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Kerstin W.-Freelance Recruiting | Talent Acquisition | Applicant Management

Kerstin W.
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Ludwigshafen, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

Head of Contracting

QMatrix Service GmbH

Position summary
Head of Contracting at QMatrix Service GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Customer Service
Human Resources
  • Managing ongoing staffing needs and recruiting processes
  • Recruiting and placement of qualified specialists, particularly in the automotive sector
  • Coordinating job requirements and supporting customers and candidates
  • Contract management, time tracking, and preliminary payroll processing
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

Operations Manager

Nuove Frontiere Lavoro Germany GmbH

Position summary
Operations Manager at Nuove Frontiere Lavoro Germany GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Human Resources
Operations
Sales
Strategy
  • Managing the company’s direction and business planning
  • Leading internal teams and developing locations strategically
  • Responsibility for recruiting, staffing, and operational processes
  • Acquiring new customers and developing existing customer relationships
Sep 2017 - Dec 2021
Mannheim, Germany

Branch Manager

Franz & Wach Personalservice GmbH

Position summary
Branch Manager at Franz & Wach Personalservice GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Human Resources
Sales
  • Leading, training, and onboarding the internal team
  • Personnel responsibility for up to approximately 100 external employees
  • Responsibility for recruiting, interviews, staffing, and applicant communication
  • Managing sales and relevant KPIs
Nov 2009 - Sep 2017
Mannheim, Germany

Branch Manager | Personnel Dispatcher | Recruiter

Unique Personalservice GmbH

Position summary
Branch Manager | Personnel Dispatcher | Recruiter at Unique Personalservice GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Human Resources
  • Talent acquisition, applicant screening, telephone interviews, and hiring
  • Supporting candidates and employees in all personnel-related matters
  • Recruiting, applicant communication, administrative processing, and placement
  • Managing and developing the Mannheim branch
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

Assistant to the Managing Director

Fairstar Versicherungen

Position summary
Assistant to the Managing Director at Fairstar Versicherungen
Industries
Banking and Finance
Insurance
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

Team Lead

UGV Inkasso

Position summary
Team Lead at UGV Inkasso
Industries
Banking and Finance

Industry experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Automotive.

Professional Services
Banking and Finance
Insurance
Automotive
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Strategy, and Customer Service.

Human Resources
Sales
Operations
Strategy
Customer Service
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Summary

Recruiting and HR specialist with around 16 years of experience in personnel services and many years of management responsibility. Extensive practical experience in applicant screening, telephone pre-qualification, interviews, candidate assessment, applicant communication, staffing, and operational HR administration. Quick, independent onboarding into ongoing recruiting processes.

Skills

  • Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
  • Candidate Assessment & Preselection
  • Active Sourcing & Job Advertisements
  • Customer & Employee Support
  • Applicant Screening & Telephone Interviews
  • Applicant & Candidate Communication
  • Employment Contracts & Onboarding
  • Time Tracking & Payroll Preparation
  • Zvoove (Recruiting/Applicant Management, Customer Management, Employee Administration, Time Tracking, Preliminary Payroll Processing)
  • Ms Office
  • Landwehr L1
  • Ikaros

Languages

German
Native
English
Elementary

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Experience

Total positions 6
Experience in Professional Services 15 y
Avg length 3 y 11 m
Longest experience 7 y 10 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Contracting, Operations Manager, Branch Manager
Main industries Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Main business areas Human Resources, Sales, Operations

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Frequently asked questions

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Kerstin is based in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

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

Kerstin has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Kerstin has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. 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: Head of Contracting, Operations Manager, Branch Manager.

Kerstin's most recent position is Head of Contracting at QMatrix Service GmbH.

In recent years, Kerstin has worked for QMatrix Service GmbH, Nuove Frontiere Lavoro Germany GmbH, and Franz & Wach Personalservice GmbH.

Kerstin is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Insurance. Kerstin also has some experience in Automotive.

Kerstin is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Sales, and Operations. Kerstin also has some experience in Strategy and Customer Service.

Kerstin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Automotive.

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

Kerstin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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