Navin Hathiramani - Interim Recruiting Manager, 20 Years

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Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

5 months

Sinntal, Germany

Interim Recruiting Manager

Opmobility

Business area: Automotive / Exteriors
Responsible recruiter for all plant areas (Technicians, Operators, Engineers - Blue and White Collar)
Supporting central Talent Acquisition with manager and back-office positions
IT/HR systems: Successfactors, SAP HCM
Preparing reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Preparing and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates from the application process through contract preparation
Actively approaching and attracting candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow)
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Employer branding and personnel marketing
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025

7 months

Interim Recruiting Manager

Denys GmbH

Business area: Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Construction
Responsible recruiter for all business areas (Engineering, Development, Blue Collar, Finance, Marketing, HR), with sole responsibility for skilled and unskilled workers in civil engineering
IT/HR systems: Tellent/Recruitee
Actively approaching and attracting candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow)
Implementing and customizing applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview techniques
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs, and information events to attract talent
Organizing and supporting 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
Responsible recruiter for all business areas (Engineering, Development, Blue Collar, Finance, Marketing, HR)
IT/HR systems: SAP SuccessFactors
Actively approaching and attracting candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow)
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview techniques
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Designing, implementing, and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Preparing reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Preparing and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

3 months

Interim Active Sourcer

Jungheinrich

Business area: Mechanical Engineering, Warehouse Vehicles
Assignment: Active sourcing for various areas (Sales/Project Management/Development in Mechanical & Plant Engineering)
IT/HR systems: (Prescreen, Onlyfy, LinkedIn Recruiter)
Actively approaching and attracting candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) as well as conducting initial telephone interviews
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Preparing reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)

Sep 2023 - Mar 2024

7 months

Interim Recruiting Manager

R+V Versicherungen AG

Business area: Insurance
Responsible recruiter for IT positions
IT/HR systems: SAP HCM / e-rec
Actively approaching and attracting candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow)
Supporting and organizing assessment centers for management positions as well as conducting interview training
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Preparing reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Preparing and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates from the application process through contract preparation

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

6 months

Interim Recruiting Manager

Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank

Business area: Financial services, distribution of government funds
Responsible recruiter for the IT, Legal and Committees divisions
IT/HR systems: Haufe Umantis, SAP HCM
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information events to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Preparing reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements 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 the Autonomous Driving division (mechanical engineers, R&D & AI experts)
IT/HR systems: (Prescreen, Onlyfy, LinkedIn Recruiter)
Actively approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting telephone pre-screening interviews
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information events to attract talent
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Preparing reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

6 months

Interim Recruiting Manager

Zeppelin Systems

Business area: Plant and mechanical engineering
Responsible recruiter for all business areas (Engineering, Development, Blue Collar, Finance, Marketing, HR)
IT/HR systems: Workday
Actively approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting telephone pre-screening interviews
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Preparing reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

3 months

Soest, Germany

Interim Recruiting Manager

Magna

Business area: Automotive
Task: 300 Blue Collar workers had to be hired within 12 weeks to introduce a 3-shift 24/7 operation
IT/HR systems: SAP SuccessFactors
Actively approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) and conducting telephone pre-screening interviews
Implementing and adapting applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview techniques
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information events to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Preparing reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates from the application process through contract preparation

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year 1 month

Germany

Interim Talent Acquisition Expert

ALDI Süd

Business area: Food retail
Task: Responsible recruiter for IT Finance & Administration (IT positions, mainly SAP experts)
IT/HR systems: SAP Succesfactors, SAP HCM
Supporting and organizing assessment centers for management positions and conducting interview training
Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Preparing reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates from the application process through contract preparation

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

6 months

Interim Recruiting Manager

Quandoo

Business area: Restaurant reservation system
Role: Responsible recruiter for web development positions (SW Entwickler, DevOps, Product Owner, SCRUM, Agile Coaches) as well as all back-office positions (Finance, HR)
IT/HR systems: SmartRecruiter
Proactive outreach to and acquisition of candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) as well as conducting telephone pre-screenings
Supporting and organizing assessment centers for leadership positions as well as conducting interview training
Implementing and adapting applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting department management in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview skills
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information events to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Contributing to a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates from the application process through contract preparation

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

6 months

Interim Manager Recruiting

Beiersdorf

Business area: Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & hygiene
Role: Responsible recruiter for the areas of Finance, Marketing, Legal and Venture Capital
IT/HR systems: SAP Succesfactors, SAP HCM
Proactive outreach to and acquisition of candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) as well as conducting telephone pre-screenings
Supporting department management in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Contributing to a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates from the application process through contract preparation

Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 10 months

Support-Mitarbeiter

SumUp

Business area: Financial and payment services
Role: Responsible recruiter for web development positions (SW Entwickler, DevOps, Product Owner, SCRUM, Agile Coaches)
IT/HR systems: Greenhouse
Proactive outreach to and acquisition of candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) as well as conducting telephone pre-screenings
Supporting department management in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Contributing to a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates from the application process through contract preparation

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

9 months

Support Mitarbeiter

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 of South America, Europe and South Korea

May 2020 - Dec 2020

8 months

Interim Managing Associate

KornFerry

Business area: Recruitment consultancy
Role: Various clients, including an industrial cable manufacturer with positions in Technical Sales, project management and plant engineering
IT/HR systems: various, including Taleo & Successfactors
Proactive outreach to and acquisition of candidates via various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) as well as conducting telephone pre-screenings
Implementing and adapting applicant tracking systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting department management in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information events to attract talent
Contributing to a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
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: Responsible recruiter for the Legal, Finance, Engineering & HR divisions
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
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 the departments
Helping create a positive Candidate Journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

4 months

Interim Talent Acquisition Expert

MunichRe

Business area: Reinsurance
Role: Responsible recruiter for the IT division
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
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
Helping create a positive Candidate Journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements 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 approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow)
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 the departments
Helping create a positive Candidate Journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements 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: Building a dedicated recruitment department / Responsible recruiter for the Digital division
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Actively approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) as well as conducting telephone pre-interviews
Supporting and organizing assessment centers for management positions as well as conducting interview training
Implementing and adapting 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 the departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview techniques
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information events to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Helping create a positive Candidate Journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

5 months

Germany

Interim-Recruiting-Manager

Samsung Electronics Germany GmbH

Industry: Consumer electronics
Role: Hires: 13
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Helping create a positive Candidate Journey through professional communication and support for applicants
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure an efficient workflow
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Actively approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow)
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 the departments
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information events to attract talent

Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

5 months

Germany

Interim-Recruiting-Manager

Yara Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

Industry: Digital Agriculture / Agribusiness
Team size: 23 employees
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Proactive sourcing and engaging candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) as well as conducting telephone pre-screening interviews
Implementing and customizing applicant tracking 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 the specialist departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview techniques
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information sessions to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient workflows
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for the initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates throughout the application process up to contract preparation

Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

3 months

Senior Tech Recruiter

Smaato Inc

Business area: Adtech
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Proactive sourcing and engaging candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) as well as conducting telephone pre-screening interviews
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 the specialist departments
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information sessions to attract talent
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient workflows
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for the initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements 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
Assignment: 34 hires
IT/HR systems: Zendesk Ticketing System
Implementing and customizing applicant tracking 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 the specialist departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview techniques
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information sessions to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for the initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates throughout the application process up to contract preparation

Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

6 months

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Business area: IT Consulting
Assignment: Recruiter responsible for the Data Science division
IT/HR systems: Taleo
Proactive sourcing and engaging candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) as well as conducting telephone pre-screening interviews
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 the specialist departments
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information sessions to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient workflows
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for the initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates throughout the application process up to contract preparation

Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years

Student / Freelance Recruitment Consultant

Comcave College

Daily online courses on HR-related topics, including German employment law
Successfully passed the examination and obtained certification as „Managementassistent für Personaldienstleistungen”
Acquiring, evaluating, qualifying, supporting and advising clients, including negotiating contract terms
Sourcing, selecting and advising potential IT specialists for my clients
Advising client management in the areas of recruitment and employee development
Marketing recruitment and HR management services
Building and expanding the client and candidate database
Key Account Management for CSC Deutschland, Amer Sports, NEO Business Partners
Supporting clients from other IT consulting companies and industries in the areas of recruitment and employee development

Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

1 year

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior RPO Recruiter

KornFerry Futurestep International

Industry: Personnel and management consulting
Role: Senior Recruiter in various RPO projects, including Atos, Cummins & others
IT/HR systems: Taleo
Proactive sourcing and recruitment of candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) as well as conducting telephone pre-screening interviews
Implementation and customization of applicant tracking 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 assessing applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information events to attract talent
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient operations
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for the initial assessment of candidates

Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

1 year

London, United Kingdom

Senior RPO Recruiter

ResourceBank Recruitment Limited

Industry: Personnel and management consulting
Role: Senior Recruiter DACH for the Pitney-Bowes project
IT/HR systems: Taleo
Reviewing and assessing applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview skills
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information events to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient operations
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for the initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Supporting candidates from the application process through contract preparation

May 2011 - Nov 2011

7 months

Brussels, Belgium

External Consultant

itelco

Industry: Personnel and management consulting
Role: Rebuilding an IT recruitment agency
IT/HR systems: Carerix
Implementation and customization of applicant tracking 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
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview skills
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient operations
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Creating and publishing job advertisements 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

Industry: Event management agency
Role: Recruiting, support and payroll for event staff
IT/HR systems: Lexware
Proactive sourcing and recruitment of candidates through various platforms (employment agency, universities, Stepstone) as well as conducting telephone pre-screening interviews
Implementation and customization of applicant tracking 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 assessing applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information events to attract talent
Organizing and supporting the onboarding process for new employees
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient operations
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for the initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
Processing payroll with Lexware and transferring wages and salaries to employees
Supporting candidates from the application process through contract preparation

Jan 2009 - Jun 2013

4 years 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

HR-Business Partner / Event-Manager

eparec Navin Hathiramani Personal and Management Consulting

Industry: Event management agency
Role: Recruiting, support and payroll for event staff
IT/HR systems: Lexware
Proactive sourcing and recruitment of candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow) as well as conducting telephone pre-screening interviews
Implementation and customization of applicant tracking 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 assessing applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs and information events to attract talent
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and candidate support
Designing, implementing and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient operations
Preparing reports on recruiting activities as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant tracking system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for the initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Apr 2008 - Dec 2008

9 months

Wiesbaden, Germany

Key Account Manager

Goetzfried AG

Business area: Recruitment and management consulting
Role: Building and expanding the permanent placement division, deputy team lead for permanent placement
IT/HR systems: Proprietary system
Implementation and adaptation of applicant management systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting the department head in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview techniques
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for candidates
Designing, implementing, and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient operations
Preparing reports on recruiting activities, as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Customer acquisition and account management
Creating and publishing job advertisements 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: Recruitment and management consulting
Role: Building and expanding a recruitment consultancy specializing in the placement of SAP experts
IT/HR systems: Proprietary system
Actively approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow), as well as conducting telephone pre-screening interviews
Implementation and adaptation of applicant management systems to optimize recruiting processes
Supporting the department head in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview techniques
Organizing and participating in recruiting events, trade fairs, and information events to attract talent
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for candidates
Designing, implementing, and continuously optimizing recruiting processes to ensure efficient operations
Preparing reports on recruiting activities, as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Customer acquisition and account management
Creating and publishing job advertisements 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: Recruitment and management consulting
Role: Permanent placement of SAP experts
IT/HR systems: Proprietary system
Actively approaching and attracting candidates through various business platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, XING, Stackoverflow), as well as conducting telephone pre-screening interviews
Supporting the department head in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
Advising HR management on all matters relating to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
Reviewing and evaluating applications, as well as organizing and moderating interviews with the departments
Conducting interview training for managers and interviewers to improve interview techniques
Helping create a positive candidate journey through professional communication and support for candidates
Preparing reports on recruiting activities, as well as maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
Conducting telephone and virtual interviews for an initial assessment of candidates
Creating and publishing job advertisements on internal and external platforms to attract candidates

Oct 2003 - Feb 2004

5 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Call Center Agent

SNT Deutschland

Business area: Telephone and online marketing
Role: Telephone sales and B2C support for various customers
IT/HR systems: MS Access, Proprietary systems
Weltbild Verlag project (Outbound): Winning back dissatisfied and former customers
Newspaper and magazine marketing project (Outbound): Selling subscriptions
Volkswagenbank project (Inbound): Customer service for bank customers and prospective customers

Apr 2003 - Sep 2003

6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Call Center Agent

Various clients

Business area: Product promotion/marketing
Role: Telephone sales and B2C support for various customers
IT/HR systems: MS Access, Proprietary systems
Weltbild Verlag project (Outbound): Winning back dissatisfied and former customers
Newspaper and magazine marketing project (Outbound): Selling subscriptions
Volkswagenbank project (Inbound): Customer service for bank customers and prospective customers

Apr 1999 - Apr 2002

3 years 1 month

Eschborn, Germany

Customer Operations Manager / 3rd Level Support Specialist

Equant Global Networks

Business area: Telecommunications provider and service provider
Responsibility: Operations management of data networks
IT/HR systems: In-house system
Position: Support Specialist (11/2000 - 04/2002)
Responsible for operating the data networks of the following major customers: BMW, Boston Consulting Group
Contact person for escalations involving chronic and/or long-term outages
Monthly reporting (SLA, KPI, statistics) to customers
Responsible for compliance with SLAs and KPIs
Presales support for Key Account Managers
Preparation of contingency plans for the above-mentioned major customers
Position: 3rd Level Support Specialist (04/1999 - 10/2000)
Handling trouble tickets
2nd and 3rd level support – assisting customers with disruptions and outages of their data networks
Support Specialist at CAMPUS – service project for the worldwide hardware and software of the Lufthansa Group

May 1998 - Mar 1999

11 months

Dreieich, Germany

IT Administrator / Commercial Employee

Unitextil GmbH

Business area: Textile import and trade
Responsibility: Implementation and support of all IT and telecommunications systems
IT/HR systems: In-house system
Selection of ISP and carrier
Central point of contact for the group's IT department regarding processes and communication
IT support for local management and employees

Apr 1993 - Apr 1998

5 years 1 month

Eschborn, Germany

Managing Director and Shareholder

Asiatex Import – Export GmbH

Business area: Textile import and trade / family business
Responsibility: Management of the family-owned company
IT/HR systems: In-house system
Customer acquisition and customer support
Financial accounting
Customs clearance of goods
Preparation of payroll 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 leadership of HR and recruiting teams. My expertise includes 360° recruiting, active sourcing, candidate management, process and HRIS consulting, contract negotiation, and onboarding.

I also have knowledge and experience in general HR activities 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

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

Hr Activities

Contract Preparation
Onboarding
Supporting Employees With Hr Matters
Preparing Works Council Consultations
Preparing And/Or Creating Payroll

Communication & Interview Techniques

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

Ats & Hris Software As User/Key User

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

Ats/Hris Implementation/Customizing Software

Greenhouse
Recruitee
Workday
Other (Softgarden, Lexware, Custom 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 And Mechanical Engineering
Banking / Insurance / Financial Services
Construction / Energy / Chemicals / Logistics
It / Software / It Services / Telecommunications
Recruitment/Hr Consulting

Blue Collar / White Collar

White Collar
Blue Collar

Recruiting Areas Managed

It (Software Developers, Consultants, Architects, Etc.)
Hr & Legal
Distribution & Sales
Finance (Controllers, Accountants, Etc.)
Marketing & Pr
Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Etc.)
Skilled Workers (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

Member since

May 2026

Last update

October 2026

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

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

Navin has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Navin has worked in at least 23 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Navin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources.

Navin attended IHK Frankfurt for Personnel Services Clerk.

Navin has 1 certificate: Management Assistant for Personnel Services.

Navin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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