Hagen R.-Professor of Business Administration (‘International Human Resource Management’), Chair of Human Resources & Organisation
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Professor of Business Administration (‘International Human Resource Management’), Chair of Human Resources & Organisation
TH Wildau
- Managed day-to-day operational HR as Senior HR Business Partner
- Further developed the role of operational HR employees under the HR Business Partner model
- Led change management following the DOMOFERM/JELD-WEN joint venture
- Implemented a KPI-based HR reporting system
- Concluded company agreements on flexible working hours, holiday arrangements, BEM, etc.
- Developed employer branding initiatives to attract young talent
Sr. Manager HR Consulting & Organizational Development Consulting
Detego Human Capital Consulting
- R+V Insurance: Set up a shared service centre for 15,000 employees with 65 HR staff
- DRÄGER WERKE: Developed shared service centres and HR KPIs for business processes
- HSH Nordbank: Outsourced the IT department and led change management
- Languages: German (mother tongue), English (business fluent)
- HR IT: SAP, PeopleSoft
Head of Human Resources, Central Long-Distance & Regional Transport
Hansalog Deutsche Bahn AG
- Managed HR for 2,800 employees with 18 direct reports, 2 works councils, 3 trade unions
- Standardized HR business processes
- Planned and piloted trust-based working hours
- Carried out partial relocation from Frankfurt to Berlin (transfer of operations § 613a BGB)
Manager Organization & Human Performance
Accenture GmbH (Andersen Consulting)
- Focused on international change management and reorganization projects
- Business administration doctoral thesis
- Degree in Business Education
Consultant and Project Manager for Personnel and Organizational Development
Dieter Strametz & Partner GmbH
- Worked throughout Germany, fully on-site as well as hybrid/remotely
- Focused on change management and the development/implementation of assessment centers
Industry experience
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Experienced in Education, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Human Resources, Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy.
Summary
- „Leadership by Ringshausen: HR & Factory Management through transparency & participation”
- “He connects with employees like no one else – because he is there, even on night and late shifts – because he listens and then takes measures that are truly appropriate to the situation.”
- „An HR professional with the right view of the overall business situation: works council, mediation with first and second management levels, explanation of commercial results, identifying and implementing efficiency opportunities that improve results, in partnership with management."
- „Someone who does not shy away from delicate, personal measures. He has a proven, proactive approach to conflict management.”
- Incentives: individual support through one-on-one coaching for production managers, shift supervisors and other key positions. He is both a systems coach and a consultant.
HR Interim Manager & Consultant: Operational HR Management | HR Project Management | HR Strategy Consulting | Business Roles
- Global management and alignment of HR organizations: professionalization / globalization of HR as a strategic business partner (structure, processes, IT platforms); HR transformation; setup and growth of Centers of Excellence and shared services; HR key performance indicators (KPIs) – 1,000 to 5,000 employees, from SMEs to large global companies
- Head of HR – 100 to 800 employees
- Support with transformation, development and reorganization: organizational development, transformation, change management
- C-level advisory / sparring (CEO, CFO, CHRO)
- Executive coaching (middle and senior management)
Skills
Post-Merger Integration: Alignment / Harmonization Of German / European Operational Structures In Us And Asian Companies
M&A / Outsourcing: Planning And Delivery – From Due Diligence To Day-To-Day Operations
Restructuring / Reorganization: Implementing Structural Changes, Cost Cutting, Closure, Partial Closure, Short-Time Work, Etc.
Hr Operational Excellence: Kpi-Based Optimization / Sustainable Efficiency Improvements In Hr Services; Process Optimization, Standardization, Ai Integration, Hr Digitalization
Co-Determination / Cooperation Between Management & Works Council: Review, Adaptation And Redesign Of Company Regulations And Standards (Betrvg), Facilitation Of Cooperation With Trade Unions During Organizational Changes Due To M&A, Joint Ventures, Closures, Etc.
Personnel Development
Succession Planning
Talent Management
Aptitude Testing
Potential Analysis
Performance Reviews
Employee Surveys
Employer Branding
Workplace Safety
Return-To-Work Program
Bonus Scheme
Outplacement/Coaching
Working Time Models
Holiday Arrangements
Etc.
Individual Personnel Measures
Betrvg
Era / Remuneration Structure
Transfer Of Operations § 613a Bgb
Reconciliation Of Interests / Social Plan
Company Agreements
Works Council / Trade Union
Ig Metall
Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
ÖTv
Sap
Peoplesoft
Hansalog
Strong It Skills
Languages
Education
Doctoral thesis · business administration
Degree · Business Education
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Hagen is based in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany.
Hagen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Hagen has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Hagen has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Hagen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Hagen would be well-suited for roles such as: Professor of Business Administration (‘International Human Resource Management’), Chair of Human Resources & Organisation, Sr. Manager HR Consulting & Organizational Development Consulting, Head of Human Resources, Central Long-Distance & Regional Transport.
Hagen's most recent position is Professor of Business Administration (‘International Human Resource Management’), Chair of Human Resources & Organisation at TH Wildau.
Hagen is most experienced in industries like Education, Banking and Finance, and Insurance. Hagen also has some experience in Manufacturing, Transportation, and Professional Services.
Hagen is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Information Technology, and Project Management. Hagen also has some experience in Strategy.
Hagen holds a Doctorate in business administration.
The availability of Hagen needs to be confirmed.
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