Simon (Dr.) Kentsch-Product Teamlead HR Transformation
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Product Teamlead HR Transformation
Enercity
- Lead several HR units within the HR department
- Focus areas: stakeholder management, leading a team of over 15 direct reports, HR and IT process optimization, IT project management (SAP/Workday), transformation of three HR teams
- Digitalization and leadership
- Tools: SAP, Workday
Project People Teamlead
50 Hertz
- Led an internal project people team, including operational tasks for sourcing and administering project staff
- 5 direct reports
- Focus areas: HR process implementation in SAP, stakeholder management, professional end-to-end processes, continuous improvement, process digitalization
- Tool: SAP
Teamlead Shared Service Center SSC Transformation
Amedes
- Managed day-to-day operations of an HR shared service center team from payroll preparation to termination process
- Used Scrum/Agile
- 6 direct reports
- Focus areas: team leadership, operational HR execution, process optimization and digitalization with SAP, change management, stakeholder management, process work, AI in HR
- Tool: SAP
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
HOMAG
- Central HR contact (end-to-end) for a site
- Implemented group works agreements, collaborated with the works council, prepared payroll, managed contracts, recruiting, and restructuring measures
- Focus areas: HR process implementation, business partnering, restructuring, stakeholder management, workforce reduction measures
- Tool: SAP
International Talent Manager / HR Manager
Bunge Ltd.
- Central HR contact
- Designed and implemented a talent management strategy
- Supported a plant closure
- Focus areas: HR transformation, volume recruiting, international talent management, HR consulting, restructuring
- Tool: SAP SuccessFactors
Change Management/Digitalization Project Manager
Bruderhaus Diakonie
- Implementation of a BMS and digitization of related processes
- Designing and implementing pilot projects
- Internal and external interface function, collaboration with employee representatives
- Focus areas: IT project management, stakeholder management, change management, IT/tech process optimization
- Tool: b-ite
Founder and Managing Director
Scaleyo HR GmbH
- Co-author of the book "Companies on the Edge, 11 Brilliant Ways"
- HR service provider and consultant with an SSC team
- Regular online and in-person teaching activities
Founder and Managing Director
Leading Hero GmbH
- Idea, concept and implementation of a digital mentor for leaders
- Management, talent management, product and business development
- Exit: sale of shares after a successful go-to-market phase
- Tools: SAP, b-ite, LinkedIn, Workday, Xing, Meta, Microsoft Office 365, Zapier
Head of Business and HR / Head of Operations
LOFT Holding GmbH
- Responsible for operational business and the group headquarters
- Leading 30 direct reports
- Structuring HR and business processes during expansion
- Revenue responsibility of €25 million
- Employee development and leadership
- Over 25 locations in Germany and 250 employees
- Tools: Zoho One, Miro, Mural, Canva, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, webinar and e-learning platforms
Regional Head of HR / Operations
HYGIA Holding GmbH
- Leading 10 direct reports
- Revenue responsibility of €10 million
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Experienced in Professional Services, Healthcare, Real Estate, Agriculture, Food and Beverage, and Utilities.
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Experienced in Human Resources, Operations, Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development, and Strategy.
Summary
Highly qualified HR specialist, Dr. Simon Kentsch combines a holistic view and wealth of experience to provide quick operational relief with a sustainable approach. More than 12 years of professional experience in human resources, including 8 years in leadership positions and 6 years as a consultant.
Skills
- Microsoft Office & 365
- Zapier
- B-Ite
- Workday
- Meta
- Zoho One
- Miro
- Mural
- Canva
- Teams
- Zoom
- Webinar & E-Learning Platforms
Languages
Education
Dr. rer. pol., focus: Professional HR Structures / Professional Talent Management · Business Administration, Human Resources
Master of Science, focus: Talent Management · Business Psychology
Certifications & licenses
Commercial Manager (IHK)
IHK
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Simon is based in Hildesheim, Germany.
Simon speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Simon has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Simon has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Simon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Simon would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Teamlead HR Transformation, Project People Teamlead, Teamlead Shared Service Center SSC Transformation.
Simon's most recent position is Product Teamlead HR Transformation at Enercity.
In recent years, Simon has worked for Enercity, 50 Hertz, Amedes, HOMAG, and Bunge Ltd..
Simon is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Real Estate. Simon also has some experience in Agriculture, Food and Beverage, and Utilities.
Simon is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Operations, and Project Management. Simon also has some experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Strategy.
Simon has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Real Estate, and Agriculture.
Simon has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Operations, and Project Management.
Simon holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, Human Resources and a Master in Business Psychology.
Simon has 2 certificates. These include: Commercial Manager (IHK) and Professional Scrum Master I.
The availability of Simon needs to be confirmed.
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