Peter J.-Compensation & Benefits with a focus on company pension schemes
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Compensation & Benefits with a focus on company pension schemes
- Short-term resolution of incorrect bAV payroll calculations in 2021 following a change of provider and restoration of interfaces
- Training of the HR department regarding bAV expertise and implementation of the BRSG
- Improvement of HR processes in the bAV area, taking into account a shared service center and a general bAV service provider
Support during social security audit
- Proper preparation of the required documents from 4 different payroll service providers
- Analysis of potential risks and development of possible solutions
- Support with changes to HR processes
Plant HR Manager with project management for the transition of HR IT and company pension schemes
- Development and implementation of all measures, from short-time work to overtime, to manage the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
- Tendering and transition of the HR system to Loga within 6 months, including support during a social security audit
- Tendering for a general service provider for company pension schemes and conclusion of a modern works agreement
- First structured implementation of performance reviews
External HR department
- Complete handling of all HR processes
- Introduction of an employee handbook as well as new employment contracts, Code of Conduct and IT policy
- Design of a compensation structure
- Support with compensation and disciplinary matters as well as topics such as coronavirus and working from home
External HR department
- Complete handling of all HR processes
- Introduction of flexible working hours and new compensation guidelines
- Advising the supervisory board on executive compensation
- Mediation and coaching to improve internal communication
- Strengthening managers and collaboration
- Supporting a transformation
Compensation & Benefits with a focus on harmonizing benefits following company integration
- Negotiation of the occupational pension scheme (transition from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution, implications of BRSG), including employee communication
- Initial implementation of the new occupational pension scheme in the payroll system, including management of interfaces
- Support for audits (annual financial statements, wage tax, social security) and coordination of occupational pension provisions
- Redesign of HR processes in cooperation with external service providers, including tenders through to contract signing
Project support Global Compensation & Benefit
- Project management for the topic of Recognition
- Support in developing a Job-Family concept
- Revision of the travel policy for global employees and Executives
Analysis of HR operations with an outsourcing scenario
- Development and implementation of an employee survey to analyze HR operations since 2012
- Development of measures to improve the internal working climate
- Proposals for optimizing HR processes
- Analysis of turnover, absences, compensation and contracts
Sabbatical
- Planned career break for personal and professional reorientation
Analysis of occupational pension schemes and potential balance sheet relief
- Presentation of specific options for designing the occupational pension scheme for approximately 140 active employees, 40 deferred beneficiaries and 280 pensioners
- Support for management's arguments and decision-making
- Presentation of possible alternative scenarios regarding Compensation-&-Benefits packages
Compensation & Benefits Manager / Vendor Management
- Optimization of the business partner model to strengthen the HR function
- Interface and data optimization after 5 years of dynamic staffing and several process changes (IT change, centralization, payroll and occupational pension outsourcing)
- Analysis of current case law on occupational pensions, development and implementation of solutions for around 400 affected employees, including support in legal proceedings
- HR contact for auditors
- Support with the preparation and follow-up of joint ventures
Support with payroll tax audit and clarification of occupational pensions
- Review of outstanding topics following a vacancy
- Clarification of returned payments in occupational pensions
- Preparation of the annual financial statements
Implementation of global HR requirements in Germany
- Contact for the headquarters in Belgium
- Support during a service provider change
- Payroll processing of split payments for internationally assigned employees
Reduction of occupational pensions for existing employees
- Conversion from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution for over 1,000 employees in 4 companies, with a future reduction of benefits by at least 25 % for the employees
- Negotiation with 4 different works councils, including a conciliation committee, and achieving a uniform result
- Reduction of costs by approx. 40 %
Introduction of occupational pensions
- Development, coordination, negotiation and introduction of a uniform pension system for 4 German subsidiaries of a European group, each with its own works council
- Addition of previously uncovered components for senior executives to an existing pension system
- Design of a Defined-Contribution system to replace the previous Defined-Benefits system
HR process analysis, benchmarking and contract negotiations
- Assessment of current HR processes at 4 German subsidiaries of a European group
- Benchmarking of various providers for payroll and personnel data management
- Definition of optimizations and transfer costs
- Conducting final contract negotiations with selected service providers
Consequences of a transfer of business and subsequent insolvency
- Head of HR for approx. 2,000 affected employees in 2 German companies in the context of a transfer of business and subsequent insolvency
- Development and implementation of settlement solutions for employees
- Management of complex labor court proceedings, including implementation of judgments and payroll processing for up to 5 years retroactively
- Support during wage tax and social security audits
Self-employed HR Consultant
Self-employed HR Consultant
- Taking over external HR departments
- Conducting various projects involving company pension schemes (introduction, amendment, reduction)
- Several projects for outsourcing payroll and other HR functions (benchmarking, tenders for HR service providers, optimization of interfaces and processes)
- Responsible negotiations with works councils to find constructive solutions to complex and critical issues
- Analyses in the area of Compensation & Benefits, combining different approaches (including due diligence)
Head of HR
Agfaphoto GmbH
Head of HR from June 2005 in Windhagen
Responsible negotiation of the social selection process and implementation of staff reduction measures
Independently developed a transition scenario from a three-shift to a two-shift system, including the conclusion of a works agreement and comprehensive employee information
Head of HR Southern Germany from November 2004 in Munich
Set up the HR department by integrating previously centralized administrative tasks and taking on operational and strategic responsibility
Implemented cost reduction measures (working time flexibility, short-time work, restructuring, plant closure)
Concluded new works agreements on variable compensation
Head of HR Policy / HR Manager for Executive Support and HR Policy
Agfa-Gevaert AG
Head of HR Policy from March 2004 in Leverkusen
Outsourcing of HR services for international transfers
Responsible for developing new approaches in compensation policy, including negotiating and concluding group-wide works agreements (Compensation & Benefits)
Contact person for the Economic Committee, Group Works Council and Group Spokespersons Committee
Supported the carve-out process of the Consumer Imaging business unit
HR Manager for Executive Support and HR Policy (operational and strategic responsibility) from July 2001 in Leverkusen
Introduced the worldwide “International Assignment Policy” for all transfers involving Germany
Introduced a worldwide job grading system in Germany and evaluated all German management positions
Lead negotiator for a new group-wide works agreement to introduce a worldwide organizational and personnel development system in Germany
Commercial Director of Schools
Ursulinenkongregation Calvarienberg Ahrweiler e.V.
- Financial responsibility for 5 schools in 2 federal states at 4 locations
- Coordination and implementation of IT projects in the areas of financial accounting, payroll and teaching
- Financial planning of major renovation projects
Head of HR Production / Group Manager HR Administration / HR Marketing Specialist / HR Administrator
Agfa-Gevaert AG
Head of HR Production from July 1997 in Leverkusen
Responsible support for approx. 1,700 employees at 4 locations
Development and introduction of new working time models to respond to production fluctuations without additional costs
Preventive workforce planning and implementation of staff reduction measures in close coordination with the works council
Introduction of a systematic remuneration development program for junior employees
Group Manager HR Administration from July 1995
Integration of employee data as part of company acquisitions
Analysis of actual data and preparation of forecasts as part of fundamental remuneration decisions
HR Marketing Specialist from April 1991
Preparation and implementation of an advertisements and brochures concept
Development and implementation of a package of measures to present training opportunities
Planning and organization of trade fair and university events, including participant training
Design and support of integration programs for new employees
HR Administrator from January 1988
Payroll for approx. 900 production employees, most of whom worked rotating shifts, and employees abroad
Conversion of the payroll process to direct data entry and timely payroll processing of variable remuneration components
Project work to improve Agfa's position in the labor market
HR Specialist in Sales HR from August 1985
Support for approx. 400 employees, including managers in internal and field sales (Germany)
Implementation of individual personnel measures
Preparation of job descriptions and job evaluations
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Manufacturing, Chemical, and Education.
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Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Accounting.
Summary
Staatlich geprüfter Wirtschaftsassistent and Industriekaufmann.
Goal- and results-oriented HR manager with strong communication and leadership skills. Familiar with modern HR management in an internationally operating group company. Experienced in operational and strategic HR work as well as supporting employees, specialists and managers at all levels. Enjoy working with people and developing related concepts and tools.
Skills
- Ms Word, Excel – Good User Skills
- Ms Powerpoint – Good Basic Knowledge
- Internet, E-Mail – Good User Skills
- Sap R3 / Hr – Good User Skills
- FüHrerschein Klasse 3 (With Own Car)
Languages
Education
Bayer AG
Staatlich geprüfter Wirtschaftsassistent · Wirtschaftsassistent · Leverkusen, Germany
Bayer AG
Industriekaufmann · Industriekaufmann · Leverkusen, Germany
Allgemeinbildende Schulen
Abitur
Certifications & licenses
Führerschein Klasse 3
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Peter is based in Pulheim, Germany.
Peter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Peter has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Peter would be well-suited for roles such as: Compensation & Benefits with a focus on company pension schemes, Support during social security audit, Plant HR Manager with project management for the transition of HR IT and company pension schemes.
Peter's most recent position is Compensation & Benefits with a focus on company pension schemes.
In recent years, Peter has worked for Self-employed HR Consultant.
Peter is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Chemical. Peter also has some experience in Education and Insurance.
Peter is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Legal. Peter also has some experience in Finance, Procurement, and Accounting.
Peter has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.
Peter has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Audit.
Peter attended Bayer AG for Wirtschaftsassistent.
Peter has 1 certificate: Führerschein Klasse 3.
Peter is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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