Christian Kargl - Managing Partner HR - Digital Transformation via Personio

Q: Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Otterfing, Germany .

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Managing Partner HR - Digital Transformation via Personio at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Christian has worked for Self-employed and Korian AG .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Professional Services , and Information Technology . Christian also has some experience in Utilities , Media and Entertainment , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Information Technology , and Finance . Christian also has some experience in Legal , Quality Assurance , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Professional Services , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Information Technology , and Strategy .

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Otterfing, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Managing Partner HR - Digital Transformation via Personio

Self-employed

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 10 months

Managing Partner PPL – Digital Transformation & Organizational Dev. Tennet TSO / Hays AG

Self-employed

Dec 2019 - Feb 2022

2 years 3 months

SVP HRM

Korian AG

Reported to the Chief Human Resources Officer
Served as Managing Director at Personnel Services GmbH
Authorized signatory with power of attorney for approx 120 facilities
Member of the Global HR and Business Leadership Team
Led a team of 7 direct reports and approx 80 FTE
Developed payroll and the entire HR infrastructure
Set up and introduced a performance management team
Developed and launched a career path and bonus process
Designed and implemented a compensation structure
Designed and implemented a recruiting strategy
Implemented an ATS with Talentsoft
Coached and advised executives
Managed HR controlling & reporting (monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements), provisions, accruals and the implementation of HR KPIs
Represented the Board of Directors with the works council
Handled legal matters in cooperation with external lawyers and auditors
Implemented HR Power BI
Led HR M&A projects and ISO processes
Expanded HR digitization using existing systems
Implemented a COVID bonus for 25,000 employees

Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

1 year 8 months

Head of HR / Director HR

Joyn GmbH

Reported to the CEO
Supported the merger of ProSiebenSat1 and Discovery
Introduced and implemented GDPR
Led the acquisition of maxdome GmbH and integrated approx 130 employees
Led the acquisition and integration of Eurosport Player
Developed and introduced payroll and the complete HR infrastructure
Introduced Personio as HCM and Lever as ATS
Introduced Workpath for OKRs
Developed and introduced a career path and performance management
Structured recruiting with internal and external providers
Coached and advised executives
Managed company development
Handled HR controlling and provisions
Implemented recruiting, change, and performance management processes
Cooperated with the works council
Oversaw legal matters with external lawyers and auditors

Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

2 years 8 months

HR Director

Schön Klinik Vogtareuth

Reported to the clinic manager/managing director
Had direct responsibility for HR, payroll team, and medical administration
Coached and advised executives
Strategically managed staff development measures with a €450k training budget
Handled HR controlling using SAP FI, BI, HCM, and managed provisions and accruals
Implemented recruiting, change, and performance management using Rexx Systems
Oversaw legal matters with the KAV employers' association and external lawyers
Participated in the introduction of SAP HCM and electronic time tracking
Cooperated with the works council and managed quality processes

Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

1 year 2 months

Head of HR (SVP HR) – Global Team

Lionbridge GmbH

Reporting to the Vice President of HR Global
Member of the management/executive board Central Europe
Direct responsibility for HR operations, payroll and training team
Coaching and consulting of executives
Support for approx 400 employees in CE
Implementation of recruiting, change & performance management
Responsible for implementation of strategic processes for business units
Participation in various HR projects at European and global level
Works council cooperation and legal matters management
Responsible for ISO and ICQ HR Europe in connection with US SOX
Personnel controlling and provisions

Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

3 years

HR Business Partner CE – Europe

Farnell GmbH

Reporting to HR Director Europe and General Manager Central Europe
Member of the management team Central Europe
Direct responsibility for HR operations, payroll and training team
Coaching and consulting of executives
Support of approx 170 employees in DACH and Benelux
Implementation of recruiting, change management, performance management, reward and diversity processes
Participation in HR projects at European and global level
Support and implementation of payroll outsourcing
Legal matters cooperation and HR KPI creation
Application of Hay Grade job evaluation system
Responsible for ICQ HR Europe and payroll execution

Oct 2007 - Dec 2008

1 year 3 months

Senior HR Business Partner Central Functions

Sandoz / Hexal AG

Organization and planning of employees for Financial Reporting & Accounting
Reporting with intercompany partners in approx 120 countries
Project preparation and resource planning for SHAPE ERP project with SAP
Key figure analyses in financial reporting & accounting
Participation in preparation of Global HR key figures mapping in BP&A

Aug 2001 - Dec 2007

6 years 5 months

Deputy Head of HR / Head of Patient Management

Fachklinik Bad Heilbrunn GmbH & Co. KG

Lead negotiations with external partners on collective agreements
Head of department with responsibility for 14+ employees
Lead talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding
Implementation of LOGA2001 payroll system for 3000 employees
HR controlling, provisions and annual financial statements
Processing training applications and travel expenses
Coordination with health insurance and authorities
Key user for Citrix-based HR software introduction
Induction and assessment of HR trainees

Jan 1999 - Jul 2001

2 years 7 months

Deputy Managing Director

Isarpoint GmbH

Reporting to the managing director
Responsibility for approx 35 employees
Key account tasks, budget responsibility and payroll
Correspondence with health insurance and tax offices
Preparation of employment references and travel expense reviews
Personnel statistics creation and maintenance

Sep 1997 - Dec 1998

1 year 4 months

Case Manager / Setup DLZ

AOK Bavaria

Responsible for development of Upper Bavaria region
Cooperation with hospitals, physicians and MVZ
Creation and maintenance of various statistics
Induction of directorate employees

HR Director

KH GmbH Weilheim-Schongau & Klinikum Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Reporting to the CEO
Member of the board management team
Direct responsibility for HR & child care team and medical administration team
Coaching and consulting of executives
Strategic management of personnel development measures and systems implementation
Responsibility for a 400 k€ training budget
HR controlling with fidelis Personnel infoplus, provisions and accruals
Implementation of recruiting, change & performance management
Responsible for legal matters with employers' association KAV and external lawyers
Participation in strategic HR projects and works council cooperation
Quality management processes according to DIN-ISO, KTQ and internal guidelines
Correspondence with authorities and health insurance companies

Lead HR as Senior HR Manager EMEA

Turner Broadcasting Deutschland GmbH

Reporting to the German management & VP HR based in London
Coaching and consulting of executives
Strategic management of personnel development measures
Revision of Data Protection Directives (EU GDPR 2018)
Responsibility for the training budget
Personnel controlling, provisions and accruals
Implementation of recruiting, change & performance management
Responsible for legal matters with external lawyers
Participation and management of strategic HR projects EMEA & global
Cooperation with the works council

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Professional Services, Information Technology, Utilities, Media and Entertainment, and Insurance.

Healthcare

Professional Services

Information Technology

Utilities

Media and Entertainment

Insurance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, Legal, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

Human Resources

Information Technology

Finance

Legal

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Skills

Trainers Of Trainers (Ada)
Certificate Eupd - Occupational Health Management (Bgm)
M&a Experience
Member Of The Federal Association Of Personnel Managers (Bpm)
Extra Degree Leadership Mbti (Impact)
Tn Certified Accountant
Efqm - Assessor
Sap Successfactors Hxm (Continuation & Expansion)
Sap (Hcm, Fi, Bi)
Lotus Notes
Loga2001 By P&i
Tds / Fidelis Hr / Sdworx / Ts
Datev
Personio
Workpath
Slack
Docusign
Lever
Ms-office
Gsuite

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1993 - Jun 1995

Pfleiderer Holzwerkstoffe GmbH & Co. KG Bad Tölz

Industrial business management · Industrial business management · Bad Tölz, Germany

Oct 1987 - Jun 1990

Deutsche Bundespost Munich / Bad Tölz

Specialist in the postal service · Specialist in the postal service · Bad Tölz, Germany

Master of Business Economics · Studies of Economics (Focus on Human Resources) · Munich, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Certificate EuPD - Occupational Health Management (BGM)

EFQM - Assessor

TN Certified Accountant

Trainers of trainers (AdA)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Healthcare 12.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 6 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Partner HR - Digital Transformation via Personio, Managing Partner PPL – Digital Transformation & Organizational Dev. Tennet TSO / Hays AG, SVP HRM

Main industries Healthcare, Professional Services, Information Technology

Main business areas Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

February 2025

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Otterfing, Germany.

What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner HR - Digital Transformation via Personio, Managing Partner PPL – Digital Transformation & Organizational Dev. Tennet TSO / Hays AG, SVP HRM.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Managing Partner HR - Digital Transformation via Personio at Self-employed.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for Self-employed and Korian AG.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Christian also has some experience in Utilities, Media and Entertainment, and Insurance.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Information Technology, and Finance. Christian also has some experience in Legal, Quality Assurance, and Accounting.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Professional Services, and Utilities.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Information Technology, and Strategy.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Master in Studies of Economics (Focus on Human Resources).

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certificate EuPD - Occupational Health Management (BGM), EFQM - Assessor, and TN Certified Accountant.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

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