Olaf Schaefer-Senior HR Interim Manager
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Executive Board member / Member of the Executive Board +49 (0)
HR Recruitment & Interim AG
HR Director Germany & Austria
PPG Industries
Leading the local HR function for 7 business units with approximately 1,100 staff in 5 legal entities spread over 11 sites. Managing a team of 12 HR professionals.
Managing Director (Managing Director) +49 (0)
FR Recruitment GmbH
Recruitment consultancy specializing in HR professionals and executives.
Senior HR Interim Manager +49 (0)
Freelancer
Projects as an interim manager: Q1 2011: HR project lead, Solar Frontier Europe Q1 2011 - Q2 2012 and Q2 - Q4 2013: HR interim manager (Sales), AstraZeneca Q4 2013 - Q3 2014: HR interim manager, Magna Interiors Q4 2018 - Q4 2019: Change Manager, Stage Entertainment Q3 2020 - Q4 2020: Transformation Manager (Middle Office Germany), Vattenfall Q1/2 2021: Country HR Manager Germany, Lavazza Professional Q2/3 2021: Employee Relations Manager, EssexFurukawa since Q4 2021: Project Manager Payroll & Time (PL, UK, FI & DK), Vattenfall As a senior HR consultant, I design and facilitate workshops for example on change initiatives, process design, 360° reviews, onboarding new managers, conflict resolution, and strategy reviews.
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- 2006 - 2010: HR Manager, Shell Germany Oil GmbH & Shell Energy Germany GmbH (Gas Marketing), Hamburg (GER)
- 2005 - 2006: Global HR Advisor, Shell International Petroleum Company, London (UK)
- 2002 - 2005: HR Manager, Shell Solar GmbH, Munich (GER)
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Experienced in Energy, Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Food and Beverage.
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Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy, and Information Technology.
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Olaf is based in Hamburg, Germany.
Olaf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).
Olaf has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Olaf has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Olaf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Olaf would be well-suited for roles such as: Executive Board member / Member of the Executive Board +49 (0), HR Director Germany & Austria, Managing Director (Managing Director) +49 (0).
Olaf's most recent position is Executive Board member / Member of the Executive Board +49 (0) at HR Recruitment & Interim AG.
In recent years, Olaf has worked for HR Recruitment & Interim AG, FR Recruitment GmbH, and Freelancer.
Olaf is most experienced in industries like Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services. Olaf also has some experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Food and Beverage.
Olaf is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Strategy. Olaf also has some experience in Information Technology.
Olaf has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Food and Beverage.
Olaf has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Project Management.
The availability of Olaf needs to be confirmed.
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