Kathrin Kimmel - Interim Inhouse Recruiting

Q: Where is Kathrin based?

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

Q: What languages does Kathrin speak?

Kathrin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Turkish (Intermediate), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kathrin have?

Kathrin has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Kathrin has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Kathrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kathrin's latest experience?

Kathrin's most recent position is Interim Inhouse Recruiting at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG .

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

In recent years, Kathrin has worked for Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG , ctrl-s GmbH , indisoft GmbH , von Engel Deutschland GmbH , and Zollner Elektronik AG .

Q: Which industries is Kathrin most experienced in?

Kathrin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Manufacturing , and Automotive . Kathrin also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Kathrin most experienced in?

Kathrin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources and Legal .

Q: Which industries has Kathrin worked in recently?

Kathrin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Manufacturing , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Kathrin worked in recently?

Kathrin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Legal .

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Grünwald, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2025 - Nov 2025

10 months

Germany

Interim Inhouse Recruiting

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG

External support in filling purchasing roles (approx. 32 open positions in strategic and operational purchasing)
Conducting interviews and screening candidates
Advising HR business partners and departments on labor law issues
Preparing works council hearings and offers under the IG Metall collective agreement

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 8 months

Germany

Interim Inhouse Recruiting

ctrl-s GmbH

External support in filling positions for software developers, project managers, and other open roles to ease the workload of departments
Conducting interviews and screening candidates

May 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Germany

Job Coach/Trainer

indisoft GmbH

Regular workshops to prepare for job interviews, including a set of questions for people who have retrained or upskilled and are looking to re-enter the workforce (90 min / every 3–6 weeks)

Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

6 months

Germany

Interim Active Sourcing

von Engel Deutschland GmbH

Direct approach to suitable candidates for field service technicians (blue collar)
Conducting initial interviews
Advising HR department and implementing a talent acquisition strategy and candidate experience for service technicians, electronics technicians, and mechatronics technicians

Jan 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year 10 months

Germany

Interim Recruiting Specialist

Zollner Elektronik AG

Sourcing and recruiting suitable service and test technicians (blue collar) for the automotive division (30 open positions at a location with no public transport)
Introducing new talent acquisition strategies in close cooperation with departments and HR marketing
End-to-end recruiting including active sourcing
HR business partner for managers on HR topics
Conducting job interviews and preliminary talks as well as contract negotiations
Creating job offers and maintaining master data

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

5 months

Germany

Interim Inhouse Recruiting

Mattson Thermal Products GmbH

Supporting the HR department with increased staffing needs
End-to-end recruiting and direct approach of suitable candidates for various departments (Purchasing, Production, R&D, Engineering)
Advising managers as an HR business partner
Conducting interviews and contract negotiations in consultation with the works council

Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

1 year 2 months

Germany

Interim Senior HR Consultant

G+S GmbH

Setting up and supporting a team for online business and website management
Recruiting for marketing and sales
Optimizing the recruiting process and onboarding employees

May 2017 - Jul 2022

5 years 3 months

Germany

Chief People Officer

Izz.ai

Recruiting international talent to expand the software team
Implementing an automated recruiting process, including visa procedures from over 10 countries
Planning and hosting team events
Preparing payroll, including time tracking and coordinating with health insurance funds and the payroll department

Mar 2012 - Dec 2014

2 years 10 months

Germany

Interim HR Manager

NDA

End-to-end recruiting, including sourcing
Responsible for HR administration for over 1,000 employees
Providing administrative support in payroll preparation
Working with the works council on HR matters

Sep 2010 - Feb 2012

1 year 6 months

Germany

Interim HR Manager

HMT GmbH

Setting up and supporting a team for online business and website management
End-to-end recruiting of software developers

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Automotive

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources and Legal.

Human Resources

Legal

Summary

For 15 years, I've been supporting companies as an HR generalist with various challenges across all HR tasks. I advise companies and leaders not only in recruiting/talent acquisition and the optimization and digitization of HR and recruiting processes, but also as an HR business partner.

Communication is very important to me. My passion is building bridges between people and finding effective solutions that benefit both employees and companies.

Skills

Blue Collar Operational And Strategic Hr Work In Manufacturing Companies (Automotive, Semiconductors, Defense, And Electronics)
Designing And Optimizing Processes
Hr Consulting
Process Identification And Optimization
Hr Business Partner
Recruiting (End-To-End)
Active Sourcing/Direct Approach
Talent Acquisition
Training And Coaching
Working With Works Councils
Communication
Contract Negotiations
International Visa Processes
Payroll Preparation
Microsoft 365, Google Suite
Chatgpt 3.5, 4
Time Tracking: Clockodo, Atoss, Personio
Bite, Workday, Personio
Linkedin Recruiter, Xing Onlyfy
Talentwunder
Active Sourcing Platforms
Canva

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Turkish

Intermediate

...and 1 more

Education

Sep 2004 - Apr 2009

Bayerische Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

Magister Artium, focus on business informatics · Business administration / Iberoromance philology (Spanish) / American studies · Würzburg, Germany

Sep 1995 - May 2004

Alexander-von-Humboldt Gymnasium Schweinfurt

Abitur · Economics and law / French, mathematics, and ethics · Schweinfurt, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Information Technology 8.5 y

Avg length 1 y 9 m

Longest experience 5 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Inhouse Recruiting, Job Coach/Trainer, Interim Active Sourcing

Main industries Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive

Main business areas Human Resources, Legal

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

August 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Kathrin based?

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

What languages does Kathrin speak?

Kathrin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Turkish (Intermediate), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Kathrin have?

Kathrin has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Kathrin has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Kathrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kathrin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kathrin would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Inhouse Recruiting, Job Coach/Trainer, Interim Active Sourcing.

What is Kathrin's latest experience?

Kathrin's most recent position is Interim Inhouse Recruiting at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG.

What companies has Kathrin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kathrin has worked for Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, ctrl-s GmbH, indisoft GmbH, von Engel Deutschland GmbH, and Zollner Elektronik AG.

Which industries is Kathrin most experienced in?

Kathrin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Automotive. Kathrin also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Kathrin most experienced in?

Kathrin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources and Legal.

Which industries has Kathrin worked in recently?

Kathrin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Kathrin worked in recently?

Kathrin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Legal.

What is Kathrin's education?

Kathrin holds a Master in Business administration / Iberoromance philology (Spanish) / American studies from Bayerische Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg.

What is the availability of Kathrin?

Kathrin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kathrin?

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