Gökhan Yilmaz-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 & implementation of new employee benefits
- Creation of employee surveys and introduction of employee reviews & performance management
Interim HR Manager
Respect Energy GmbH
- Building HR structures & processes
- Setting up 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 and process management
- Introduction of KPIs
- Stakeholder management
Interim HR Business Partner Germany
Shell Energy Retail GmbH
- Overall responsibility for HR in Germany, reporting line to the CEO
- Supporting the rollout process of Shell Energy
- Collaboration with HR UK (administration, payroll, strategy)
- Operational HR business including company administration
- Preparing references & offboarding employees
- Working with the works council
Team Lead Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
Hermes Germany & Hermes International
- Strategic realignment of talent acquisition & employer branding
- Leading & developing 10 FTE
- Training & coaching on conducting interviews & active sourcing
- Reviewing legal topics/projects (visa)
Lead Business & Talent Partner
Taxdoo GmbH
- Set up and develop the entire recruiting process
- Select and implement tools and service providers
- Fill positions end-to-end (job posting, interviews, contract negotiations)
- Review legal issues/projects (hiring abroad, etc.)
- Build a talent team including training & coaching (3 FTE)
- Projects in talent development (leadership principles, diagnostic tools)
- Sales training & shadowing
- Implement a business partner model
Freelancer
New Work SE
- Assist with building a new unit
- First contact with potential new clients in the IT and industrial sectors
- Prepare, conduct, and analyze client meetings
Managing Director
GK Solutions GmbH
- Developed a children's product
- Filed a patent
- Built a startup, handling all tasks (sales, marketing, design, finance, website, shop, etc.)
Senior HR Consultant & Account Manager
Michael Page International GmbH
- Develop tailored recruitment and talent development strategies for clients
- Plan, execute, and manage complex recruitment projects
- Independently acquire HR clients and establish long-term business relationships (from operational HR level up to executive level)
- Define job profiles and organizational units
- Conduct candidate interviews and pre-screen profiles
- Coach and advise candidates on interviews and application processes
- Organize discussion panels and attend industry events and trade shows
- Train and guide employees and working students (4 FTE)
Social Manager
Fördern & Wohnen AöR
- Conduct psychological pre-assessments and assign residents to therapeutic programs, and report any special incidents or notifiable illnesses
- Advise on the asylum process and basic social life procedures in Germany, including introducing site rules at an initial reception center
- Advise on credential recognition and support integration and job search
- Set up new locations and train new staff
- Training and development, and building processes and structures
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Energy.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Project Management, and Legal.
Summary
Many years of experience in HR consulting as well as in advising and developing people.
A reliable and solution-oriented person who acts independently and in a goal-oriented way.
An open personality with a passion for languages.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Personio
- Greenhouse
- Salesforce
- Leapsome
Languages
Education
University of Hamburg
Bachelor of Science in Psychology · Psychology · Hamburg, Germany
Gymnasium Kaiser-Friedrich-Ufer
High school diploma (Abitur) · Hamburg, Germany
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Global experience
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Gökhan is based in Hamburg, Germany.
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 Human Resources, Sales, 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 University of Hamburg.
The availability of Gökhan needs to be confirmed.
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