Katrin Centner - Head of Financial Accounting & HR Department

Q: Where is Katrin based?

Katrin is based in Aying, Germany .

Q: What languages does Katrin speak?

Katrin speaks the following languages: German (Native), Polish (Advanced), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Katrin have?

Katrin has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Katrin has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 9 years and 1 month . Note that Katrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Katrin's latest experience?

Katrin's most recent position is Head of Financial Accounting & HR Department at NUNN GmbH & Co. KG .

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

In recent years, Katrin has worked for Inh. Katrin Centner .

Q: Which industries is Katrin most experienced in?

Katrin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Katrin most experienced in?

Katrin is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Human Resources , and Project Management . Katrin also has some experience in Operations and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Katrin worked in recently?

Katrin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Katrin worked in recently?

Katrin has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Human Resources , and Project Management .

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Aying, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

4 years

Hohenbrunn, Germany

Head of Financial Accounting & HR Department

NUNN GmbH & Co. KG

Jan 2002 - Present

24 years 7 months

Interim HR Manager, Business Partner & Project Manager

Inh. Katrin Centner

Optimization of HR processes
Process analysis and optimization of payroll and others
Overall responsibility for the HR department in both countries
Point of contact for management as well as local and international managers for all personnel, labor and co-determination law matters
Implementation of HR strategy as well as all relevant HR programs, policies and processes
Execution of annual salary rounds and pension increases
HR budget planning
Cooperation and negotiations with the works council, including compliance with all co-determination topics and drafting new works agreements
Planning and development of employee benefits
Coordination of proper administration of company pensions
Advising managers and employees on all HR and labor law issues
Implementation of all individual personnel measures (including termination, release agreements)
Handling HR administration from A to Z
Recruiting including full applicant management
Managing temporary workers, mini and midi-jobbers
Handling special topics like return-to-work programs (BEM), secondment with A1 applications, work permits for non-EU, etc.
Onboarding and offboarding
Company pension schemes
Introduction of future accounts
Health management
Employee Relationship Management
HR policies including compliance
Data protection guidelines in HR
Introduction of electronic sick notes including new process
Project management, support and implementation of HR tools (e.g. rexx systems, SAP HCM/Fiori, PDS)
Support for processes, mergers and restructuring with change management
Further development, standardization and optimization of HR processes including business process outsourcing
Testing phase, implementation, training, troubleshooting and support for SAP time management and Fiori
Analysis and evaluation of time management
Coordination of company requirements for a new time management tool (users and IT)
Tool selection
Talent management and performance management
Supervising apprentices, vocational trainees and university students
Execution of payroll accounting with checking and reconciliation of wage accounts
Handling payroll preparation and follow-up
Covering the interface between payroll and financial accounting
Monitoring temporary labor accounts
Accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial accounting including payment transactions, invoicing, invoice control and dunning
Preparation of financial statements and VAT returns

Apr 1999 - Dec 2001

2 years 9 months

Vaterstetten, Germany

Purchasing, Order Processing & Accounting Clerk

Hogatex Software GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Information Technology.

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Accounting, Human Resources, Project Management, Operations, and Procurement.

Accounting

Human Resources

Project Management

Operations

Procurement

Skills

Hr Business Partner & Interim Hr Manager & Project Manager
Time Management (Selection & Implementation Support)
Process Development & Optimization
Optimization Of Hr Processes
Process Analysis And Optimization Of Payroll And Others
Interim Hr Supervisor Germany & Austria
Overall Responsibility For The Hr Department In Both Countries
Point Of Contact For The Management As Well As Local And International Managers For All Personnel, Labor And Co-Determination Law Matters
Implementation Of Hr Strategy As Well As All Relevant Hr Programs, Policies And Processes
Execution Of Annual Salary Rounds And Pension Increases
Hr Budget Planning
Cooperation And Negotiations With The Works Council, Including Compliance With All Co-Determination Topics And Drafting New Works Agreements
Planning And Development Of Employee Benefits
Coordination Of Proper Administration Of Company Pensions
Advising Managers And Employees On All Hr And Labor Law Issues
Implementation Of All Individual Personnel Measures (Including Termination, Release Agreements)
Handling Hr Administration From A To Z
Recruiting Including Full Applicant Management
Managing Temporary Workers, Mini And Midi-Jobbers
Handling Special Topics Like Return-To-Work Programs (Bem), Secondment With A1 Applications, Work Permits For Non-Eu, Etc.
Onboarding And Offboarding
Company Pension Schemes
Introduction Of Future Accounts
Health Management
Employee Relationship Management
Hr Policies Including Compliance
Data Protection Guidelines In Hr
Introduction Of Electronic Sick Notes Including New Process
Project Management, Support & Implementation Of Hr Tools (E.G. Rexx Systems, Sap Hcm/Fiori, Pds)
Support For Processes, Mergers And Restructuring With Change Management
Further Development, Standardization, Optimization Of Hr Processes Including Business Process Outsourcing
Testing Phase, Implementation, Training, Troubleshooting And Support For Sap Time Management & Fiori
Analysis And Evaluation Of Time Management
Coordination Of Company Requirements For A New Time Management Tool (Users And It)
Tool Selection
Talent Management & Performance Management
Supervising Apprentices, Vocational Trainees And University Students
Execution Of Payroll Accounting With Checking And Reconciliation Of Wage Accounts
Handling Payroll Preparation And Follow-Up
Covering The Interface Between Payroll And Financial Accounting
Monitoring Temporary Labor Accounts
Individual And Collective Labor Law
Working Time
Collective Bargaining Law (Igm)
Co-Determination Law
Social Security Law
Eu Tax Law
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable And Financial Accounting Including Payment Transactions, Invoicing, Invoice Control, Dunning
Preparation Of Financial Statements And Vat Returns
Microsoft Office
Outlook & Lotus Notes
Ms Teams
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Hoga
Rexx Systems
Vemas
Projas
Pds
Brz And Bauinformatik
Sage
Talention
Timetac
Datev
Projectile
Sharepoint
Sap Hcm
Ebs Smart Solutions
D´Vinci
Industry Experience: Banking & Financial Services
Industry Experience: Industry & Mechanical Engineering
Industry Experience: Pharmaceutical Industry
Industry Experience: It Software Development

Languages

German

Native

Polish

Advanced

English

Intermediate

Certifications & licenses

Human Resources Payroll & Salary Accounting

IHK

Seminars: Employment law/contract law & termination law

Fachanwälte für Arbeitsrecht Wittig & Ünalp

Banking

IHK

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Professional Services 24.5 y

Avg length 10 y 4 m

Longest experience 24 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Financial Accounting & HR Department, Interim HR Manager, Business Partner & Project Manager, Purchasing, Order Processing & Accounting Clerk

Main industries Professional Services, Manufacturing, Information Technology

Main business areas Accounting, Human Resources, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Where is Katrin based?

Katrin is based in Aying, Germany.

What languages does Katrin speak?

Katrin speaks the following languages: German (Native), Polish (Advanced), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Katrin have?

Katrin has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Katrin has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 9 years and 1 month. Note that Katrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Katrin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Katrin would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Financial Accounting & HR Department, Interim HR Manager, Business Partner & Project Manager, Purchasing, Order Processing & Accounting Clerk.

What is Katrin's latest experience?

Katrin's most recent position is Head of Financial Accounting & HR Department at NUNN GmbH & Co. KG.

What companies has Katrin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Katrin has worked for Inh. Katrin Centner.

Which industries is Katrin most experienced in?

Katrin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Katrin most experienced in?

Katrin is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Human Resources, and Project Management. Katrin also has some experience in Operations and Procurement.

Which industries has Katrin worked in recently?

Katrin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Katrin worked in recently?

Katrin has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Human Resources, and Project Management.

Does Katrin have any certificates?

Katrin has 3 certificates. These include: Human Resources Payroll & Salary Accounting, Seminars: Employment law/contract law & termination law, and Banking.

What is the availability of Katrin?

Katrin is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Katrin?

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