Jeanette K. - Employee Relations Specialist (Interim)

Q: Where is Jeanette based?

Jeanette is based in Cologne, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Jeanette speak?

Jeanette speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jeanette have?

Jeanette has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Jeanette has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years . Note that Jeanette may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jeanette's latest experience?

Jeanette's most recent position is Employee Relations Specialist (Interim) at Fujitsu Germany GmbH .

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

In recent years, Jeanette has worked for Fujitsu Germany GmbH , Hitachi Europa GmbH , DWS GmbH & Co. KG , and HRS Hotel Solutions GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Jeanette most experienced in?

Jeanette is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Information Technology , and Banking and Finance . Jeanette also has some experience in Tourism , Automotive , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Jeanette most experienced in?

Jeanette is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Operations , and Legal . Jeanette also has some experience in Project Management , Strategy , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Jeanette worked in recently?

Jeanette has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Manufacturing , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Jeanette worked in recently?

Jeanette has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Operations .

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Cologne, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - May 2026

1 year 5 months

Munich, Germany

Employee Relations Specialist (Interim)

Fujitsu Germany GmbH

Primary point of contact for works councils
Design & negotiation of company agreements & policies
HR labor support during transformation, restructuring & organizational changes
Coaching and training managers on works council relations and co-determination rights

Feb 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year 7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Interim HR Consultant

Hitachi Europa GmbH

HR Business Partnering: Acted as a strategic and operational HR Business Partner for executives, managers, and employees across Germany and Switzerland.
Labor Relations & Compliance: Served as the primary point of contact for the Works Council, steering collective bargaining and co-determination matters.
HR Transformation: Led the project management, design, and successful implementation of a modern HR Service Center operating model. Change Management & Restructuring: Executed a corporate business transfer (§ 613a BGB), leading negotiations with the Works Council regarding reconciliation of interests (Interessenausgleich) and social plans (Sozialplan).

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

3 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior HR Specialist (Interim)

DWS GmbH & Co. KG

Compensation & Benefits Strategy Project Manager: Development of global benefits strategies across 25 countries to support transformation processes and strengthen long-term employee retention.
Operational personnel planning alongside job and organizational design

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Cologne, Germany

Director HR Business Partnering & Strategy

HRS Hotel Solutions GmbH

Digital transformation of HR systems, including the rollout of SAP SuccessFactors
Implementation of a new bonus model, including a global employee share purchase program
Project management for the renewal of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) certification

Jul 2010 - Dec 2020

10 years 6 months

Neuss, Germany

HR Business Partner

Schneider Electric Systems GmbH

HR Leader for 630 employees in 5 countries, managing 6 HR managers
Restructuring and negotiations for reconciliations of interests and social plans
Negotiation partner for works councils (corporate, general and local)
Legal representative in labor law in court proceedings
Implementation of a new HR Shared Service Model & payroll provider
Design and implementation of sales & performance-related remuneration models

Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

1 year 7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

HR Director Central EMEA (D, CH, CZ)

Novell GmbH (now Microfocus)

Operational HR management for 320 employees across 3 countries
HR team lead (4 team members)
Revision of employment contracts and travel expense policies
Implementation of employee engagement surveys & retention strategies

Apr 2004 - Dec 2008

4 years 9 months

Gütersloh, Germany

HR Manager

Lycos Europe GmbH (Bertelsmann group)

Operational HR support for 250 employees in the IT sector
Negotiation partner for the works councils
Restructuring & organizational design including works council negotiations
Design & negotiation of collective agreements
Management coaching & labour law trainer for leaders

Jan 2000 - Sep 2003

3 years 9 months

Bielefeld, Germany

HR Manager

Telelogic Deutschland GmbH (now IBM)

Operational HR support for 230 employees
Organizational design & headcount reductions
Legal labour law representative
Consolidation of company locations

Jan 1999 - Dec 1999

1 year

Dortmund, Germany

Project Manager Executive Search

Scivias Personalberatung

Recruitment for corporate and departmental management positions within automotive, commercial, and telecommunications sectors
Candidate research and presentation to clients

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Tourism, Automotive, and Telecommunication.

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Tourism

Automotive

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Operations, Legal, Project Management, Strategy, and Finance.

Human Resources

Operations

Legal

Project Management

Strategy

Finance

Summary

I bring 20 years of hands-on HR experience as a fully qualified lawyer specializing in labour law, with a strong focus on employee relations, works council negotiations, restructuring and organizational change. I am a communicative HR generalist with a good intuition for people, and I support leaders with practical guidance in complex co-determination and transformation settings.

My background spans HR business partnering, labour relations, compensation and benefits, HR operating models and HR system transformation. I have worked across Germany, Switzerland and other international environments, including global benefits work in 25 countries. As a Systemic Business Coach, New Work Expert and Agile Manager, I combine legal expertise with a pragmatic, people-centered approach.

Skills

Hands-On Do-It Mentality
Strong Negotiation Partner To Works Councils
Transformation & Restructuring & Business Transfer
Hr Ai Experience
Successfactors / Workday
Labor Law / Lawyer

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 1991 - Jul 1998

University of Bielefeld

Fully qualified lawyer (1st and 2nd state examinations) · Law · Bielefeld, Germany

Main Focus Labor Law

Certifications & licenses

New Work Expert & Agile Manager, ISO Certified

Digethic Business School

Systemic Business Coach

University of Applied Sciences, Wismar

Lawyer, labour law

Deutsche Anwalt Akademie

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Manufacturing 12 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 10 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Employee Relations Specialist (Interim), Interim HR Consultant, Senior HR Specialist (Interim)

Main industries Manufacturing, Information Technology, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Human Resources, Operations, Legal

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

August 2026

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Jeanette is based in Cologne, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Jeanette speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Jeanette has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Jeanette has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Jeanette may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Jeanette would be well-suited for roles such as: Employee Relations Specialist (Interim), Interim HR Consultant, Senior HR Specialist (Interim).

Jeanette's most recent position is Employee Relations Specialist (Interim) at Fujitsu Germany GmbH.

In recent years, Jeanette has worked for Fujitsu Germany GmbH, Hitachi Europa GmbH, DWS GmbH & Co. KG, and HRS Hotel Solutions GmbH.

Jeanette is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance. Jeanette also has some experience in Tourism, Automotive, and Telecommunication.

Jeanette is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Operations, and Legal. Jeanette also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy, and Finance.

Jeanette has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and Information Technology.

Jeanette has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Operations.

Jeanette attended University of Bielefeld for Law.

Jeanette has 3 certificates. These include: New Work Expert & Agile Manager, ISO Certified, Systemic Business Coach, Lawyer, and labour law.

Jeanette is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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