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 10 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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Sinsheim, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Heidelberg, Germany

Head of Human Resources

cbs Corporate Business Solutions

Strategic setup, further development and operational leadership of the HR department
Direct leadership and continuous development of 16 employees
Advising the executive board as well as consulting directors and business unit managers on all HR-related and strategic topics (direct report to the chairman)
Developing and implementing a recruiting strategy and processes; developing recruiters into talent acquisition experts
Planning and executing an employer branding project for the DACH region and creating a sustainable employee retention concept
Implementing the HR business partner concept
Designing and rolling out sustainable talent management including introduction and training of the Predictive Index (PI)
Developing and implementing leadership development for junior leaders
Designing and introducing all HR management and organizational development tools
Designing and introducing a sustainable onboarding and retention concept (adjusted for COVID-19)
Moderation, design and delivery of workshops and in-house training
Digitizing the HR department including requirements analysis and vendor selection (Personio, SuccessFactors, Sage)
Responsibility for global site setup (Finland, DACH, Spain, USA, APAC) and integration with headquarters
Ensuring global payroll
Managing external service providers, agencies and consultants

Jun 2020 - Present

6 years

Sinsheim, Germany

Founder & Managing Director

XPERTZ.Consulting (formerly XPRT MTCH)

Consulting in organizational development, change management and guiding transformation processes
Conducting leadership coaching
Leading 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 setup and operational leadership of the "People" area (People & Talent) including Human Resources, Organizational Development & Academy departments
Direct leadership of up to 17 employees worldwide
Advising company management on all HR-related and strategic topics (direct report to the chairman)
Managing and overseeing the global transformation project "OE 3.0" and implementing the agile organizational structure
Responsibility for global site setup and closures
Designing, introducing and implementing all HR management and organizational development tools
Designing a sustainable talent management for the Schweickert Group and responsible for its global rollout
Conducting management audits and potential analyses; introducing the Predictive Index (PI)
Digitizing the HR department including requirements analysis, creating specifications, project planning and management; overseeing internal IT staff and implementing Microsoft Dynamics

Mar 2015 - Jul 2017

2 years 5 months

Neckarsulm, Germany

Head of Operational Recruiting

Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

Direct leadership of approx. 25 employees in operational recruiting at the Neckarsulm headquarters
Building and implementing standardized recruiting processes at the site
Responsibility for all recruiting at the central site and for Lidl E-Commerce International in Germany
Establishing and expanding active sourcing
Managing special projects in recruiting (e.g. setting up active sourcing, implementing SAP eRec)
Supporting expansion projects of Lidl E-Commerce International

Aug 2012 - Feb 2015

2 years 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

HR Business Partner

OTTO GmbH & Co. KG

Advising leaders at all levels and supporting approx. 1,000 employees
Designing and improving HR management tools; presenting at board level
Conducting development and counseling discussions, mediating conflict talks
Carrying out individual personnel measures, suitability and potential diagnostics
Compensation & benefits (job evaluation using Hay, developing retention tools)
Supporting and shaping organizational and change processes
Designing, conducting and improving workshops and trainings for leaders
Collaborating and negotiating with the works council (company agreements, social plans)
Cross-departmental project work (outsourcing accounting, diversity, restructuring project "Fokus")
Representing the Otto Group and its subsidiaries before the labor court

Jan 2011 - Jul 2012

1 year 7 months

HR Officer

E.R. Capital Holding GmbH & Cie. KG

Advising managers and supporting employees at NORDCAPITAL
HR and leadership development
Recruiting and employer branding; expanding university and school marketing
Managing and mentoring up to 20 apprentices and trainees
Negotiating contracts with external service providers and consultants
Supporting organizational and change processes
Implementing and optimizing HR policies and processes
Planning personnel costs and budgets in coordination with managers and executive management
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 Officer

LichtBlick AG

Responsible for recruiting and employer branding
Filling about 500 positions in 2.5 years (focus on IT, sales, engineering)
Establishing 20 sales and service partner locations across Germany
Developing new recruiting strategies and concepts
Designing and conducting assessment centers
Negotiating contracts with external service providers
Planning and managing trade shows
Advising and supporting managers and employees; preparing contracts and references
Designing and delivering presentations, workshops, and training sessions
Managing training for up to 30 apprentices; developing a new training concept
Leading HR projects for digitalization and automation (implementing Rexx)
Optimizing and adapting HR processes during company growth
Collaborating with the works council and supporting change processes
Acting as HR manager

Oct 2007 - Feb 2008

5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Personnel Consultant

Saphir Consulting (jetzt 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

Supported and advised all leaders at Lidl E-Commerce International (reporting to the Digital Executive Board)
Managed 700 employees at the Neckarsulm headquarters and IT locations (Berlin, Speyer); led 7 on-site staff members serving 1,300 employees at logistics locations
Designed and implemented a recruiting strategy for the e-commerce division (grew the team from 300 to 2,000 employees in 18 months)
Designed and implemented HR management tools (structured assessment centers, compensation models, employee surveys, performance review systems, competency management)
Supported and managed corporate acquisitions and oversaw subsidiaries in Berlin
Supported and shaped organizational 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

More than 15 years of experience in strategic and operational HR work as well as organizational development - as a generalist and leader (>25 employees), hands-on mentality and positive attitude
Leading New Work projects (4-day week, flexible working time models, agile organization etc.)
Strategic and operational building of companies in retail, energy supply, e-commerce, consulting, logistics and IT; filling more than 1000 positions
Leading company-wide transformation projects and shaping change processes
Initiating and building a central recruiting department of a retail company and leading the operational unit (approx. 25 employees)
Designing and introducing new as well as further developing existing organizational structures, HR management tools and processes
Designing and introducing sustainable talent management systems including setting up onsite and online academies as well as developing new learning concepts, methods, career paths and models
Designing, moderating and leading workshops, leadership trainings and selection procedures for executives and employees; conducting management audits
Leading employer branding projects to build an employer brand (incl. project management, creative concept and implementation planning)
Leading HR IT projects to digitize and automate processes as well as implementing 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, Organizational Development · Organizational Development · Kaiserslautern, Germany · 2.0

Apr 2004 - Mar 2007

Fachhochschule Heidelberg

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

Aug 2002 - Dec 2003

Berufsakademie Mannheim

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

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

GREATOR Coach

HAY Analyst

Facilitation 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 5 y 11 m

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

May 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 10 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 Facilitation Techniques.

What is the availability of Franziska?

Franziska is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Franziska?

Franziska's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.