Kerstin (Ll.m.) Knabenbauer-Post M&A
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Experience
XXX GmbH
- Designed and implemented a company-wide restructuring
- Responsible for holistic separation management including designing and delivering leadership trainings for the professional execution of personnel measures
- Created and implemented a communication strategy to support the change process
- Developed targeted measures for employee retention
Northvolt GmbH
- Established scalable HR processes for fast-growing companies in the industrial sector
- Coached HR professionals
- Developed HR e-learning modules for managers
- Prepared processes to scale from 100 to 3,000 employees
Post M&A
BNP Paribas Bank GmbH
- Strategically standardized position descriptions, job levels and career paths across multiple business units
- Defined and structured job families in close collaboration with leaders
- Designed and conducted training programs to empower managers
- Created generic job descriptions
Freelancer
Self-employed
- Corporate restructurings
- Founded branches in Germany
- Optimized and scaled HR processes
- Harmonized job and career frameworks
- Recruitment in the legal market
eco2050 Institut für Nachhaltigkeit GmbH
- Trainer for sustainable HR management
- Co-author of the books "The Future of Work" and "New Work and Occupational Safety" published by Springer
Change Champion – Cultural Change
IBA Dosimetry GmbH
- Implementation of a company-wide transformation project to establish an innovation-driven corporate culture and to strengthen employee empowerment
- Setting up and leading focus groups as well as interdisciplinary project teams
- Developing concepts for new work environments, innovation and health
- Moderating workshops
Infrastructure Manager – Change Champion
IBA Dosimetry GmbH
- Developing and implementing agile HR concepts
- Supporting the IBA 4.0 change process
- Measuring and improving employee engagement
- Training professionals and managers in performance management, health management and self-management
HR Shared Service Lead
IBA Dosimetry GmbH
- Setting up and leading an HR shared service center in the DACH region and Scandinavia
- Responsible for labor law, payroll, recruiting, training & development, and compliance
- Optimizing processes and introducing digital solutions
HR Team Lead Germany and Sweden
IBA Dosimetry GmbH
- Leading the HR office in Germany and Sweden
Head of Finance & HR Department
IBA Dosimetry GmbH
- Managing the finance and HR department
Consultant / Freelancer
Kerstin Knabenbauer jb
- Due diligence and support for company takeovers
Lawyer
Luther & Partner
- Labor law, European labor law, private international law, and corporate law
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Healthcare, Energy, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Human Resources, Legal, Operations, Strategy, Finance, and Audit.
Summary
As an HR director and interim manager, I bring 20 years of experience in human resource management in global companies and support the entire HR cycle all year round
Skills
- Hr Service
- People Relations: Development And Rollout Of Hr Strategies In Coordination With Works Councils And Unions
- Compensation & Benefits: Implemented Comp & Ben Strategies Including Benchmark Analyses And Job Evaluations, Performance Reviews And Salary Adjustments
- Compliance: Worked In Regulated Industries With A Focus On Hr Quality, Regulatory Requirements And Iso Standards
- Leadership
- 20 Years Of Hr Experience As An Hr Manager And Head Of Hr In Global Companies In Germany
- Certified Facilitator For Positive Leadership & Employee Engagement And Change Management
- Consulting Activities: Hr Consultant For The Swedish Chamber Of Commerce In Germany
Languages
Education
Alexander-von-Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Master · Law · Berlin, Germany · Magna Cum Laude
Universität Stockholm und Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Bachelor · Law and Business Administration · Kiel, Germany
Frans Schartaus Gymnasium
Abitur & advanced diploma in accounting · Stockholm, Sweden
Certifications & licenses
Leadership coach certification PERMA-Lead consultant
Change management certification
Haufe
HR Director Coaching Program
IFGE – Gesellschaft für Innovationsforschung und Beratung GmbH
Certified facilitator for Positive Leadership & employee engagement
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Kerstin is based in Nuremberg, Germany.
Kerstin speaks the following languages: Swedish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Kerstin has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Kerstin has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Kerstin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Kerstin would be well-suited for roles such as: Post M&A, Freelancer, Change Champion – Cultural Change.
In recent years, Kerstin has worked for XXX GmbH, Northvolt GmbH, BNP Paribas Bank GmbH, and Self-employed.
Kerstin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Energy. Kerstin also has some experience in Manufacturing and Banking and Finance.
Kerstin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Legal, and Operations. Kerstin also has some experience in Strategy, Finance, and Audit.
Kerstin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Manufacturing.
Kerstin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Operations, and Strategy.
Kerstin holds a Master in Law from Alexander-von-Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and a Bachelor in Law and Business Administration from Universität Stockholm und Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel.
Kerstin has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Leadership coach certification PERMA-Lead consultant, Change management certification, and HR Director Coaching Program.
The availability of Kerstin needs to be confirmed.
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