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Klaus Härtel-HR Project Manager

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Kempten (Allgäu), Germany

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Jan 2026 - Present
Lahr, Germany
Hybrid

HR Business Partner

Schneider Electric Automation Gmbh

Position Summary
HR Business Partner at Schneider Electric Automation Gmbh
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Human Resources
Project Management

 HR project management for downsizing (40 employees)  Negotiation of works agreements, e.g. contractual wages, implementation of MTM, Flex@Work  Training and coaching of managers

Aug 2025 - Oct 2025
Munich, Germany
Hybrid

Head of People & Culture

Allplan GmbH

Position Summary
Head of People & Culture at Allplan GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Human Resources
Project Management

 HR project management for downsizing (55 employees) in 7 countries  Realignment of the HR department due to newly created matrix organization  Preparation of budget planning (headcount, costs)

Apr 2025 - Present

HR Project Manager

Client metal processing Germany and Switzerland

Position Summary
HR Project Manager at Client metal processing Germany and Switzerland
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Human Resources
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Project management for the introduction of a competency matrix across Europe (DE, CH, PL, SLO)
  • Optimization and digitalization of HR processes
  • Preparation for ISO 9001 certification
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025

HR Project Coordination

Adidas

Position Summary
HR Project Coordination at Adidas
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business Areas
Human Resources
Project Management
  • Development of a voluntary restructuring program
  • Project coordination of global team (IT, PMO, Payroll, HR, Global Business Services)
  • HR consulting
Jun 2024 - Jan 2025

HR Business Partner

Kurtz Ersa

Position Summary
HR Business Partner at Kurtz Ersa
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Human Resources
  • Implementation of short-time work for 3 companies
  • Reorganization of the HR department & negotiation of works agreements
  • Advising management & executives on HR matters
Jun 2023 - Mar 2024

Head of HR

Sandvik Coromant

Position Summary
Head of HR at Sandvik Coromant
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Human Resources
  • Leading 2 locations with 450 employees
  • Negotiating a reconciliation agreement & implementing a production reorganization (100 employees)
  • Company agreements for introducing new IT applications, performance bonus, and incentive models
Jan 2021 - Feb 2023

HR Business Partner

Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH

Position Summary
HR Business Partner at Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Human Resources
  • Setting up a sales call center (160 employees)
  • Introducing the HR business partner model
  • Developing concepts for employee retention & reducing absenteeism
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

HR Project Manager

Huber Group Deutschland

Position Summary
HR Project Manager at Huber Group Deutschland
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Human Resources
Project Management
  • Downsizing 270 employees (site closure)
  • Mass layoff notification, negotiations with the works council, coordinating the transfer company, labor court negotiations
  • Introducing short-time work during the Corona pandemic
Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

HR Business Partner

Sungwoo Hitech GmbH

Position Summary
HR Business Partner at Sungwoo Hitech GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Human Resources
  • Downsizing 50 employees
  • Streamlining internal HR processes and structures
  • Standardizing contracts & HR processes

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Energy.

Manufacturing
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Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

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Summary

HR Interim Manager with over 12 years of experience in international corporations, mid-sized companies and family businesses. Specialized in restructuring, downsizing, HR processes and leadership coaching.

Many years of experience collaborating with works councils, particularly in negotiating works agreements, social plans and interest reconciliation agreements.

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 (E.G. Hr Director, Hr Manager, Senior Hr Business Partner, Project Lead)

  • Advising And Executing Restructuring & Downsizing (Interest Reconciliation Agreements, Social Plans)

  • Optimizing Hr Processes & Supporting Transformation And Change

  • Leadership Coaching & Business And Career Coaching

  • Works Council Negotiations & Drafting Of Works Agreements

  • Workshops & Trainings (E.G. Hr Process Optimization, Hr Management, Employee Interviews)

  • Outplacement Consulting

  • Hr Leadership And Management Of Hr Staff (Packaging Industry, Tooling Industry)

  • Downsizing, Site Closures And Restructuring In The Chemical And Automotive Industries

  • Negotiation Of Reconciliation Of Interests For Production Reorganization (Tooling Industry)

  • Implementation Of Short-Time Work (Various Companies)

  • Development Of A Sales Call Center With 160 Employees (Industrial Supply Company)

  • Establishing Hr Department And Optimizing Hr Structures (Tooling Industry)

  • Implementation Of Bonus Models In Sales (Industrial Supply Company)

  • Conducting Workshops On Company Values For 600 Employees (Medical Technology)

  • Pilot Project To Introduce A Europe-Wide Competency Matrix (Packaging Industry)

  • Automotive Suppliers

  • Special Machinery And Plant Engineering

  • Tool Manufacturing

  • Chemical Industry

  • Medical Technology

  • Industrial Applications

  • Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Hospitality Industry

  • Cosmetics Manufacturing

  • Printing And Packaging Industry

  • Food Industry

  • It Systems: E.G. Ms Navision, Sap R3, Adp, Paisy, Workday, Umantis

  • Knowledge Of Collective Agreements: Metal, Chemical, Packaging, Trade

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Italian
Elementary

Education

Apr 1997 - Jun 1998

University of Northumbria at Newcastle

Master of European Business-Administration · HR Management · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

International HR Management

Oct 1992 - Feb 1997

Coburg University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Coburg, Germany

Focus: Human Resource Management

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Experience

Total positions 9
Experience in Manufacturing 6 y
Avg length 9 m
Longest experience 2 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles HR Business Partner, Head of People & Culture, HR Project Manager
Main industries Manufacturing, Energy
Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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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 5 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 Manager.
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, Client metal processing 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 Coburg University of Applied Sciences.
Klaus is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
Klaus's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
To hire Klaus, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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