Claudia Maurer - Interim HR Director DACH and Payroll

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Althengstett, Germany

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Dec 2024 - Jun 2025

7 months

Stockholm, Sweden

Interim HR Director DACH

Essity Group

One of the market leaders in hygiene and health products (including ZEWA, Tempo, TENA and Tork) with around 34,000 employees worldwide and about 5,400 in the DACH region.
Bridging the vacancy, as the previous role holder moved internally to another position in October 2024 and the new role holder will only return from the US in July 2025.
Leading the team of 35 employees (HR Business Partner / Talent Acquisition and Compensation & Benefits).
Continuing the trusted cooperation with the various employee representatives.
Local implementation of company-wide HR projects (Pay Transparency, Employer Branding Plan, DEI Policy, etc.) in cooperation with headquarters in Stockholm.

Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

5 months

Paris, France

HR IT Consultant HR IT Optimization

Akiem SAS

European market leader as a supplier of turnkey solutions for providing locomotives and passenger trains with around 450 employees in 8 European countries.
Cooperation with the internal project manager in analyzing the existing HR IT landscape and deriving recommendations for action.
Building a trusted cooperation with the payroll provider SD Worx.
Obtaining offers for an alternative HR IS and proposals for a future optimization of HR system processes.
Due to budget restrictions, the project was initially completed with the analysis.

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

5 months

Althengstett, Germany

Tendering and awarding contracts

Planungsbüro Ralf Maurer

Support in the architecture office due to the sick leave of the responsible office manager.
Main focus of the work on tendering and awarding the relevant construction trades in the area of energy-efficient refurbishment of existing buildings as well as high-quality new builds.
Monitoring the timely execution of the measures with regard to the funding from KfW and BAFA.

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

3 months

Herzogenaurach, Germany

Interim Director Payroll Germany

Adidas AG

Holding company and German retail and distribution locations of a DAX company.
Analysis of the processes and systems around monthly payroll with an average of 10,000 payroll runs.
Focus on process deviations in payroll services from regulatory processes in line with established procedures and all legal compliance requirements as well as internal controls and SLAs.
The project was handed back after two months to the originally assigned consultant, who had meanwhile fallen ill.

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023

9 months

Stuttgart, Germany

HR Consultant Optimization of Global Payroll Processes

Drees & Sommer SE GmbH

Cooperation with the HR Operations team on process improvements following the process analysis carried out in 2022.
Optimization of communication processes and channels with the respective local service providers as well as the partly used ticketing solution Ivanti.
Support during the change of payroll provider in Spain.
Introduction, training and creation of a user manual for complex reports with the EPI Use Query Manager.
Start of the selection process for an HR Services solution with document management, electronic file, workflow design and electronic signature.
Optimization of cooperation with SAP regarding SF Preferred Service and the responsible Customer Success Partner.

Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

9 months

Stuttgart, Germany

HR Consultant Analysis of Global Payroll Processes

Drees & Sommer SE GmbH

Leading European consulting, planning, and project management company for private and public clients as well as investors, with more than 5,100 employees at 59 locations in 18 countries worldwide.
Analysis of the different payroll processes of the individual country entities (excluding Germany) in cooperation with HR Operations.
Development of recommendations for possible improvements.
Advising senior management and creating an implementation plan.

Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

4 months

Böblingen, Germany

Interim Head of HR DACH

Woerwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Management and professional guidance of the HR team for the headquarters and the DACH region of a medium-sized, family-run pharmaceutical company.
Support for the departments in workforce planning for 2022.
Conceptual redesign and implementation of processes in HR support and administration.
Conceptual and technical redesign of the interface and collaboration with the external payroll provider.

Dec 2020 - Sep 2021

10 months

Germany

HR IT Consultant / Subproject Lead

LGI International GmbH

Providing consulting services in connection with the planned change of the HR system landscape for a global logistics provider.
Managing the selection process to replace the existing HR IT landscape from the longlist to the shortlist to the final new provider Workday.
Creating a roadmap for implementation.
Working with the relevant employee representative bodies.
Responsible project manager for the international rollout as part of the implementation project from the Prepare to the Architect phase.

Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

10 months

Germany

HR IT Consultant

DMK Deutsches Milchkontor Bremen

Providing consulting services in connection with the ongoing HR digitalization project of Germany's largest dairy cooperative.
Supporting the sourcing phase for an HR service delivery tool for the HR shared service center as part of the digitalization initiative.
Decision in favor of UKG/PeopleDoc.
Advising and coaching the project management team as part of the implementation project.

Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

5 months

Germany

HR Management Consultant

Dorsch International Consultants GmbH

Providing consulting services in connection with the ongoing transformation project for a global group of engineering and construction service companies.
Creating role descriptions from the conceptual design through to approval by senior management.
Creating a roadmap for implementation.
Working with the relevant employee representative bodies.
Managing HR activities as part of the acquisition of a newly purchased company (transfer of undertaking and integration into the existing system landscape).

Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

4 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Interim Head of HR

Widex Hörgeräte GmbH / WSA Gruppe

Local project lead as part of the transition of HR processes from the Stuttgart site to the German headquarters in Erlangen.
Support with the transfer of all HR processes previously handled locally into the central HR Shared Service Center.
Support of the transformation process and HR contact person for employees and managers on site.
Preparation of communication as well as design and delivery of workshops on the new processes and systems such as SuccessFactors and myProtime.

May 2019 - Jan 2020

9 months

Böblingen, Germany

Interim Manager SuccessFactors Implementation

Woerwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Functional project lead for the implementation of additional SuccessFactors modules.
Performance management process for the head office in Böblingen and the first management level worldwide.
Preparation of the global rollout for 2020.
Compensation with system-supported management of the annual salary review cycle.
Variable Pay as the calculation module for annual target achievement.
Preparation for the implementation of the Learning Suite in 2020.

Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

8 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Interim Manager Payroll Stabilization

McKesson Europe AG

Analysis of existing processes and systems around payroll for the UK subsidiary with approx. 23,000 employees.
Analysis of the existing process and system landscape in relation to payroll and time management.
Derivation of recommendations for process improvements and an HR IT strategy.
Support of the tender process for a possible co-sourcing of payroll.

Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

1 year 2 months

Böblingen, Germany

Interim Manager HR Business Partner and Project Management

Woerwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Covering the vacancy for the HR Business Partner Germany role, taking over all topics from recruitment to talent development.
Four-month sick leave cover for the payroll specialist, including preparatory payroll tasks.
Support in the implementation of a grading model including job evaluation.
Support in redesigning the current bonus and incentive scheme.
Implementation of the SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting module in addition to Employee Central.
Design and implementation of new ways of recruiting, including a redesign of framework agreements with recruitment service providers.
Subproject lead for Training as part of the implementation of Compliance@Woerwag.

Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

2 years 2 months

Interim Manager Head of Change Leadership

McKesson Europe AG / Stuttgart

Responsible for building the European Change Leadership function as part of the SAP/ERP implementation for country organizations in Norway, the UK, France and Germany.
Development and implementation of standard processes and tools for a global Change Leadership toolbox.
Focus on communication, stakeholder engagement, change readiness, organizational development and training for project team members and end users.
Implementation of a network of local change agents and super users.
Building the central change team from internal employees and external consultants.
Project planning for the entire Change Leadership workstream.
Overall responsibility for the successful implementation of all Change Leadership activities on time, in quality and in budget.
Onboarding of the new Head of Change Leadership.

Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

11 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Interim Senior HR Project Manager

McKesson Europe AG

Leading sub-projects in several strategic HR projects.
HR sub-project lead as part of the global ERP implementation.
Designing a development program (PEP) specifically aimed at the employees of the ERP implementation project.
Sub-project lead for the selection of the global consulting partner for change leadership as part of an RFP process.
Supporting the Transition Services Agreement (TSA) as part of the carve-out from the Haniel Group.
Describing the processes for all HR topics to be separated, such as payroll and pension obligations.
Supporting the finalization of the service contract for payroll during the transition phase.

Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

9 months

Moers, Germany

Interim HR Business Partner Manager

SPX Flow Technology GmbH

Building up the newly created HR Business Partner role for a German subsidiary of a US group.
Taking over the previous tasks from the finance area.
Implementing and improving standard HR processes as well as rolling out group-wide HR requirements such as performance management and talent development.
Implementing a new time tracking system, Time3010 from AZS, including approval workflow and training.
Working with internal and external service providers in recruitment and temporary staffing.
Working with HR teams in the group in the US and UK on the local implementation of framework rules.
Working with controlling on annual planning for headcount and personnel cost budget.
Supporting the transfer of payroll from the local tax advisor to the service provider ADP.
Building a trusting relationship with the newly elected works council.
Searching for, selecting, and onboarding the new HR Business Partner.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Karlsruhe, Germany

Interim Head of HR

Frequentis Comsoft GmbH

Realigning the HR area, including analyzing the current processes and deriving action steps.
Working out an implementation plan with management and repositioning HR as an internal contact.
Supporting the formation of the works council and building a trusting relationship.
Introducing a variable compensation model for managers with changes to individual contracts.
Concluding a works agreement on working time and vacation, including adjustments to time management.
Implementing employee reviews, including the process, form, and training for managers.
Taking part in the industry salary benchmark Lurse High Tech Survey.
Developing key HR metrics including monthly monitoring and risk analysis.
Final implementation of the HR system Sage with the modules payroll, personnel administration, and applicant management.
Implementing software for handling occupational safety training (UWEB2000).
Searching for, selecting, hiring, and onboarding the new Head of HR.

Nov 2005 - Dec 2008

3 years 2 months

Executive Vice President Human Resources International

T-Systems GEI GmbH

Disciplinary management of 4 employees and functional leadership of 16 local HR Business Partners.
Managing a department with about 5,000 employees in 16 countries as part of the integration of gedas AG.
Supporting the global integration process with information events for management.
Building a local HR Business Partner organization in 4 country groups.
Implementing standard HR processes (recruiting, people development, compensation & benefits, reporting) on a global basis.
Structuring and implementing a global reporting process for HR metrics.
Recruiting international management.
Building a global performance management system and implementing cross-company targets.
Project management for the implementation of a global skills and resource management system.
Introducing a process for strategy-oriented employee development.
HR sub-project lead in several M&A projects for the purchase and sale of business units.

Nov 2001 - Oct 2005

4 years

Pune, India

Senior HR Project Manager

T-Systems GEI GmbH

Functional leadership of up to 15 project employees.
HR sub-project lead as part of the founding of the offshore subsidiary in Pune, India.
Building the local HR Business Partner organization, recruiting, HR policies, standard processes, and HR IT (introducing local SAP HR).
Supporting the setup of further offshore and nearshore locations in Brazil, Hungary, and Russia.
Leading negotiations and concluding the group works agreement SAP HR for the sub-group with 25,000 FTE.
Negotiating and implementing a group works agreement for the IT tool learning management.
Employer representative for the IT working group of the group works council.
Supporting the introduction of the company collective agreement T-Systems in cooperation with the Verdi union.

Oct 2000 - Oct 2001

1 year 1 month

HR Project Manager People Development

T-Systems GEI GmbH

Professional leadership of up to 7 project staff.
Design and implementation of a specialist career model for the areas of project and service management, consulting, and sales as an alternative to the management career path.

Apr 1996 - Sep 2000

4 years 6 months

HR Business Partner

debis Systemhaus GEI GmbH

Disciplinary management of 3 employees.
Overall HR responsibility for a business unit with a focus on SAP consulting and around 500 employees.
Design and support of activities related to employer branding and recruiting during employee growth of around 20% per year.
Development and implementation of an onboarding program for new employees.
Responsibility for implementing the new supplementary collective bargaining agreement of IG Metall, including initial grouping and contract conversion.
Introduction of systems for performance reviews and target agreements, as well as training for managers.
Advising the management on new and reorganization projects as well as business transfers under Section 613a of the German Civil Code (BGB).
Contact person for people development, from potential assessments to individual development meetings.

Oct 1991 - Mar 1996

4 years 6 months

HR Administrator

debis Systemhaus GEI GmbH

Handling general HR administration tasks.

Jul 1990 - Sep 1991

1 year 3 months

HR Administrator

Queens Moat Houses Management GmbH

Handling general HR administration tasks.
Responsible contact person for apprenticeship support and coordination with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).

Jul 1987 - Jun 1990

3 years

Sindelfingen, Germany

Trainee as a hotel and catering assistant

Holiday Inn Hotel Sindelfingen

Training as a hotel and catering assistant.

Recruitment Consultant

Carried out several projects in the areas of search, selection, and recruitment of specialists and managers.
Mainly focused on HR and IT.

Consultant

IT services provider with a focus on banking & insurance

Project assignment to analyze the personnel-related cost structure in terms of possible synergies and savings potential.
Optimization of the staff cost ratio by reducing personnel costs.
Extensive data analysis and identification of possible savings effects as well as assessment of financial and time-related effects.
Definition of target values and setting of project goals regarding locations, administration, HR metrics, and staffing structure.
Derivation of detailed recommendations for action with an implementation plan.

Consultant

Company for precision engineering

Project assignment to support the HR organization on its way to a strategic realignment toward the HR business partner model.
Advising HR management on stakeholder management as well as informing and involving all units.
Development of a shared vision for the future work.
Showing opportunities and risks as well as strengths and weaknesses of the organization.
Support in building the new process map and competency model for HR, including the delivery of in-house training.

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Experienced in Information Technology, Healthcare, Tourism, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Construction.

Information Technology

Healthcare

Tourism

Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing

Construction

Business area experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, and Procurement.

Human Resources

Project Management

Information Technology

Customer Service

Operations

Procurement

Summary

Since 09/2009 Freelance interim manager with the following focus areas

Interim Head of HR / business partner in large corporations at levels 2 and 3
Interim HR manager in mid-sized companies
Interim project manager in complex HR projects (e.g. implementation of HR IT systems, restructuring of HR organizations and processes)
Consulting on HR controlling and risk assessment as well as HR process analysis, optimization and design

Since 02/2012 Interim Manager DDIM® and therefore also committed to the DDIM members' code of ethics in all projects.

Also available part-time, depending on the client's needs. Detailed references for all projects on request.

Skills

Proficient In Microsoft Office (Windows & Mac)
Workday / Successfactors / Ukg / Sage Etc.
Spss Statistics (For Controlling And Statistics)
Viflow And Signavio (Process Modeling)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jul 1987 - Jun 1990

Holiday Inn Hotel Sindelfingen

Apprenticeship as hotel and catering clerk · Sindelfingen, Germany

Oct 1984 - Jun 1987

Wirtschaftsgymnasium Calw

general university entrance qualification · Calw, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Interim Manager DDIM®

Human Capital Auditor

DGFP in cooperation with HCC & INQA

HR MBA Advanced Management Program

St Gallen University & DTAG

IHK Nordschwarzwald, Pforzheim

HR Specialist

VWA, Stuttgart

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 28

Experience in Information Technology 18 y

Avg length 1 y 2 m

Longest experience 4 y 5 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, Sweden, France, India)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim HR Director DACH, HR IT Consultant HR IT Optimization, Tendering and awarding contracts

Main industries Information Technology, Healthcare, Tourism

Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology

Qualifications

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Member since

August 2025

Last update

August 2026

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

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

Claudia has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Claudia has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Claudia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Claudia would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim HR Director DACH, HR IT Consultant HR IT Optimization, Tendering and awarding contracts.

Claudia's most recent position is Interim HR Director DACH at Essity Group.

In recent years, Claudia has worked for Essity Group, Akiem SAS, Planungsbüro Ralf Maurer, Adidas AG, and Drees & Sommer SE GmbH.

Claudia is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Tourism, and Healthcare. Claudia also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Construction.

Claudia is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Information Technology. Claudia also has some experience in Customer Service, Operations, and Procurement.

Claudia has recently worked in industries like Construction, Manufacturing, and Transportation.

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

Claudia attended Holiday Inn Hotel Sindelfingen for Apprenticeship as hotel and catering clerk.

Claudia has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Interim Manager DDIM®, Human Capital Auditor, and HR MBA Advanced Management Program.

The availability of Claudia needs to be confirmed.

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