Claudia Fuhrmann - HR Interim Manager

Q: Where is Claudia based?

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

Q: What languages does Claudia speak?

Claudia speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), Russian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Claudia have?

Claudia has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Claudia has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Claudia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Claudia's latest experience?

Claudia's most recent position is Interim HR Manager at Interim HR-Management & Consulting .

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

In recent years, Claudia has worked for Interim HR-Management & Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Claudia most experienced in?

Claudia is most experienced in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Information Technology . Claudia also has some experience in Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Claudia most experienced in?

Claudia is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Sales , and Marketing . Claudia also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Project Management , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Claudia worked in recently?

Claudia has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Claudia worked in recently?

Claudia has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Project Management .

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Jena, Germany

Experience

Apr 2019 - Present

7 years

Interim HR Manager

Interim HR-Management & Consulting

Operational and strategic HR management as well as HR administration
Building, optimizing, and digitizing HR structures and processes
Workforce planning and development
Recruiting of technical and managerial staff (blue collar / white collar)
Implementing HR software solutions and training users
Project management and process management in various mandates

Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

5 months

Jena, Germany

Recruiting Manager

Jenoptik AG

Leading the recruiting team nationwide (4 employees)
Implementing the applicant management software Umantis/Haufe including process design, interface coordination, and user support
Establishing international recruiting structures and managing external service providers
Optimizing the onboarding process
Contributing to HR processes for ISO 9001 certification
Personnel marketing: expanding social media presence and restructuring job postings

Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

10 months

Jena, Germany

Head of Resource Management & Authorized Officer

TowerConsult GmbH

Leading the recruiting and freelancer team (3 full-time employees)
Restructuring the department in terms of revenue and customer development
Leading personnel marketing (online/offline)
Acquiring and organizing training for IT and management areas
Key user for Oktonet (applicant management software)
Quality management including preparation for ISO 9001 re-certification

Feb 2015 - Dec 2017

2 years 11 months

Jena, Germany

HR Resource Management

TowerConsult GmbH

Recruiting and placement of IT professionals and freelancers
Designing and organizing further training
Quality management: preparation for initial and re-certification ISO 9001
Assisting in personnel marketing and writing blog articles

Apr 2010 - Feb 2015

4 years 11 months

Jena, Germany

Branch Manager

Private ptm-Akademie GmbH

Managing the branch and personnel responsibility for three employees
Acquiring, selling, and organizing training in management, HR, and IT
Developing new training programs and personnel development concepts
Quality management representative for five locations (ISO 9001)

Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

2 years 1 month

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Head of Study Programs

Malik Management Zentrum St. Gallen

Leading the department with responsibility for three employees
Business development, marketing, and delivery of management study programs
Doubled program deliveries, increasing revenue by €900,000
Successfully re-accredited the master's program

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Heidelberg, Germany

Head of Sales and Marketing

SRH Hochschule Heidelberg

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Head of Sales and Marketing

SRH Business Academy

Doubled sales

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

Sales Director

SRH Berufliche Rehabilitation

Team leadership

Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

3 years

Executive Board Staff, Marketing/Sales

SRH Learnlife AG

Jan 1999 - Dec 2002

4 years

Second-level support and software consulting

MACH AG

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Professional Services, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Education

Professional Services

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Human Resources

Sales

Marketing

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Customer Service

Summary

As an experienced interim HR manager with over 20 years of expertise in strategic and operational HR management, HR transformations, process optimization, and organizational development, I help companies set up their HR functions to be future-proof, efficient, and professional. For new mandates, I would like to introduce myself as a reliable partner for short-term project assignments.

My working style is solution-oriented, structured, and pragmatic. I take responsibility, drive projects forward in a focused way, and act confidently and reliably in stakeholder management. As a knowledgeable sparring partner, I support executives, managers, employees, and employee representatives equally. Empathy, building trust, and clear communication are key success factors for me - especially in change situations, where I effectively apply my extensive experience in transformation and change processes.

I would be happy to support you with suitable project requests. I look forward to the opportunity to talk with you about potential fields of application or your clients' current needs.

Skills

Building & Developing Modern Hr Structures
Ensuring And Optimizing Hr Processes (On-/offboarding, Workforce Planning & Development, Occupational Integration Management, Skills Matrix, Hr Administration)
Restructuring And Transformation
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (Technical And Managerial Staff, Apprentices, Specialists)
Developing And Implementing Personnel Marketing Strategies
Hr Digitization & Change Management
Preparing And Auditing Payroll
Stakeholder Management: Service Providers, Authorities, Works Council
Labor And Social Security Law
Hr Management - Operational And Strategic
Change & Digitization - Implementing Digital Personnel Files, Hr Software, Ai
Hr Administration - Managing Employee Data, Preparing/auditing Payroll, Drafting References And Contracts, Ensuring Legal Compliance, Internal/external Communication, On-/offboarding, Occupational Integration Management
Hr Process Management - Planning, Controlling, Optimizing Hr Processes
Workforce Planning - Qualitative And Quantitative, Competency Matrix
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition - Applicant Management, Direct Approach, Conducting Interviews
Personnel Marketing - Employer Branding, Digital Channels, Job Fairs
Personnel Development - Target Agreements, Compensation Structures, Training Needs
Labor Law - Contract Drafting, Termination Law, Compliance, Handling Works Council And Hr-related Legal Issues
Ms Office
Sap Hcm
Haufe Umantis
Hrworks
Doxis
Successfactors
Magellan
Join
It
Metals
Mechanical Engineering
Construction
Electrical Engineering
Telecommunications
Services
Shipbuilding
Technical Services
Logistics

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Russian

Elementary

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

Master of Arts · Service Management

Oct 1991 - Jun 1998

University of Bayreuth

Diploma in Business Administration · Human Resources, Organization, Russian · Bayreuth, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SAP HCM User Certification

Train-the-Trainer (AdA)

Project Management Certificate FSU Jena

IHK Specialist in Human Resources

Certified Teletutor

External Auditor DGQ, ISO 9001

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Education 13 y

Avg length 2 y 9 m

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim HR Manager, Recruiting Manager, Head of Resource Management & Authorized Officer

Main industries Education, Professional Services, Information Technology

Main business areas Human Resources, Sales, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Claudia based?

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

What languages does Claudia speak?

Claudia speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Claudia have?

Claudia has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Claudia has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Claudia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Claudia be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Claudia would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim HR Manager, Recruiting Manager, Head of Resource Management & Authorized Officer.

What is Claudia's latest experience?

Claudia's most recent position is Interim HR Manager at Interim HR-Management & Consulting.

What companies has Claudia worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Claudia has worked for Interim HR-Management & Consulting.

Which industries is Claudia most experienced in?

Claudia is most experienced in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Claudia also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Claudia most experienced in?

Claudia is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Sales, and Marketing. Claudia also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Claudia worked in recently?

Claudia has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Claudia worked in recently?

Claudia has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Project Management.

What is Claudia's education?

Claudia holds a Master in Service Management.

Does Claudia have any certificates?

Claudia has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: SAP HCM User Certification, Train-the-Trainer (AdA), and Project Management Certificate FSU Jena.

What is the availability of Claudia?

Claudia is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Claudia?

Claudia's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.