Klaus Härtel
HR Project Lead
Experience
HR Project Lead
Client in metal processing (Germany and Switzerland)
- Project lead for the introduction of a competency matrix across Europe (DE, CH, PL, SLO)
- Optimization and digitization of HR processes
- Preparation for ISO 9001 certification
HR Project Coordinator
Adidas
- Establishing a voluntary restructuring program
- Coordinating a global project team (IT, PMO, payroll, HR, global business services)
- Advising on HR matters
HR Business Partner
Kurtz Ersa
- Implementing short-time work for three companies
- Reorganizing the HR department & negotiating company agreements
- Advising executives and managers on HR issues
HR Director
Sandvik Coromant
- Managing two sites with 450 employees
- Negotiating reconciliation of interests & implementing a production reorganization (100 employees)
- Company agreements for introducing new IT applications, performance bonus and incentive models
HR Business Partner
Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH
- Building a sales call center (160 employees)
- Introducing the HR business partner model
- Developing concepts for employee retention & reducing absenteeism
HR Project Manager
Huber Group Germany
- Downsizing of 270 employees (site closure)
- Mass redundancy notification, negotiations with the works council, coordination of the transfer company, labor court negotiations
- Implementation of short-time work during the COVID-19 pandemic
HR Business Partner
Sungwoo Hitech GmbH
- Downsizing of 50 employees
- Optimization of internal HR processes and structures
- Standardization of contracts & HR processes
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
HR interim manager with over 12 years of experience in international corporations, medium-sized companies and family businesses. Specialized in restructuring, staff reductions, HR processes and leadership coaching.
Long-standing experience working with works councils, especially in negotiating company agreements, social plans and reconciliation of interests.
Extensive expertise as an HR transformation expert in organizational change, process automation and optimization – with or without AI. I support leaders and management teams in developing and implementing sustainable and efficient solutions.
Skills
Hr Interim Management (Including Head Of Hr, Hr Manager, Senior Hr Business Partner, Project Lead)
Consulting And Implementing Restructuring & Staff Reductions (Reconciliation Of Interests, Social Plans)
Hr Process Optimization & Supporting Transformation And Change
Leadership Coaching & Business And Career Coaching
Works Council Negotiations & Drafting Company Agreements
Workshops & Training (E.g. Hr Process Optimization, Hr Management, Employee Appraisals)
Outplacement Consulting
Head Of Hr And Managing Hr Staff (Packaging Industry, Tooling Industry)
Staff Reductions, Plant Closures Or Restructuring In The Chemical And Automotive Industries
Concluding Reconciliation Of Interests For Production Reorganization (Tooling Industry)
Implementing Short-time Work (Various Companies)
Building A Sales Call Center With 160 Employees (Industrial Supplies Company)
Setting Up Hr And Optimizing Hr Structures (Tooling Industry)
Introducing Incentive Models In Sales (Industrial Supplies Company)
Conducting Workshops On Company Values For 600 Employees (Medical Technology)
Pilot Project To Introduce A Europe-wide Competency Matrix (Packaging Industry)
Automotive Supplier Industry
(Special) Machinery And Plant Engineering
Toolmaking
Chemical Industry
Medical Technology
Industrial Applications
Pharmaceutical Industry
Hospitality
Cosmetics Manufacturing
Printing And Packaging Industry
Food Industry
It Systems: Including Ms Navision, Sap R3, Adp, Paisy, Workday, Umantis
Collective Bargaining Knowledge: Metal, Chemical, Packaging, Trade
Languages
Education
Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Business Administration
Master · European Business Administration
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