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

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Experience

Apr 2019 - Present

7 years 2 months

Interim HR Manager

Interim HR Management & Consulting

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

Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

5 months

Jena, Germany

Recruiting Manager

Jenoptik AG

Leading the nationwide recruiting team (4 employees)
Implementing the applicant management software Umantis/Haufe, including process design, interface coordination, and user support
Building international recruiting structures and managing external service providers
Optimizing the onboarding process
Contributing to HR processes for ISO 9001 certification
HR 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 freelance team (3 permanent employees)
Restructuring the department in terms of revenue and client development
Leading HR marketing (online/offline)
Acquiring and organizing training for IT and management
Key user for Oktonet (applicant management software)
Quality management, including preparation for ISO 9001 recertification

Feb 2015 - Dec 2017

2 years 11 months

Jena, Germany

HR Resource Manager

TowerConsult GmbH

Recruiting and placement of IT professionals and freelancers
Designing and organizing training programs
Quality management: preparing initial and recertification for ISO 9001
Collaborating on HR marketing and writing blog posts

Apr 2010 - Feb 2015

4 years 11 months

Jena, Germany

Site Manager

Private ptm-Akademie GmbH

Managing the location and overseeing personnel for three employees
Acquiring, selling, and organizing training in management, HR, and IT
Developing new training offerings and talent development concepts
Quality management officer for five sites (ISO 9001)

Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

2 years 1 month

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Head of Study Programs Division

Malik Management Center St. Gallen

Leading the division, including personnel responsibility for three employees
Acquiring, marketing, and running management study programs
Doubling program runs (revenue growth €900,000)
Successful re-accreditation of the master's program

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Heidelberg, Germany

Head of Sales and Marketing

SRH University Heidelberg

Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

2 years

Head of Sales and Marketing

SRH Business Academy

Doubling revenue

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

Sales Director

SRH Vocational 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

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

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 for the future in an efficient and professional way. 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 purposefully, and act confidently and reliably in stakeholder management. As a competent sparring partner, I support managing directors, leaders, employees, and employee representatives alike. Empathy, building trust, and clear communication are central success factors for me, especially in change situations where I effectively apply my extensive experience in transformation and change processes.

I am happy to support you with suitable project inquiries. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss potential deployment areas or your clients' current needs.

Skills

Setting Up And Developing Modern Hr Structures
Ensuring And Optimizing Hr Processes (Onboarding/offboarding, Workforce Planning And Development, Bem, Skills Matrix, Personnel 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
Personnel Management – Operational And Strategic
Change & Digitization – Implementing Digital Personnel Files, Hr Software, Ai
Personnel Administration – Managing Personnel Data, Preparing/auditing Payroll, Creating References And Contracts, Ensuring Legal Compliance, Internal/external Communication, Onboarding/offboarding, Bem
Hr Process Management – Planning, Control, Optimization Of Hr Processes
Workforce Planning – Qualitative And Quantitative, Competency Matrix
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition – Applicant Management, Direct Sourcing, Conducting Interviews
Personnel Marketing – Employer Branding, Digital Channels, Job Fairs
Personnel Development – Goal Setting, Compensation Structures, Training Needs
Labor Law – Contract Drafting, Termination Law, Compliance, Handling Co-determination And Personnel-related Legal Matters
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 User Certification HCM

Training of Trainers Certification (AdA)

Project Management Certificate, FSU Jena

IHK Human Resources Specialist

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 7 y 1 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

Last Update

May 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 User Certification HCM, Training of Trainers Certification (AdA), Project Management Certificate, and FSU Jena.

What is the availability of Claudia?

Claudia will be available full-time from June 2026.

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.