Jörg Hensel - Interim Head of HR Operations and Change

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Kutenholz, Germany

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Experience

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025

5 months

Bremen, Germany

ad interim – Head of HR Operations

Constructor University Bremen

Optimization of payroll
Structuring the HR budget process
Further integration of Workday and payroll interface
Realignment of the HR team
Substitution for the HR VP

Mar 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Partner, Lead Business Solution Line HR

F&P Executive Solutions AG

Nov 2022 - Jun 2024

1 year 8 months

Stade, Germany

ad interim – HR Project Lead

Klinik Dr. Hancken GmbH, MVZ Stade

Coaching the HR head and HR business partners
Introduction of ATS and HRIS
Transformation of time tracking and shift planning, incl. works agreements
Sparring partner for management on HR topics

Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

10 months

Fintel, Germany

ad interim – HR Business Partner

Eurostrand Fintel GmbH

Development of a new company culture
Optimization of HR processes

Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

ad interim – HR Project Manager

Statista GmbH

Selection and implementation of a global HR ticket system
Coaching HR business partners

Sep 2021 - Jul 2022

11 months

Achim, Germany

ad interim – HR Project Manager / Coaching HR Manager

Aller-Weser-Klinik, Krankenhaus Verden und Achim

Optimization of HR processes
Candidate journey
Employer branding

Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

1 year 9 months

Hamburg, Germany

ad interim – Lead HR Business Partner Europe

Eppendorf AG

Building the European HR business partner structure
Transformation into a matrix organization
Annual dialogue
Development of a competency model
Recruitment of critical key positions at VP level
Business partner for VP Sales, Service, IT, Marketing and Controlling for the Europe region

Jun 2016 - Dec 2025

9 years 7 months

Business consulting HR, interim management

HR-PERFECT Unternehmerberatung GmbH

HR process optimization
Employer branding
Organizational development
INQA coach
BAFA certified consultant

Nov 2012 - Jan 2016

3 years 3 months

Managing Director, COO Northwest Region

TEMPTON Group

Restructuring of the Northwest region (01/2013 – 09/2014)
Support for the West region (04/2013 – 07/2014)
Integration of acquisitions / private equity
Project responsibility for nationwide sales competition
Development of nationwide recruitment strategies for 6,500 employees (from 09/2015)
Operational management span: 4 area managers, 9 direct reports
Operational responsibility for 42 branches

Apr 2007 - Oct 2012

5 years 7 months

Regional Director North

TEMPTON Group

Further expansion of the North region
Moderation of nationwide area manager meetings
Authorized signatory since 09/2011
Responsibility for 11 branches and revenue of €13.6m

Feb 2004 - Mar 2007

3 years 2 months

Regional Manager, Northern Region

TEMPTON Group

Building the branch network in Northern Germany
Responsible for 7 branches and revenue of €8.0 million

Mar 2000 - Jan 2004

3 years 11 months

HR Manager / Head of Academy

TEMPTON Group

Organizing HR, budgeting, and HR strategy
Developing a trainee program
Recruiting managers (assessment center)
Independently leading seminars (sales, labor law, and leadership)
Responsible for projects related to tenders for the nationwide personnel service agencies

Oct 1997 - Jun 1999

1 year 9 months

HR Manager

Eurostrand Fintel and Leiwen (Mosel)

Full responsibility for all pre-opening HR activities
Preparing employment contracts, company rules, and the internal suggestion system
Organizing payroll and time tracking
Developing a personnel information system
Selecting and recruiting 650 employees for the newly opened park on the Moselle
Representation in court
Supporting the shareholder in sales (from 10/1998)
Building a sales structure through travel agencies and tour operators, budget planning, and controlling
Further development of the reservation software

Dec 1995 - Sep 1997

1 year 10 months

HR Manager / Regional Manager, Northern Region / Sales Director Adecco North

ECCO Personal Dienst / Adecco GmbH

HR Manager for ECCO Germany, head office in Essen, 25 branches
Regional Manager for the Northern Region from 07/1996, managing 10 branches
Expanding the range of services and gaining additional market share after the merger with Adecco
Sales Director Adecco North from 11/1996 with signing authority

Dec 1994 - Jun 1995

7 months

Bispingen, Germany

Human Resources Manager

Center Parcs Bispinger Heide

Jan 1993 - Nov 1994

1 year 11 months

Bremervörde, Germany

Head of HR and Administration

Mode Steffen Bremervörde

Oct 1988 - Dec 1992

4 years 3 months

Ulm, Germany

Head of Administration and HR

Horten AG Ulm Branch

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Retail, Tourism, Healthcare, Fashion, and Biotechnology.

Professional Services

Retail

Tourism

Healthcare

Fashion

Biotechnology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Project Management, and Information Technology.

Human Resources

Operations

Sales

Marketing

Project Management

Information Technology

Summary

Empathy and assertiveness are the pillars of my professional work. I have broad experience in many areas of HR management, with a focus on recruiting, employer branding, process optimization, and transformation. Specialist in the further development/restructuring of HR departments, especially in the life science, medical, retail, hotel, and manufacturing industries, with experience in both mid-sized companies and corporate groups at a European level. Support of transformation processes in matrix organizations as well as implementation of HR digitalization topics, including project management.

Both in project groups and in day-to-day operations, I have created new structures, supported change, and always brought the people and stakeholders involved along on the journey.

Skills

Hr Digitalization (Ats / Hris / Workforce Management)
Hr Project Management Incl. Change Processes
Negotiations With Works Councils / Works Agreements / Business Transfers
Hr Transformation, Building And Developing Hr Departments, Improving Hr Efficiency, Hr Kpis
Employer Branding And Company Culture / Change Processes
Recruiting Incl. Strategy Development And Budgeting In Complex Cost Center Structures
Roles: Chro, Vp Hr, Hr Head, Senior Hr Business Partner, Head Of Hr Operations
Team Leadership: Up To 21 Direct Reports, C-Level Experience
Company Sizes: 30 - 3,500 Employees
Windows 11
Office 365
Personio
Softgarden
Planerio
Workday

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jul 1986 - Oct 1988

Horten AG, head office Düsseldorf

Qualification as office management clerk · Special training for high school graduates to become a department manager assistant, office management clerk · Düsseldorf, Germany

Certifications & licenses

IHK Ulm

BAFA certified consultant

INQA Coach

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 17

Experience in Professional Services 27 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 9 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles ad interim – Head of HR Operations, Senior Partner, Lead Business Solution Line HR, ad interim – HR Project Lead

Main industries Professional Services, Retail, Tourism

Main business areas Human Resources, Operations, Sales

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

August 2025

Last Update

August 2026

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Jörg is based in Kutenholz, Germany.

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

Jörg has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Jörg has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Jörg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Jörg would be well-suited for roles such as: ad interim – Head of HR Operations, Senior Partner, Lead Business Solution Line HR, ad interim – HR Project Lead.

Jörg's most recent position is ad interim – Head of HR Operations at Constructor University Bremen.

In recent years, Jörg has worked for Constructor University Bremen, F&P Executive Solutions AG, Klinik Dr. Hancken GmbH, MVZ Stade, Eurostrand Fintel GmbH, and Statista GmbH.

Jörg is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Tourism. Jörg also has some experience in Healthcare, Fashion, and Biotechnology.

Jörg is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Operations, and Sales. Jörg also has some experience in Marketing, Project Management, and Information Technology.

Jörg has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Tourism.

Jörg has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Marketing, and Project Management.

Jörg attended Horten AG, head office Düsseldorf for Special training for high school graduates to become a department manager assistant, office management clerk.

Jörg has 3 certificates. These include: Training aptitude test, BAFA certified consultant, and INQA Coach.

Jörg is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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