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Pira Jeya-Interim HR & Talent Acquisition Consultant

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2017 - Present

Interim HR & Talent Acquisition Consultant

Independent Consultant

Expertise details
Position Summary
Interim HR & Talent Acquisition Consultant at Independent Consultant
Industries
Automotive
Construction
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical
Professional Services
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Human Resources
  • Clients: Dover, Korn Ferry, Leoni, Lonza, Mars, Molnlycke, Novartis, RELX Group, Schaeffler, Softing AG, Takeda, Wipro
  • Industries: Automotive, consulting, construction, engineering, IT, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals (including tariff-bound structures & regulated environments)
  • Approx. 2 500–50 000 employees
  • Advised HR Business Partners and leadership on operational HR topics, workforce planning and compliance matters
  • Supported implementation and optimization of HR processes within industrial and tariff-bound environments
  • Collaborated closely with works councils in Germany on hiring and structural topics
  • Contributed to policy interpretation and application in line with labor law and internal governance
  • Supported employee relations cases in cooperation with HR and legal teams
  • Led and supported corporate change management initiatives within industrial and matrix organizations
  • Supported corporate organizational restructuring and workforce adjustment measures in close collaboration with senior leadership and works councils
  • Ensured process compliance within SAP HCM/SuccessFactors systems
  • Delivered HR reporting and analytics to senior stakeholders
  • Led high-volume recruitment initiatives across multiple regions
  • Delivered end-to-end recruitment, ensuring efficiency, cost control and candidate experience
  • Designed and implemented sourcing strategies to attract top talent globally
  • Built and maintained high-caliber talent networks and proactively engaged passive candidates
  • Evaluated and implemented data analytics tools for enhanced recruitment insights
  • Contributed to internal talent development and shared recruitment best practices
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Independent Consultant

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Recruitment Consultant at Independent Consultant
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Human Resources
  • Clients: Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Amgen
  • Industry: Pharmaceuticals
  • Approx. 3 000–110 000 employees
  • Managed four key accounts in German-speaking Switzerland
  • Supervised recruitment teams in London and Zurich (4 team members)
  • Led business development and recruitment strategy for the Swiss market
  • Reported directly to the Managing Director and CEO
  • Supported both permanent and contract recruitment across functions
May 2014 - Feb 2016

Executive Search Consultant

Independent Consultant

Expertise details
Position Summary
Executive Search Consultant at Independent Consultant
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Human Resources
  • Clients: Cielo, Alcon, Novartis, Honeywell, Wunderman, Air Products, Agilent, Keysight
  • Industries: Various
  • Approx. 5 000–100 000 employees
  • Delivered confidential, executive-level search assignments across DACH, UK, and USA
  • Specialized in talent pipelining, succession planning, onboarding and market intelligence
  • Successfully placed executives including CEOs, VPs and directors
  • Consulted with senior stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle
  • Operated as an embedded resource within client organizations for strategic hiring
Jun 2012 - Apr 2014

European Business Consultant

Independent Consultant

Expertise details
Position Summary
European Business Consultant at Independent Consultant
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Automotive
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Human Resources
Sales
  • Clients: BMW, Vodafone, Bombardier
  • Industries: Automotive, aerospace and aviation, telecommunications
  • Approx. 2 500–130 000 employees
  • Identified and developed new business opportunities across DACH and the UK, particularly in IT
  • Negotiated terms for contract and permanent placements
  • Applied advanced headhunting and sourcing techniques for technical roles
  • Built strong candidate referral networks and managed niche IT talent pools
  • Recruited specialists in software engineering and architecture (C++, Java, .NET, etc.)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, Construction, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Automotive
Professional Services
Pharmaceutical
Construction
Information Technology
Manufacturing
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Business Intelligence, and Sales.

Human Resources
Business Intelligence
Sales
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Summary

Seasoned Interim HR Manager and Talent Acquisition Leader with international experience in operational HR management, HR process optimization, industrial environments, and complex matrix organizations.

Strong expertise in HR governance, works council collaboration, labor law compliance, collective bargaining environments (including IG Metall structures), and stakeholder advisory at the leadership level.

Proven track record in optimizing HR processes, advising HR Business Partners, supporting workforce planning, managing sensitive employee relations cases, and implementing sustainable HR solutions across DACH, BENELUX, UK, North America and Asia.

Experienced in SAP HCM and SuccessFactors environments.

Skills

  • Interim Hr Management & Hr Operations Leadership

  • Change Management & Organizational Restructuring

  • Hr Process Optimization & Operational Excellence In Industrial Environments

  • Stakeholder Engagement, Hr Consulting & Executive Advisory

  • Hr Governance, Compliance & Policy Framework Implementation

  • Labor Law, Collective Agreements (Ig Metall) & German Works Council Collaboration

  • Employee Relations & Case Management (Incl. Restructuring & Workforce Adjustments)

  • Hr Reporting, Workforce Analytics & Data-driven Decision Support

  • Optimization Of Hr Interfaces (Hrbp, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Leadership)

  • Executive Search, Active Sourcing & Global Recruitment Operations

  • Rpo (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) & Talent Strategy

  • Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline Development

  • Team Leadership, Mentorship & Cross-functional Coordination

  • Office Tools: Ms Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams

  • Databases: Fidelio, Galileo, Panorama

  • Recruitment Platforms: Colleague, Filefinder, Kenexa Brassring, Virtual Edge, Adapt, Sap Fieldglass, Talentlink, Workday, Sap Hcm E-recruiting [Successfactors], Taleo

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Feb 2002 - Jun 2002

Negocia Business School

Exchange Programme · International Business · Paris, France

Sep 2000 - Feb 2004

University of East London

Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management, International Corporate & Human Resource Management · International Business Management · London, United Kingdom

Sep 1995 - Jun 1998

OSZ Energietechnik

Abitur · Higher German Secondary Education · Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Total positions 4
Experience in Automotive 10.5 y
Avg length 3 y 4 m
Longest experience 8 y 8 m

Expertise

Recent roles Interim HR & Talent Acquisition Consultant, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Executive Search Consultant
Main industries Automotive, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical
Main business areas Human Resources, Business Intelligence, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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Where is Pira based?

Pira is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Pira speak?

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

How many years of experience does Pira have?

Pira has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Pira has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Pira may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Pira be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Pira would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim HR & Talent Acquisition Consultant, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Executive Search Consultant.

What is Pira's latest experience?

Pira's most recent position is Interim HR & Talent Acquisition Consultant at Independent Consultant.

What companies has Pira worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Pira has worked for Independent Consultant.

Which industries is Pira most experienced in?

Pira is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Pharmaceutical. Pira also has some experience in Construction, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Pira most experienced in?

Pira is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Business Intelligence, and Sales.

Which industries has Pira worked in recently?

Pira has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Construction, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Pira worked in recently?

Pira has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence and Human Resources.

What is Pira's education?

Pira holds a Bachelor in International Business Management from University of East London.

What is the availability of Pira?

Pira will be available full-time from May 2026.

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