Kerstin Knabenbauer

Q: Where is Kerstin based?

Kerstin is based in Nuremberg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Kerstin speak?

Kerstin speaks the following languages: Swedish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kerstin have?

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.

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

In recent years, Kerstin has worked for XXX GmbH , Northvolt GmbH , BNP Paribas Bank GmbH , and Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Energy . Kerstin also has some experience in Manufacturing and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Legal , and Operations . Kerstin also has some experience in Strategy , Finance , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Energy , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Operations , and Strategy .

Q: What is Kerstin's education?

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 .

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Nuremberg, Germany

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Experience

Nov 2024 - Feb 2025

4 months

Berlin, Germany

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

May 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

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

Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

11 months

Nuremberg, Germany

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

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 6 months

Freelancer

Self-employed

Corporate restructurings
Founded branches in Germany
Optimized and scaled HR processes
Harmonized job and career frameworks
Recruitment in the legal market

Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 3 months

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

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Nuremberg, Germany

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

Jan 2015 - Sep 2017

2 years 9 months

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

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

6 years

Nuremberg, Germany

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

Apr 2006 - Jan 2009

2 years 10 months

HR Team Lead Germany and Sweden

IBA Dosimetry GmbH

Leading the HR office in Germany and Sweden

May 2000 - Mar 2003

2 years 11 months

Head of Finance & HR Department

IBA Dosimetry GmbH

Managing the finance and HR department

Jan 1997 - Apr 2000

3 years 4 months

Stockholm, Sweden

Consultant / Freelancer

Kerstin Knabenbauer jb

Due diligence and support for company takeovers

Sep 1993 - Dec 1996

3 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

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.

Professional Services

Healthcare

Energy

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Legal, Operations, Strategy, Finance, and Audit.

Human Resources

Legal

Operations

Strategy

Finance

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

Swedish

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Aug 1995 - May 1996

Alexander-von-Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Master · Law · Berlin, Germany · Magna Cum Laude

Aug 1988 - Sep 1993

Universität Stockholm und Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Bachelor · Law and Business Administration · Kiel, Germany

Aug 1981 - Jun 1985

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

Total positions 12

Experience in Professional Services 15.5 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 7 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Sweden)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Post M&A, Freelancer, Change Champion – Cultural Change

Main industries Professional Services, Healthcare, Energy

Main business areas Human Resources, Legal, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Kerstin based?

Kerstin is based in Nuremberg, Germany.

What languages does Kerstin speak?

Kerstin speaks the following languages: Swedish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Kerstin have?

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.

What roles would Kerstin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kerstin would be well-suited for roles such as: Post M&A, Freelancer, Change Champion – Cultural Change.

What companies has Kerstin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kerstin has worked for XXX GmbH, Northvolt GmbH, BNP Paribas Bank GmbH, and Self-employed.

Which industries is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Energy. Kerstin also has some experience in Manufacturing and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Legal, and Operations. Kerstin also has some experience in Strategy, Finance, and Audit.

Which industries has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Operations, and Strategy.

What is Kerstin's education?

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.

Does Kerstin have any certificates?

Kerstin has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Leadership coach certification PERMA-Lead consultant, Change management certification, and HR Director Coaching Program.

What is the availability of Kerstin?

Kerstin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kerstin?

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