Peter Krupp - HR Project Manager (ad interim)

Q: Where is Peter based?

Peter is based in Reutlingen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Peter speak?

Peter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is HR Project Manager (ad interim) at International Automotive Supplier, Metal Forming .

Q: What companies has Peter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Peter has worked for International Automotive Supplier, Metal Forming , Precision Mechanics, MIM , Steel Investment Casting , and Independent business consultant .

Q: Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Media and Entertainment , and Automotive . Peter also has some experience in Manufacturing , Retail , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Strategy , and Project Management . Peter also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Strategy , and Quality Assurance .

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Reutlingen, Germany

Experience

Dec 2025 - Apr 2026

5 months

Hausach, Germany

HR Project Manager (ad interim)

International Automotive Supplier, Metal Forming

Implementation of a web-based time tracking (SaaS)
Project leadership for implementing a web-based time tracking (SaaS)
Integration of 3 locations into the project
Drafting data processing agreements
Selection and implementation of an integrated system solution for payroll, time management, HR development, etc.
Project-related negotiations with the works council

Apr 2025 - Sep 2025

6 months

Hausach, Germany

HR Interim Head (ad interim)

International Automotive Supplier, Metal Forming

Taking on the role
Establishing and expanding necessary HR processes
Building new trust in the HR department
Communication with the works council
Representing the company in labor court
Supporting negotiations on company agreements for the compensation system, vacation and vacation pay, Christmas bonus, bike leasing, use of private mobile phones and headphones
Ongoing reporting to the corporate structure
Supporting disciplinary processes
Improving communication from HR to operational units

Sep 2024 - Jan 2025

5 months

Eisenach, Germany

HR Interim Head (ad interim)

International Automotive Supplier, Metal Forming

Taking on the role as sickness cover
Supporting several production launches (SOPs)
Workforce planning
Communication with the works council
Attending a conciliation committee for implementing the Talent & Performance module
Supporting negotiations for the in-house collective agreement (IG Metall)
Ongoing reporting to the corporate structure
Supporting disciplinary processes
Improving communication from HR to operational units

Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

3 months

Pforzheim, Germany

HR Head (ad interim)

Precision Mechanics, MIM

Maintaining HR projects
Managing 2 payroll staff
Conducting job evaluations based on ERA
Introducing a company car policy
Providing administrative HR support

Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year 1 month

Tübingen, Germany

HR Restructuring (ad interim)

Steel Investment Casting

Supporting company and HR restructuring
Assisting in self-administered insolvency
Introducing a new pay structure (based on ERA)
Supporting external payroll processing
Implementing basic HR policies
Designing a process-oriented HR setup
Participating in EN ISO 9001 recertification
Recruiting specialists and managers
Providing administrative HR support

Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

3 months

Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

Head of HR International (ad interim)

International Mechanical Engineering Company

Head of HR for Germany, France, Spain, Italy, CEE
Recruiting specialists and managers for all sites
Deriving department goals and further developing the HR department
HR Business Partner for all managers
Succession planning for leadership and specialist roles

Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

8 months

Pirna, Germany

Head of HR International (ad interim)

International automotive supplier, interior plastic injection molding

Head of HR for sites in Germany, Poland, Czech Republic and Mexico
Strategic HR management
Recruiting specialists and managers for all sites
Implementing a new corporate organization
Supporting the development of the corporate strategy
Deriving department goals and further developing the HR department
HR Business Partner for all managers
Payroll for the German site
Developing an employee-focused leadership style at all levels
Succession planning for leadership and specialist roles
Collective bargaining negotiations with IG BCE

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

3 months

Bodensee, Germany

On-site

HR Project "Improvement of HR Structures" (ad interim)

Automotive supplier plastics forming

Recruiting specialists and managers
Potential analysis
Workforce planning
Introducing a master vendor/onsite model for staffing agencies
Planning and controlling the personnel budget

Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

1 year

Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany

HR Manager, Site HR Manager (ad interim)

International chemical corporation

Leading the HR department with 10 employees (including apprentices)
HR Business Partner
Payroll for approx. 800 employees
Supervising 8 employees
Implementing company integration management (BEM)
Extending the occupational disability insurance for chemicals (BUC) based on the TV Demografie Chemie collective agreement
Negotiating with the works council on adjustments to benefit schemes
Various change management projects
Carrying out individual personnel measures
Training and recruitment initiative "Chemistry on the High Rhine"

May 2016 - Dec 2016

8 months

Untergruppenbach, Germany

Head of HR Services (ad interim)

International automotive supplier

Leading HR Services (Front Desk, Payroll and Back Office)
Supporting the introduction of Employee Self-Service/Manager Self-Service (ESS/MSS)
Supervising 12 employees
Realigning HR Services during the transformation

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Neckarsulm, Germany

Workshop Facilitator

German Automobile Manufacturer

Independently conducted workshops for managers and employees
Provided conceptual support for change management

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Stuttgart, Germany

HR Process Consultant

Automotive Supplier

Documented and redesigned HR processes
Developed alternative KPIs

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Künzelsau, Germany

Interim HR Project Manager

Trading Company

Led project to set up an HR Shared Service Center and implement an HRIS/HRMS (P+I LOGA 3)
Integrated 13 country subsidiaries into the HR SSC process landscape
Prepared data processing contracts
Selected and implemented an integrated system solution for payroll, time management, HR development, etc.
Conducted project-related negotiations with the works council
Introduced digital personnel files

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Esslingen, Germany

Interim Head of HR

Automotive Supplier

Managed the HR department
Supported managers through the change process
Supported national and international locations
Negotiated agreements on reconciliation of interests and social plans
Negotiated wage and collective agreements (IG BCE)
Assisted with customer audits and certifications according to ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949, and VDA 6
Restructured HR processes
Implemented SAP HCM and enabled SEPA and ELSTAM compatibility
Represented the company in labor courts

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Process Reorganization HR

Regional Energy Producer

Documented and redesigned HR processes as part of a company-wide process redesign
Conducted change management workshops

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

Cologne, Germany

Director of Human Resources (ad interim)

Media company and provider of legal, business, and tax information services

Stabilization of HR operations according to international standards
Development of recruiting and employer branding concepts
Preparation and implementation of an HR Shared Service Center (SSC HR) and definition of HR processes
Support for managers during the change process
Member of international projects (e.g. HR Delivery Model)
Support for subsidiaries
HR due diligence, support during a company acquisition, site relocations, and negotiations with the group works council
Negotiations on reconciliation of interests and social plans, and integration of employees at the Cologne location
Outsourcing of administrative areas and negotiations with the group works council
Representation of the company before labor courts
Head of HR Services (front desk, payroll, and back office)
Support for the introduction of ESS/MSS
Realignment of HR services in transformation

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

5 years

HR Manager (ad interim)

Media company for publications and portals on computer and console games

Support for managers in change management
Conducting workshops with employees and managers on change management
Recruitment and employer branding
Reorganization of the company (layout and editorial departments)
Implementation of HR policies
Enforcement of HR measures
Staff development and management training
Employee and manager coaching
Representation of the company in labor courts

Oct 2005 - Present

20 years 6 months

Independent business consultant

HR management
Interim HR management
Change management
Organizational development
HR process management
Recruiting of specialist and managerial staff (direct search)
Coaching of middle and senior managers

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail, and Chemical.

Professional Services

Media and Entertainment

Automotive

Manufacturing

Retail

Chemical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Strategy, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.

Human Resources

Strategy

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

EN ISO 9001

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Professional Services 20.5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 20 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles HR Project Manager (ad interim), HR Interim Head (ad interim), HR Head (ad interim)

Main industries Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, Automotive

Main business areas Human Resources, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

December 2025

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Where is Peter based?

Peter is based in Reutlingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Peter speak?

Peter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Peter be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Peter would be well-suited for roles such as: HR Project Manager (ad interim), HR Interim Head (ad interim), HR Head (ad interim).

What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is HR Project Manager (ad interim) at International Automotive Supplier, Metal Forming.

What companies has Peter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Peter has worked for International Automotive Supplier, Metal Forming, Precision Mechanics, MIM, Steel Investment Casting, and Independent business consultant.

Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, and Automotive. Peter also has some experience in Manufacturing, Retail, and Chemical.

Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Project Management. Peter also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Information Technology.

Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Strategy, and Quality Assurance.

Does Peter have any certificates?

Peter has 1 certificate: EN ISO 9001.

What is the availability of Peter?

Peter will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Peter?

Peter's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.