Navin Hathiramani - HR/Recruiting Consultant

Q: Where is Navin based?

Navin is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Navin speak?

Navin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Navin have?

Navin has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Navin has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 38 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Navin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Navin's latest experience?

Navin's most recent position is Interim Recruiting Manager at Opmobility .

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

In recent years, Navin has worked for Opmobility , Denys GmbH , Fränkische Industrial Pipes GmbH & Co. KG , Jungheinrich , and R+V Versicherungen AG .

Q: Which industries is Navin most experienced in?

Navin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Fashion . Navin also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Telecommunication , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Navin most experienced in?

Navin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Information Technology , and Customer Service . Navin also has some experience in Operations , Finance , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Navin worked in recently?

Navin has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Manufacturing , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Navin worked in recently?

Navin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Customer Service , and Information Technology .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

5 months

Sinntal, Germany

Interim Recruiting Manager

Opmobility

Business area: Automotive / exteriors
Lead recruiter for all plant areas (technicians, operators, engineers - blue and white collar)
Supporting central talent acquisition for manager and back-office positions
IT/HR systems: SuccessFactors, SAP HCM
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews to make an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Managing candidates from application to contract drafting
Actively sourcing and recruiting candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stack Overflow)
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Employer branding and personnel marketing
Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with departments

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025

7 months

Interim Recruiting Manager

Denys GmbH

Business area: civil engineering, infrastructure construction
Lead recruiter for all business areas (engineering, development, blue collar, finance, marketing, HR) with sole responsibility for skilled and unskilled civil engineering workers
IT/HR systems: Tellent/Recruitee
Actively sourcing and recruiting candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stack Overflow)
Implementing and customizing applicant management systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interviewing skills
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, job fairs, and information sessions to attract talent
Organizing and overseeing the onboarding process for new employees

Jul 2024 - Dec 2024

6 months

Interim Recruiting Manager

Fränkische Industrial Pipes GmbH & Co. KG

Business area: plant and mechanical engineering
Lead recruiter for all business areas (engineering, development, blue collar, finance, marketing, HR)
IT/HR systems: SAP SuccessFactors
Actively sourcing and recruiting candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stack Overflow)
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interviewing skills
Shaping a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing, and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient workflows
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Creating and publishing job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

3 months

Interim Active Sourcer

Jungheinrich

Business area: mechanical engineering, warehouse vehicles
Task: active sourcing for various areas (sales/project management/mechanical & plant engineering development)
IT/HR systems: Prescreen, Onlyfy, LinkedIn Recruiter
Actively sourcing and recruiting candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stack Overflow) and conducting telephone pre-interviews
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Shaping a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)

Sep 2023 - Mar 2024

7 months

Interim Recruiting Manager

R+V Versicherungen AG

Business area: insurance
Lead recruiter for IT positions
IT/HR systems: SAP HCM / e-rec
Actively sourcing and recruiting candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stack Overflow)
Organizing and facilitating assessment centers for leadership positions and conducting interview training
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Shaping a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews to make an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Managing candidates from application to contract drafting

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

6 months

Interim Recruiting Manager

Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank

Business area: financial services, distribution of government funds
Lead recruiter for the IT, legal and board committees
IT/HR systems: Haufe Umantis, SAP HCM
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, and organized and moderated interviews with the departments
Organized and participated in recruiting events, fairs and info sessions to attract talent
Organized and supported the onboarding process for new employees
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support of applicants
Designed, implemented and continuously improved recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Created reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

6 months

Friedrichshafen, Germany

Interim Active Sourcer

ZF

Business area: Automotive
Task: Active sourcing for autonomous driving (mechanical engineers, R&D & AI experts)
IT/HR systems: Prescreen, Onlyfy, LinkedIn Recruiter
Actively approached and attracted candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducted phone pre-screening interviews
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Organized and participated in recruiting events, fairs and info sessions to attract talent
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support of applicants
Created reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

6 months

Interim Recruiting Manager

Zeppelin Systems

Business area: plant and mechanical engineering
Lead recruiter for all divisions (engineering, development, blue collar, finance, marketing, HR)
IT/HR systems: Workday
Actively approached and attracted candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducted phone pre-screening interviews
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, and organized and moderated interviews with the departments
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support of applicants
Designed, implemented and continuously improved recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Created reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

3 months

Soest, Germany

Interim Recruiting Manager

Magna

Business area: Automotive
Task: For the launch of a 24/7, 3-shift operation, 300 blue collar workers had to be hired within 12 weeks
IT/HR systems: SAP SuccessFactors
Actively approached and attracted candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducted phone pre-screening interviews
Implemented and customized applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, and organized and moderated interviews with the departments
Conducted interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interviewing skills
Organized and participated in recruiting events, fairs and info sessions to attract talent
Organized and supported the onboarding process for new employees
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support of applicants
Designed, implemented and continuously improved recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Created reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Managed candidates from the application process through contract finalization

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year 1 month

Germany

Interim Talent Acquisition Expert

ALDI Süd

Business area: grocery retail
Task: Lead recruiter for IT Finance & Administration (IT positions, mainly SAP experts)
IT/HR systems: SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM
Coordinated and organized assessment centers for leadership positions and conducted interview training
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, and organized and moderated interviews with the departments
Organized and supported the onboarding process for new employees
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support of applicants
Created reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Managed candidates from application through contract negotiation

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

6 months

Interim Recruiting Manager

Quandoo

Business area: Restaurant reservation system
Role: Lead recruiter for web development positions (Software developers, DevOps, Product Owners, SCRUM and Agile Coaches) and all back-office positions (Finance, HR)
IT/HR systems: SmartRecruiter
Proactively approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting phone pre-interviews
Supporting and organizing assessment centers for leadership positions and conducting interview training
Implementing and customizing applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Assisting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and improving interview workflows
Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications and organizing and moderating interviews with hiring teams
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve discussion techniques
Organizing and attending recruiting events, trade fairs and information sessions to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Creating a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Generating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Managing candidates from application through to contract negotiation

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

6 months

Interim Manager Recruiting

Beiersdorf

Business area: Pharma, cosmetics & hygiene
Role: Lead recruiter for finance, marketing, legal and venture capital
IT/HR systems: SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM
Proactively approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting phone pre-interviews
Assisting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and improving interview workflows
Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications and organizing and moderating interviews with hiring teams
Creating a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Generating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Managing candidates from application through to contract negotiation

Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 10 months

Support Employee

SumUp

Business area: Financial and payment services
Role: Lead recruiter for web development positions (Software developers, DevOps, Product Owners, SCRUM and Agile Coaches)
IT/HR systems: Greenhouse
Proactively approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting phone pre-interviews
Assisting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and improving interview workflows
Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications and organizing and moderating interviews with hiring teams
Creating a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Generating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Managing candidates from application through to contract negotiation

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

9 months

Support Employee

BB-Onsite

Business area: Event marketing
Role: Support helpdesk for setting up two-factor authentication
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Freelance online support agent for the markets in South America, Europe and South Korea

May 2020 - Dec 2020

8 months

Interim Managing Associate

KornFerry

Business area: Recruitment consulting
Role: Various clients including industrial cable manufacturers with positions in technical sales, project management and plant engineering
IT/HR systems: Various, including Taleo & SuccessFactors
Proactively approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting phone pre-interviews
Implementing and customizing applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Assisting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and improving interview workflows
Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications and organizing and moderating interviews with hiring teams
Organizing and attending recruiting events, trade fairs and information sessions to attract talent
Creating a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Generating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

6 months

Interim Talent Acquisition Expert

RWE Renewables

Business area: Energy
Role: Lead recruiter for legal, finance, engineering & HR divisions
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all aspects of recruitment processes and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, organized and moderated interviews with departments
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Generated reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

4 months

Interim Talent Acquisition Expert

MunichRe

Business area: Reinsurance
Role: Lead recruiter for the IT division
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all aspects of recruitment processes and strategic talent acquisition
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Generated reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

9 months

Interim Talent Acquisition Manager

Metro AG

Business area: Wholesale / Retail / E-Commerce
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Actively sourced and attracted candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stack Overflow)
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all aspects of recruitment processes and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, organized and moderated interviews with departments
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designed, implemented, and continuously optimized recruiting processes to ensure efficient workflows
Generated reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

6 months

Interim Talent Acquisition Manager

Fressnapf SE

Business area: Retail / E-Commerce
Role: Established a dedicated recruitment unit / Lead recruiter for digital roles
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Actively sourced and attracted candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stack Overflow) and conducted phone screenings
Supported and organized assessment centers for leadership roles and conducted interviewer training
Implemented and adapted applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all aspects of recruitment processes and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, organized and moderated interviews with departments
Conducted interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interviewing skills
Organized and participated in recruiting events, job fairs, and information sessions to attract talent
Organized and oversaw the onboarding process for new hires
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designed, implemented, and continuously optimized recruiting processes to ensure efficient workflows
Generated reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

5 months

Germany

Interim-Recruiting-Manager

Samsung Electronics Germany GmbH

Sector: Consumer electronics
Responsibility: Hired 13 employees
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designed, implemented, and continuously optimized recruiting processes to ensure efficient workflows
Generated reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Actively sourced and attracted candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stack Overflow)
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all aspects of recruitment processes and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, organized and moderated interviews with departments
Organized and participated in recruiting events, job fairs, and information sessions to attract talent

Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

5 months

Germany

Interim Recruiting Manager

Yara Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

Industry: Digital Agriculture / Agribusiness
Scope: 23 employees
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Active outreach and sourcing of candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting phone-based preliminary interviews
Implementation and customization of applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all aspects of the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, organized and moderated interviews with the business units
Conducted interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview techniques
Organized and attended recruiting events, job fairs, and info sessions to attract talent
Organized and supported the onboarding process for new employees
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support of applicants
Designed, implemented, and continuously optimized recruiting processes to ensure efficiency
Created reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Managed candidates from the application process through to contract negotiation

Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

3 months

Senior Tech Recruiter

Smaato Inc

Business field: Adtech
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Active outreach and sourcing of candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting phone-based preliminary interviews
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all aspects of the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, organized and moderated interviews with the business units
Organized and attended recruiting events, job fairs, and info sessions to attract talent
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support of applicants
Designed, implemented, and continuously optimized recruiting processes to ensure efficiency
Created reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

10 months

Germany

Senior Tech Recruiting Specialist

Zalando SE

Industry: E-Commerce / Technology
Responsibility: 34 hires
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Implementation and customization of applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all aspects of the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, organized and moderated interviews with the business units
Conducted interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview techniques
Organized and attended recruiting events, job fairs, and info sessions to attract talent
Organized and supported the onboarding process for new employees
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support of applicants
Created reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Managed candidates from the application process through to contract negotiation

Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

6 months

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Business field: IT consulting
Role: Recruiter responsible for Data Science
IT/HR systems: Taleo
Active outreach and sourcing of candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting phone-based preliminary interviews
Supported department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advised HR management on all aspects of the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewed and evaluated applications, organized and moderated interviews with the business units
Organized and attended recruiting events, job fairs, and info sessions to attract talent
Organized and supported the onboarding process for new employees
Shaped a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support of applicants
Designed, implemented, and continuously optimized recruiting processes to ensure efficiency
Created reports on recruiting activities and maintained and customized the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducted phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Created and posted job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Managed candidates from the application process through to contract negotiation

Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years

Student / Freelance Recruiter

Comcave College

Daily online courses on HR-related topics, including German labor law
Successfully passed the exam and certified as 'Management Assistant for Personnel Services'
Acquired, evaluated, qualified, supported and advised clients, including negotiating contract terms
Sourced, selected, and advised potential IT specialists for my clients
Advised client management on recruitment and talent development
Marketed services in recruiting and personnel management
Built and expanded the client and candidate database
Key account management for CSC Germany, Amer Sports, NEO Business Partners
Provided client support to other IT consulting firms and industries in recruitment and talent development

Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

1 year

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior RPO Recruiter

KornFerry Futurestep International

Sector: HR and management consulting
Role: Senior recruiter in various RPO projects, including Atos, Cummins and others
IT/HR systems: Taleo
Actively sourcing and attracting candidates through various professional platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting phone screenings
Implementing and adapting applicant management systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting department managers in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all recruiting process issues and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, and organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Organizing and attending recruiting events, fairs and information sessions to attract talent
Contributing to a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining/customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment

Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

1 year

London, United Kingdom

Senior RPO Recruiter

ResourceBank Recruitment Limited

Sector: HR and management consulting
Role: Senior recruiter for the DACH region in the Pitney-Bowes project
IT/HR systems: Taleo
Reviewing and evaluating applications, and organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve their interviewing techniques
Organizing and attending recruiting events, fairs and information sessions to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Contributing to a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient operations
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining/customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Creating and posting job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates throughout the application process up to contract finalization

May 2011 - Nov 2011

7 months

Brussels, Belgium

External Consultant

itelco

Sector: HR and management consulting
Task: Rebuilding an IT recruitment service
IT/HR systems: Carerix
Implementing and adapting applicant management systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting department managers in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all recruiting process issues and strategic talent acquisition
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve their interviewing skills
Contributing to a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining/customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Creating and posting job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Apr 2010 - Jun 2012

2 years 3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

HR-Business Partner / Event-Manager

bb onsite GmbH

Sector: Event management agency
Role: Recruiting, support and payroll accounting for event staff
IT/HR systems: Lexware
Actively sourcing and attracting candidates through various platforms (employment agency, universities, Stepstone) and conducting phone pre-screenings
Implementing and adapting applicant management systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting department managers in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all recruiting process issues and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, and organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Organizing and attending recruiting events, fairs and information sessions to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Contributing to a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient workflow
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining/customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Creating and posting job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Processing payroll with Lexware and transferring wages and salaries to employees
Supporting candidates from application through to contract finalization

Jan 2009 - Jun 2013

4 years 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

HR-Business Partner / Event-Manager

eparec Navin Hathiramani Personal- und Unternehmensberatung

Sector: Event management agency
Role: Recruiting, support and payroll accounting for event staff
IT/HR systems: Lexware
Actively sourcing and attracting candidates through various professional platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting phone pre-screenings
Implementing and adapting applicant management systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting department managers in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all recruiting process issues and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, and organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Organizing and attending recruiting events, fairs and information sessions to attract talent
Contributing to a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining/customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Creating and posting job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Apr 2008 - Dec 2008

9 months

Wiesbaden, Germany

Key Account Manager

Goetzfried AG

Business area: HR and management consulting
Responsibility: Establishing and expanding the permanent placement division, deputy team lead for permanent placements
IT/HR Systems: In-house system
Implementing and customizing applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting the department head in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, and organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interviewing skills
Shaping a positive candidate journey through professional communication and applicant care
Designing, implementing, and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Client acquisition and account management
Creating and posting job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Jul 2005 - Mar 2008

2 years 9 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Client Manager

apentia consulting

Business area: HR and management consulting
Responsibility: Building and expanding an HR consultancy specialized in placing SAP experts
IT/HR Systems: In-house system
Proactively sourcing and attracting candidates via business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow), and conducting phone pre-interviews
Implementing and customizing applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting the department head in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, and organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interviewing skills
Organizing and attending recruiting events, trade fairs, and info sessions to attract talent
Shaping a positive candidate journey through professional communication and applicant care
Designing, implementing, and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Client acquisition and account management
Creating and posting job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Mar 2004 - Jun 2005

1 year 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Recruitment Consultant Permanent

Computer Futures Solutions

Business area: HR and management consulting
Responsibility: Placing SAP experts in permanent positions
IT/HR Systems: In-house system
Proactively sourcing and attracting candidates via business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow), and conducting phone pre-interviews
Supporting the department head in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, and organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interviewing skills
Shaping a positive candidate journey through professional communication and applicant care
Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting phone and virtual interviews for initial candidate assessment
Creating and posting job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Oct 2003 - Feb 2004

5 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Call Center Agent

SNT Deutschland

Business area: Telemarketing and online marketing
Responsibility: Phone sales and B2C customer support for various clients
IT/HR Systems: MS Access, in-house systems
Project Weltbild Verlag (outbound): Reacquiring dissatisfied and former customers
Project newspaper and magazine marketing (outbound): Subscription sales
Project Volkswagenbank (inbound): Customer service for bank clients and prospects

Apr 2003 - Sep 2003

6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Call Center Agent

Verschiedene Auftraggeber

Business area: Product promotion/marketing
Responsibility: Phone sales and B2C customer support for various clients
IT/HR Systems: MS Access, in-house systems
Project Weltbild Verlag (outbound): Reacquiring dissatisfied and former customers
Project newspaper and magazine marketing (outbound): Subscription sales
Project Volkswagenbank (inbound): Customer service for bank clients and prospects

Apr 1999 - Apr 2002

3 years 1 month

Eschborn, Germany

Customer Operations Manager / 3rd Level Support Specialist

Equant Global Networks

Business area: telecommunications providers and service providers
Responsibility: operations management of data networks
IT/HR systems: proprietary system
Position: Support Specialist (11/2000 - 04/2002)
Responsible for operating the data network of the following major clients: BMW, Boston Consulting Group
Point of contact for escalations in case of chronic and/or long-term outages
Monthly reporting (SLA, KPI, statistics) to clients
Responsible for compliance with SLAs and KPIs
Presales support for Key Account Managers
Preparation of emergency plans for the above major clients
Position: 3rd Level Support Specialist (04/1999 - 10/2000)
Processing trouble tickets
2nd and 3rd level - supporting clients with disruptions and failures of their data networks
Support specialist for CAMPUS – service project for global hardware and software of the Lufthansa Group

May 1998 - Mar 1999

11 months

Dreieich, Germany

IT Administrator / Commercial Clerk

Unitextil GmbH

Business area: textile import & trading
Responsibility: implementation and maintenance of all IT and telecommunications systems
IT/HR systems: proprietary system
Selection of ISPs and carriers
Central point of contact for the group's IT department regarding processes and communication
IT support for local management and staff

Apr 1993 - Apr 1998

5 years 1 month

Eschborn, Germany

Managing Partner

Asiatex Import – Export GmbH

Business area: textile import & trading / family-owned business
Responsibility: managing the family-owned company
IT/HR systems: proprietary system
Customer acquisition and customer support
Financial accounting
Customs clearance of goods
Preparation of payroll and salary accounting
Responsible for internal IT and telecommunications systems

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Retail, Fashion, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication, and Manufacturing.

Professional Services

Retail

Fashion

Banking and Finance

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, and Logistics.

Human Resources

Information Technology

Customer Service

Operations

Finance

Logistics

Summary

With over 20 years of HR experience, I offer comprehensive support for and/or management of HR and recruiting teams. My expertise includes 360° recruiting, active sourcing, applicant management, process and HRIS consulting, contract negotiation, and onboarding.

I also have knowledge and experience in general HR tasks such as workforce planning, personnel administration, and employee support.

Goal: To create and sustainably implement an efficient and successful application process for candidates and departments.

Skills

Operational Recruiting

Develop Job Descriptions/Ads
Active Sourcing
Pre-Selection Of Applicants
Telephone/Video Screening Interviews
Conducting Interviews By Phone/Video/In Person
Assessment Centers (Managers)
Reporting & Data Maintenance In Ats/Hris
Strategic Recruiting
Ats/Hris Implementation / Customizing
Hr Management Consulting
Hiring Manager / Department Lead Consulting
Process Design & Implementation
Interview Training For Managers / Interviewers
Team Leadership
Employer Branding
Creating A Positive Candidate Journey
Internal & External Job Ad Posting
Trade Fairs / Event Management
Expanding Talent Pool
Managing Social Media
Designing/Implementing Referral Programs
Designing Employee Benefits

Hr Activities

Contract Drafting
Onboarding
Employee Support On Hr Matters
Preparing Works Council Hearings
Preparing And/Or Processing Payroll

Communication & Interview Techniques

Traditional Interviews / Questions
Competency-Based Questions / Star Method
Contract / Salary Negotiation
Presentations / Training / Lectures

Ats & Hris Software As User/Key User

Sap Successfactors
Workday
Taleo
Greenhouse
Sap Hr / Hcm
Other (Recruitee, Personio, Smartrecruiters, Onlyfy, Softgarden, In-House Development, Lexware, Datev, Etc.)

Ats/Hris Implementation/Customizing

Greenhouse
Recruitee
Workday
Other (Softgarden, Lexware, In-House Development, Etc.)

Other Software

Ms Office / 365
Google Workspace
Other Office Software (Adobe, Jira, Confluence, Etc.)
Communication Tools (Ms Teams, Slack, Zoom, Webex, Etc.)

Industries

E-Commerce / Retail / Consumer Goods / Pharma
Automotive / Plant & Machinery Manufacturing
Banking / Insurance / Financial Services
Construction / Energy / Chemicals / Logistics
It / Software / It Services / Telecommunications
Hr / Personnel Consulting

Blue Collar / White Collar

White Collar
Blue Collar

Recruiting Areas Overseen

It (Software Developers, Consultants, Architects, Etc.)
Hr & Legal
Sales & Sales
Finance (Controllers, Accountants, Etc.)
Marketing & Pr
Engineers (Construction, Mechanical, Chemical, Etc.)
Specialists (Technicians, Service, Etc.)

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

French

Elementary

Education

Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

IHK Frankfurt

Personnel Services Clerk · Frankfurt, Germany

Aug 1991 - Jun 1993

Albert-Einstein-Schule

Advanced Technical College Entrance Qualification · Schwalbach am Taunus, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Management Assistant for Personnel Services

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 38

Experience in Professional Services 13 y

Avg length 1 y

Longest experience 5 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Recruiting Manager, Interim Active Sourcer, Interim Talent Acquisition Expert

Main industries Professional Services, Retail, Fashion

Main business areas Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

May 2026

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Navin based?

Navin is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Navin speak?

Navin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Navin have?

Navin has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Navin has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 38 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Navin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Navin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Navin would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Recruiting Manager, Interim Active Sourcer, Interim Talent Acquisition Expert.

What is Navin's latest experience?

Navin's most recent position is Interim Recruiting Manager at Opmobility.

What companies has Navin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Navin has worked for Opmobility, Denys GmbH, Fränkische Industrial Pipes GmbH & Co. KG, Jungheinrich, and R+V Versicherungen AG.

Which industries is Navin most experienced in?

Navin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Fashion. Navin also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Telecommunication, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Navin most experienced in?

Navin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Information Technology, and Customer Service. Navin also has some experience in Operations, Finance, and Logistics.

Which industries has Navin worked in recently?

Navin has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and Retail.

Which business areas has Navin worked in recently?

Navin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Customer Service, and Information Technology.

What is Navin's education?

Navin attended IHK Frankfurt for Personnel Services Clerk.

Does Navin have any certificates?

Navin has 1 certificate: Management Assistant for Personnel Services.

What is the availability of Navin?

Navin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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