Irina Schreck - HR Interim, Talent Acquisition, HRBP

Q: Where is Irina based?

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

Q: What languages does Irina speak?

Irina speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Intermediate), Romanian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Irina have?

Irina has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Irina has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Irina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Irina's latest experience?

Irina's most recent position is HR Business Partner Corporate at Yum! Brands (KFC) .

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

In recent years, Irina has worked for Yum! Brands (KFC) , C&A Mode GmbH & Co. KG , Vantage Towers AG , and DIHK Rechnungsprüfungsstelle .

Q: Which industries is Irina most experienced in?

Irina is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Retail . Irina also has some experience in Food and Beverage and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Irina most experienced in?

Irina is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Marketing , and Customer Service . Irina also has some experience in Sales , Project Management , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Irina worked in recently?

Irina has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Retail , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Irina worked in recently?

Irina has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Strategy .

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Düsseldorf, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

7 months

Ratingen, Germany

HR Business Partner Corporate

Yum! Brands (KFC)

Joined after an HR transformation (43% of staff were laid off) — built the new function from the ground up.

Filled and fully onboarded 8 managers (from €85,000 p.a.) within 4 months
Built recruiting pipelines, onboarding structures, and HR processes after the transformation
End-to-end responsibility: job profiles · selection · contract negotiation · onboarding
Managed all entry and exit processes as well as performance management

Feb 2024 - Aug 2025

1 year 7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

People & Culture Business Partner Tech

C&A Mode GmbH & Co. KG

Responsible for 200+ IT employees, including apprentices, in an international corporate environment (27,000 employees worldwide).

Strategic HR business partnering for 6 units with around 30 managers
Worked on company-wide HR transformation projects
Change management, BEM, performance cycles, succession planning
Close cooperation with works council, legal, and HR shared services

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

HR Manager Recruiting & Operations

Vantage Towers AG

Built the global and German careers website
Harmonized the recruiting process across 8 European markets
Implemented SAP Fieldglas (workforce management) for temporary staffing and freelancers
Employer branding, hiring manager training, multi-job posting management

Nov 2018 - Jan 2023

4 years 3 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Human Resources Manager / Personalreferentin

DIHK Rechnungsprüfungsstelle

Full HR responsibility for 30+ employees: recruiting, onboarding, payroll preparation, offboarding
Digitalization and further development of existing HR processes
Support with business planning (€3 million p.a.), works council, payroll

Jan 2012 - Dec 2018

7 years

Sales Consultant & Personnel Planner

EPOS Personaldienstleistungen GmbH & Olympia

Recruiting of specialists and managers Client acquisition and support Advising and supporting hiring managers Applicant management Planning and conducting interviews Career counseling for applicants Employer marketing Maintaining databases and candidate pools

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Retail, Food and Beverage, and Telecommunication.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Retail

Food and Beverage

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Marketing, Customer Service, Sales, Project Management, and Strategy.

Human Resources

Marketing

Customer Service

Sales

Project Management

Strategy

Summary

I go where change is happening — and make sure people are brought along with it.*

More than 13 years of HR experience. From SMEs to large corporations. From process digitalization to cross-cultural team integration. I am not someone who manages the status quo — I am the person who steps in when organizations are in motion and fast, lasting results matter.

Skills

Interim Hr Management: Taking Over The Hr Function On A Temporary Basis — Operationally And Strategically
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition: End-To-End Hiring, Including Leadership Roles
Onboarding & Integration: Structured Setup Of Onboarding Processes & Culture
Hr Process Optimization: Digitalization, Standardization, Tool Implementation
Change Management: Supporting Transformations With A Steady And Sensitive Approach
Coaching & Leadership Consulting: Sparring Partner For Managers In Challenging Phases

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Native

English

Intermediate

Romanian

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2000 - Jun 2005

Universität Alecu Russo

Diploma · Music Education · Moldova, Republic of

Certifications & licenses

Scrum Master / Agile Coach (PSM I, PAL I)

Scrum.org

HR Specialist (IHK)

IHK Düsseldorf

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Professional Services 7 y

Avg length 2 y 9 m

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles HR Business Partner Corporate, People & Culture Business Partner Tech, HR Manager Recruiting & Operations

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Retail

Main business areas Human Resources, Marketing, Customer Service

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

July 2026

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Where is Irina based?

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

What languages does Irina speak?

Irina speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Intermediate), Romanian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Irina have?

Irina has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Irina has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Irina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Irina be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Irina would be well-suited for roles such as: HR Business Partner Corporate, People & Culture Business Partner Tech, HR Manager Recruiting & Operations.

What is Irina's latest experience?

Irina's most recent position is HR Business Partner Corporate at Yum! Brands (KFC).

What companies has Irina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Irina has worked for Yum! Brands (KFC), C&A Mode GmbH & Co. KG, Vantage Towers AG, and DIHK Rechnungsprüfungsstelle.

Which industries is Irina most experienced in?

Irina is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Retail. Irina also has some experience in Food and Beverage and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Irina most experienced in?

Irina is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Marketing, and Customer Service. Irina also has some experience in Sales, Project Management, and Strategy.

Which industries has Irina worked in recently?

Irina has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Retail, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Irina worked in recently?

Irina has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Strategy.

What is Irina's education?

Irina holds a Master in Music Education from Universität Alecu Russo.

Does Irina have any certificates?

Irina has 2 certificates. These include: Scrum Master / Agile Coach (PSM I, PAL I) and HR Specialist (IHK).

What is the availability of Irina?

Irina will be available full-time from September 2026.

What is the rate of Irina?

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