmatic mid-sized companies.

If people management concepts from large companies can be applied in a simple way to enable growth, productivity, and competitiveness for mid-sized businesses, then I am in.

Skills

Building And Implementing Hr Structures And Measures Under Time Pressure.
Restructuring; Outsourcing And Transformations To Make The “Turnaround” Happen
Also Operational Solutions, Such As Improving Talent Acquisition, Introducing An Attractive Salary And Benefits System, Performance Management
As A Coach And Trainer With Multiple Certifications, I Am Happy To Support Employees And Managers In Change Processes.
Strategic, Systemic People Management With A Secure Future
Balancing Company Interests And Employee Expectations
People Management With Clear Words And Accountability
A Lot Of Experience: I Know All The Pitfalls That Come Up When Developing A Culture And Building Structures
A Lot Of Empathy, A Strong Sparring Partner Who Always Aims For A Win-Win Situation For Employees And The Company.

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1984 - Jun 1989

Justus Liebig University

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Giessen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Social Selling Sales and Marketing Training

Social Selling GmbH

Business Coach

Wild Academy

Business Coach

Wild Consulting

Emtrace Coach

Emko Institute

Design Thinking Course

Hasso Plattner Institute

Integration Workshop for Mergers & Acquisitions

GE, London

Organizational Development Course

GE, London

Change Acceleration Workshop; GE Change Management Concept

SyNet, Munich

DVNLP Certified Trainer and Coach

Kutschera Communication, Vienna

Trainer Qualification Certificate / Trainer Certification (AdA)

IHK, Karlsruhe

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 21

Experience in Automotive 21.5 y

Avg length 2 y 7 m

Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Building Sales "Growth Thinker", HR Business Partner, Interim Head of Talent Acquisition

Main industries Automotive, Information Technology, Biotechnology

Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Certifications earned 10

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Britta is based in Ottobrunn, Germany.

Britta speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

Britta has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Britta has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Britta may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Britta would be well-suited for roles such as: Building Sales "Growth Thinker", HR Business Partner, Interim Head of Talent Acquisition.

Britta's most recent position is Building Sales "Growth Thinker" at BKK - Accelup.

In recent years, Britta has worked for BKK - Accelup, Rentschler SE, Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH, and Traxall Germany GmbH.

Britta is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Biotechnology. Britta also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication.

Britta is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Strategy. Britta also has some experience in Finance, Operations, and Marketing.

Britta has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical.

Britta has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Marketing, and Sales.

Britta attended Justus Liebig University for Business Administration.

Britta has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Social Selling Sales and Marketing Training, Business Coach, and Business Coach.

Britta is immediately available for suitable projects.

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