Gökhan Y.-Interim Head of HR
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Experience
Interim Head of HR
Contex Packing GmbH
- Analysis of the entire organization (recruiting, onboarding, HR processes, employer benefits, etc.)
- Development of an HR strategy including new processes & standards
- Selection & introduction of new employee benefits
- Creation of employee surveys and introduction of employee reviews & performance management
Interim HR Manager
Respect Energy GmbH
- Development of HR structures & processes
- Development of recruiting, including funnel management, candidate journey & employee benefits
- Conducting interviews & hiring employees for the entire German organization
- International & national stakeholder management
Manager Recruiting
Vincorion GmbH
- Active sourcing for Engineering, Sales & HR
- Conducting interviews
- Candidate communication, process management
- Introduction of KPIs
- Stakeholder management
Interim HR Business Partner Germany
Shell Energy Retail GmbH
- Overall responsibility for HR Germany, reporting to the Managing Director
- Supporting the transition process of Shell Energy
- Collaboration with HR UK (Administration, Payroll, Strategy)
- Operational HR activities, including the closure of the company
- Preparing employment references & offboarding employees
- Collaboration with the works council
Team Lead Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
Hermes Germany & Hermes International
- Strategic realignment of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
- Management & development of 10 FTE
- Training & coaching on interviewing & active sourcing
- Review of legal topics/projects (visas)
Lead Business & Talent Partner
Taxdoo GmbH
- Built and developed the entire recruiting process
- Selected and implemented tools and service providers
- Managed end-to-end hiring (job postings, interviews, contract negotiations)
- Reviewed legal topics/projects (hiring abroad, etc.)
- Built a talent team, including training and coaching (3 FTE)
- Managed projects in personnel development (Leadership Principals, diagnostic tools)
- Sales training and shadowing
- Implemented a Business Partner model
Freelancer
New Work SE
- Supported the establishment of a new unit
- Made initial contact with potential new clients in the IT and industrial sectors
- Prepared, conducted, and analyzed client meetings
Managing Director
GK Solutions GmbH
- Developed a children’s product
- Filed a patent application
- Built a startup, including all related tasks (sales, marketing, design, finance, website, shop, etc.)
Senior HR Consultant & Account Manager
Michael Page International GmbH
- Developed client-specific, strategic recruiting and personnel development strategies
- Planned, conducted, and managed complex recruitment projects
- Independently acquired clients in the HR field and established long-term business relationships (from operational HR level to executive level)
- Defined job profiles and organizational units
- Conducted candidate interviews and preselected candidate profiles
- Coached and advised candidates on interviews and application processes
- Organized discussion groups and participated in industry events and trade fairs
- Trained and professionally managed employees and working students (4 FTE)
Social Manager
Fördern & Wohnen AöR
- Conducted psychological preliminary assessments and assigned residents to therapeutic measures, as well as reported special incidents or notifiable diseases
- Advised residents on the asylum process and the basic aspects of social life in Germany, including introducing site rules at an initial reception center
- Advised residents on the recognition of qualifications, as well as on integration and job searches
- Established new sites and provided professional onboarding for new employees
- Training & Development, process and structure development
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Energy.
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Experienced in Sales, Human Resources, Marketing, Product Development, Project Management, and Legal.
Summary
Many years of experience in HR consulting as well as advising and developing people.
Reliable and solution-oriented personality who works independently and with a clear focus on goals.
Open-minded person with a strong talent for languages.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Personio
- Greenhouse
- Salesforce
- Leapsome
Languages
Education
Universität Hamburg
Bachelor of Science, Psychologie · Psychology · Hamburg, Germany
Studies in psychology with a focus on Educational & Clinical Psychology
Gymnasium Kaiser Friedrich Ufer
Hochschulabschluss, Abitur · Hamburg, Germany
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Experience
Global experience
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Frequently asked questions
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Gökhan is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Gökhan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), Turkish (Intermediate), Romanian (Elementary).
Gökhan has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Gökhan has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Gökhan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Gökhan would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Head of HR, Interim HR Manager, Manager Recruiting.
Gökhan's most recent position is Interim Head of HR at Contex Packing GmbH.
In recent years, Gökhan has worked for Contex Packing GmbH, Respect Energy GmbH, Vincorion GmbH, Shell Energy Retail GmbH, and Hermes Germany & Hermes International.
Gökhan is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Retail, and Professional Services. Gökhan also has some experience in Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Transportation.
Gökhan is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Human Resources, and Marketing. Gökhan also has some experience in Product Development, Project Management, and Legal.
Gökhan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Retail, and Information Technology.
Gökhan has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Sales.
Gökhan holds a Bachelor in Psychology from Universität Hamburg.
Gökhan will be available part-time from February 2027.
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