Klaus H.-HR Project Management
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Experience
HR Business Partner
Schneider Electric Automation Gmbh
HR project management for staff reductions (40 employees) Negotiation of works agreements, e.g. contract wages, introduction of MTM, Flex@Work Training and coaching of executives
Head of People & Culture
Allplan GmbH
HR project management for staff reductions (55 employees) in 7 countries Realignment of the HR department due to the newly created matrix organization Preparation of budget planning (headcount, costs)
HR Project Management
Customer in metalworking in Germany and Switzerland
- Project management for the Europe-wide introduction of a competency matrix (D, CH, PL, SLO)
- Optimization and digitalization of HR processes
- Preparation for ISO 9001 certification
HR Project Coordination
Adidas
- Establishment of a voluntary program for restructuring
- Project coordination of a global team (IT, PMO, Payroll, HR, Global Business Services)
- Consulting on HR topics
HR Business Partner
Kurtz Ersa
- Introduction of short-time work for 3 companies
- Reorganization of the HR department and negotiation of works agreements
- Advising management and executives on HR topics
HR Manager
Sandvik Coromant
- Management of 2 locations with 450 employees
- Negotiation of a reconciliation of interests & implementation of a production reorganization (100 employees)
- Works agreements for the introduction of new IT applications, performance bonus and incentive models
HR Business Partner
Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH
- Establishment of a sales call center (160 employees)
- Introduction of the HR Business Partner model
- Development of concepts for employee retention & reducing sick leave
HR Project Manager
Huber Group Deutschland
- Reduction of 270 employees (site closure)
- Collective redundancy notification, negotiations with the works council, coordination of an outplacement company, labor court proceedings
- Introduction of short-time work during the COVID-19 pandemic
HR Business Partner
Sungwoo Hitech GmbH
- Reduction of 50 employees
- Optimization of internal HR processes and structures
- Standardization of contracts & HR processes
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing and Energy.
Business area experience
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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 executive coaching.
Many years of experience working with works councils, particularly in negotiations on works 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 executives and management teams in developing and implementing sustainable and efficient solutions.
Skills
Hr Interim Management (Including Head Of Hr, Hr Manager, Senior Hr Bp, Project Management)
Consulting On And Implementation Of Restructuring And Staff Reductions (Reconciliation Of Interests, Social Plans)
Optimization Of Hr Processes And Support For Transformation And Change
Executive Coaching And Business And Career Coaching
Works Council Negotiations And Drafting Of Works Agreements
Workshops And Training (Including Hr Process Optimization, Hr Management, Employee Discussions)
Outplacement Consulting
Head Of Hr And Management Of Hr Employees (Packaging Industry, Tool Industry)
Staff Reductions, Site Closure And Restructuring In The Chemical And Automotive Industries
Conclusion Of A Reconciliation Of Interests For Production Reorganization (Tool Industry)
Introduction Of Short-Time Work (Various Companies)
Establishment Of A Sales Call Center With 160 Employees (Industrial Supplies Company)
Establishment Of Hr And Optimization Of Hr Structures (Tool Industry)
Introduction Of Bonus Models In Sales (Industrial Supplies Company)
Conducting Workshops On Company Values For 600 Employees (Medical Technology)
Pilot Project For Introducing A Europe-Wide Competency Matrix (Packaging Industry)
Automotive Supplier Industry
(Special-Purpose) Machinery And Plant Engineering
Tool Manufacturing
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
Knowledge Of Collective Agreements: Metal, Chemicals, Packaging, Retail
Languages
Education
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Master of European Business-Administration · HR Management · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
International HR Management
Fachhochschule Coburg
Diplom-Betriebswirt · Business Administration · Coburg, Germany
Focus: Human Resources
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Klaus is based in Kempten (Allgäu), Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Klaus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary).
Klaus has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Klaus has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Klaus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Klaus would be well-suited for roles such as: HR Business Partner, Head of People & Culture, HR Project Management.
Klaus's most recent position is HR Business Partner at Schneider Electric Automation Gmbh.
In recent years, Klaus has worked for Schneider Electric Automation Gmbh, Allplan GmbH, Customer in metalworking in Germany and Switzerland, Adidas, and Kurtz Ersa.
Klaus is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Information Technology. Klaus also has some experience in Automotive, Fashion, and Retail.
Klaus is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Klaus has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Information Technology.
Klaus has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Klaus holds a Master in HR Management from University of Northumbria at Newcastle and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Fachhochschule Coburg.
Klaus will be available part-time from February 2027.
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