Franziska Jentzsch - Executive Transformation Consultant

Q: Where is Franziska based?

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

Q: What languages does Franziska speak?

Franziska speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Franziska have?

Franziska has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Franziska has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Franziska may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Franziska's latest experience?

Franziska's most recent position is Head of Human Resources at cbs Corporate Business Solutions .

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

In recent years, Franziska has worked for cbs Corporate Business Solutions and XPERTZ.Consulting (formerly XPRT MTCH) .

Q: Which industries is Franziska most experienced in?

Franziska is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Information Technology . Franziska also has some experience in Energy , Banking and Finance , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Franziska most experienced in?

Franziska is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Strategy . Franziska also has some experience in Product Development , Research and Development , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Franziska worked in recently?

Franziska has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Franziska worked in recently?

Franziska has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Strategy .

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Experience

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Heidelberg, Germany

Head of Human Resources

cbs Corporate Business Solutions

Strategic build-up, development, and operational management of the HR department
Line management and continuous development of 16 employees
Advised the executive board as well as consulting directors and business unit managers on all HR-related and strategic topics (direct report to the chairman)
Developed and implemented a recruiting strategy and process; developed recruiters into talent acquisition experts
Planned and executed an employer branding project for the DACH region and developed a sustainable employee retention concept
Implemented the HR business partner concept
Designed and rolled out a sustainable talent management program, including introduction and training on the Predictive Index (PI)
Developed and implemented leadership development for junior managers
Designed and introduced all HR management and organizational development tools
Designed and introduced a sustainable onboarding and employee retention concept (adapted due to COVID-19)
Moderated, designed, and conducted workshops and in-house trainings
Digitized the HR department, including requirements analysis and vendor selection (Personio, SuccessFactors, Sage)
Responsible for global site set-up (Finland, DACH, Spain, USA, APAC) and integration with headquarters
Ensured a global payroll
Managed external service providers, agencies, and consultancies

Jun 2020 - Present

6 years 1 month

Sinsheim, Germany

Founder & Managing Director

XPERTZ.Consulting (formerly XPRT MTCH)

Consulting in organizational development, change management, and supporting transformation processes
Conducted executive coaching
Led strategy workshops to develop HR strategies (recruiting, employer branding, potential diagnostics and identification)
Interim HR projects and interim HR management
References: Lingner Consulting, LogiPlus Consulting, Flocert GmbH, maloon GmbH (SocialHub), Officium GmbH

Sep 2017 - Dec 2020

3 years 4 months

Walldorf, Germany

Head of People / Global Head of HR / Executive Expert

Schweickert Netzwerktechnik

Strategic build-up and operational management of the People division (People & Talent) including the HR, Organizational Development & Academy departments
Line management of up to 17 employees worldwide
Advised senior management on all HR-related and strategic topics (direct report to the chairman)
Managed and oversaw the global transformation project OE 3.0 and implemented the agile organizational structure
Responsible for global site expansion and downsizing
Designed, introduced, and implemented all HR management and organizational development tools
Designed a sustainable talent management approach for the Schweickert Group and was responsible for its global roll-out
Conducted management audits and talent assessments; introduced the Predictive Index (PI)
Digitized the HR department, including requirements analysis, preparation of specifications, project planning and management; managed internal IT staff and implemented Microsoft Dynamics

Mar 2015 - Jul 2017

2 years 5 months

Neckarsulm, Germany

Head of Operational Recruiting

Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

Managed a team of about 25 in operational recruiting at the Neckarsulm headquarters
Developed and implemented uniform recruiting standards at the site
Responsible for all recruiting at the central site and for Lidl E-Commerce International in Germany
Established and expanded active sourcing
Managed special recruiting projects (e.g., setting up active sourcing, implementing SAP eRec)
Supported the expansion projects of Lidl E-Commerce International

Aug 2012 - Feb 2015

2 years 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

HR Business Partner

OTTO GmbH & Co. KG

Advised leaders at all levels and supported about 1,000 employees
Designed and further developed HR management tools; presented at the executive board level
Conducted development and consulting discussions; moderated conflict resolution meetings
Carried out individual HR measures, suitability and potential diagnostics
Compensation & Benefits (job evaluation using Hay, development of retention tools)
Supported and shaped organizational and change processes
Designed, conducted, and improved workshops and training for managers
Collaborated and negotiated with the works council (works agreements, social plans)
Cross-departmental project work (outsourcing accounting, diversity, restructuring project 'Focus')
Represented the Otto Group and its subsidiaries in labor court

Jan 2011 - Jul 2012

1 year 7 months

HR Consultant

E.R. Capital Holding GmbH & Cie. KG

Advising managers and supporting NORDCAPITAL employees
Personnel and leadership development
Recruiting and employer branding; expanding university and school marketing
Training coordination and support for up to 20 apprentices and trainees
Contract negotiations with external service providers and consultants
Supporting organizational and change processes
Implementing and optimizing HR policies and processes
Personnel cost and budget planning in coordination with managers and executive board
HR projects such as implementing a new HR software (Persis) and introducing a company pension scheme

Mar 2008 - Dec 2010

2 years 10 months

HR Consultant

LichtBlick AG

Responsible for recruiting and employer branding
Filled about 500 positions in 2.5 years (focus on IT, sales, engineering)
Setting up 20 sales and service partner locations across Germany
Developing new recruiting strategies and concepts
Designing and conducting assessment centers
Contract negotiations with external service providers
Planning and executing trade fairs
Advising and supporting managers and employees; drafting contracts and references
Designing and delivering presentations, workshops, and training
Training coordination for up to 30 apprentices; developing a new training concept
Leading HR projects for digitization and automation (implementing Rexx)
Optimizing and adjusting HR processes during company growth
Collaborating with the works council and supporting change processes
Deputizing for HR management

Oct 2007 - Feb 2008

5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Recruitment Consultant

Saphir Consulting (now Ratbacher)

Oct 2006 - Mar 2007

6 months

Diploma Thesis

H. BUTTING GmbH & Co. KG

Oct 2005 - Mar 2006

6 months

United Kingdom

Intern

Jobcentreplus Ramsgate

Aug 2002 - Dec 2003

1 year 5 months

Celle, Germany

Dual-study Student

BGC Beratungssozietät

Senior HR Business Partner / Senior Consultant

Lidl E-Commerce International GmbH & Co. KG

Support and advise all executives of Lidl E-Commerce International (reporting to the Digital Board)
Support 700 employees at the Neckarsulm headquarters and IT sites (Berlin, Speyer); lead 7 on-site staff for 1,300 employees at logistics sites
Develop and roll out a recruiting strategy for the e-commerce division (grew the team from 300 to 2,000 employees in 18 months)
Develop and implement HR tools (structured assessment centers, compensation models, employee surveys, performance review systems, competency management)
Manage and guide company acquisitions and oversee subsidiaries in Berlin
Support and drive organization and change processes within Lidl E-Commerce International and Lidl Digital

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Retail, Information Technology, Energy, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Professional Services

Retail

Information Technology

Energy

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Strategy, Project Management, Product Development, Research and Development, and Customer Service.

Human Resources

Strategy

Project Management

Product Development

Research and Development

Customer Service

Summary

Over 15 years of experience in strategic and operational HR and organizational development – as a generalist and leader (>25 employees), with a hands-on mentality and positive attitude
Led New Work projects (4-day week, flexible working models, agile organization, etc.)
Strategically and operationally built companies in retail, energy supply, e-commerce, consulting, logistics, and IT; filled over 1,000 positions
Managed company-wide transformation projects and shaped change processes
Initiated and built a central recruiting department for a retail company and led the operational unit (approx. 25 employees)
Designed and implemented new and further developed existing organizational structures, HR instruments, and processes
Designed and implemented sustainable talent management systems, including building onsite and online academies and developing new learning concepts, methods, career paths, and models
Designed, moderated, and led workshops, leadership trainings, and selection processes for managers and employees; conducted management audits
Managed employer branding projects to build an employer brand (including project management, creative concept, and implementation planning)
Led HR IT projects to digitize and automate processes and implement HR IT solutions, e.g., SAP eRec, Personio, Rexx, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, Predictive Index, Persis

Skills

Microsoft Office
Personio
Rexx
Sap Erec
Sap Hcm / Sap Successfactors
Sage
Dynamics

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2015 - Apr 2020

TU Kaiserslautern

Master of Arts in Organizational Development · Organizational Development · Kaiserslautern, Germany · 2.0

Apr 2004 - Mar 2007

Fachhochschule Heidelberg

Diploma in Business Psychology (FH), Human Resources and Organization · Business Psychology · Heidelberg, Germany · 1.8

Aug 2002 - Dec 2003

Berufsakademie Mannheim

Business Administration, focus on Taxation & Auditing · Mannheim, Germany

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Certifications & licenses

GREATOR Coach

HAY Analyst

Moderation Techniques

Predictive Index Analyst

Psychological Counselor

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Professional Services 7.5 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 6 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, United Kingdom)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Human Resources, Founder & Managing Director, Head of People / Global Head of HR / Executive Expert

Main industries Professional Services, Retail, Information Technology

Main business areas Human Resources, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

September 2022

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Franziska based?

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

What languages does Franziska speak?

Franziska speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Franziska have?

Franziska has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Franziska has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Franziska may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Franziska be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Franziska would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Human Resources, Founder & Managing Director, Head of People / Global Head of HR / Executive Expert.

What is Franziska's latest experience?

Franziska's most recent position is Head of Human Resources at cbs Corporate Business Solutions.

What companies has Franziska worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Franziska has worked for cbs Corporate Business Solutions and XPERTZ.Consulting (formerly XPRT MTCH).

Which industries is Franziska most experienced in?

Franziska is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Information Technology. Franziska also has some experience in Energy, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Franziska most experienced in?

Franziska is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Strategy. Franziska also has some experience in Product Development, Research and Development, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Franziska worked in recently?

Franziska has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Franziska worked in recently?

Franziska has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Strategy.

What is Franziska's education?

Franziska holds a Master in Organizational Development from TU Kaiserslautern and a Bachelor in Business Psychology from Fachhochschule Heidelberg.

Does Franziska have any certificates?

Franziska has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: GREATOR Coach, HAY Analyst, and Moderation Techniques.

What is the availability of Franziska?

Franziska is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Franziska?

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