Kerstin K.-Post M&A
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Experience
XXX GmbH
- Designed and implemented a company-wide restructuring
- Responsible for comprehensive separation management, including the development and delivery of leadership training for the professional implementation of personnel measures
- Designed and implemented a communication strategy to support the change process
- Developed targeted measures to retain employees
Northvolt GmbH
- Established scalable HR processes for fast-growing companies in the industrial sector
- Coached HR professionals
- Created HR e-learning modules for managers
- Prepared processes for scaling from 100 to 3,000 employees
Post M&A
BNP Paribas Bank GmbH
- Strategically standardized job descriptions, job levels and career plans across several organizational units
- Defined and structured job families in close cooperation with managers
- Designed and delivered training measures to enable managers
- Created generic job descriptions
Freelancer
Self-employed
- Corporate restructurings
- Established branches in Germany
- Optimized and scaled HR processes
- Harmonized job and career structures
- Recruitment in the legal market
eco2050 Institut für Nachhaltigkeit GmbH
- Trainer for sustainable human resources 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-promoting corporate culture and strengthen employee empowerment
- Establishment and leadership of focus groups and interdisciplinary project teams
- Development of concepts for new ways of working, innovation and health
- Facilitation of workshops
Infrastructure Manager – Change Champion
IBA Dosimetry GmbH
- Development and implementation of agile HR concepts
- Support of the IBA 4.0 change process
- Measurement and improvement of employee engagement
- Training of specialists and managers in performance management, health management and self-management
HR Shared Services Manager
IBA Dosimetry GmbH
- Establishment and management of an HR Shared Services Center in the DACH region and Scandinavia
- Responsible for employment law, payroll, recruiting, training & development and compliance
- Process optimization and implementation of digital solutions
HR Team Lead Germany and Sweden
IBA Dosimetry GmbH
- Management of the HR departments in Germany and Sweden
Head of Finance & HR
IBA Dosimetry GmbH
- Management of the Finance and HR department
Consultant / Freelancer
Kerstin Knabenbauer jb
- Due diligence and support with company acquisitions
Legal Counsel
Luther & Partner
- Employment law, European employment law, international private 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 resources management in global companies and support the entire HR cycle throughout the year”
Skills
- Hr Service
- People Relations: Development And Roll-Out Of Personnel Strategies In Coordination With Works Councils And Trade Unions
- Compensation & Benefits: Introduction Of Comp & Ben Strategies, Including Benchmark Analyses And Job Evaluations, Performance Appraisals And Salary Reviews
- Compliance: Experience 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 Hr Director In Globally Operating Companies In Germany
- Certified Moderator For Positive Leadership & Employee Engagement And Change Management
- Consulting: Hr Consultant For The Swedish Chamber Of Commerce In Germany
Languages
Education
Alexander-von-Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Master · Law studies · Berlin, Germany · Magna Cum Laude
Universität Stockholm und Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Bachelor · Studies in Law and Business Administration · Kiel, Germany
Frans Schartaus Gymnasium
Abitur & Advanced Abitur (Certified Management Accountant) · Stockholm, Sweden
Certifications & licenses
Leadership Coach Certification PERMA-Lead Advisor
Change Management Certification Change Management
Haufe
HR Director Coaching Program
IFGE – Gesellschaft für Innovationsforschung und Beratung GmbH
Certified Moderator 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 studies from Alexander-von-Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and a Bachelor in Studies 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 Advisor, Change Management Certification Change Management, and HR Director Coaching Program.
Kerstin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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