Sonja Debus - Remote Freelance Talent Acquisition and HR Consultant

Q: Where is Sonja based?

Sonja is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sonja speak?

Sonja speaks the following languages: German (Native), Catalan/Valencian (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Indonesian (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Chinese (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sonja have?

Sonja has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Sonja has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Sonja may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sonja's latest experience?

Sonja's most recent position is Remote Freelance Talent Acquisition and HR Consultant at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Sonja has worked for Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Sonja most experienced in?

Sonja is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Real Estate , and Food and Beverage . Sonja also has some experience in Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Sonja most experienced in?

Sonja is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Operations . Sonja also has some experience in Sustainability Management .

Q: Which industries has Sonja worked in recently?

Sonja has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Sonja worked in recently?

Sonja has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources .

Recommended expert

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Feb 2019 - Present

7 years 2 months

Remote

Remote Freelance Talent Acquisition and HR Consultant

Self-employed

Active sourcing and headhunting tech and sales talent through different channels, including social media, job platforms and networking events
Client acquisition and research into talent trends
Recruited for ecosia.org, engelvoelkers.co.uk, mad.io, peakpower.io, mercanis.com, gotechrock.com, wisar.pro, tenstalent.com, talentsolution.es and recruit4.work
Supported start-ups and SMEs in HR matters, including conflict resolution, optimizing recruitment, on- and offboarding, team-building, feedback systems, HR ATS, data administration and employer branding
Interim management of people and culture
Introduction to Boolean search with LinkedIn Recruiter
Coached business owners and supported individuals in personality growth and career building

Nov 2016 - May 2018

1 year 7 months

Team Lead HR (International)

Engel & Völkers HQ Hamburg

Recruited and led international HR team (4 direct reports and matrix coordination of 4 HR managers)
Managed stakeholder relationships with department and country heads at national and international levels
Provided strategic advice on recruitment strategies, personnel development measures and budget planning
Analyzed HR KPIs, conducted HR market research and presented to management and board level
Conceived and controlled HR projects, implementing new international HR policies and procedures such as Assessment Center tool box and digital welcome book
Developed and led international HR and recruitment workshops
Set up and steered global offices in Spain, Italy, France, Switzerland, Belgium, UAE, Luxembourg and Germany
Focused on talent acquisition for diverse profiles at national and international levels

Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

2 years

Human Resources Manager / Senior Recruiter

Engel & Völkers HQ Hamburg

Led digital talent acquisition and onboarding; team lead of 3 FTE since November 2015
Developed recruitment strategies and managed complete HR lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, sourcing, screening and interviewing for Finance, Marketing, Sales, Assistance and HR roles
Supported global growth of company-owned start-ups and E&V franchisees in Barcelona, Rome, Dubai, Paris, Geneva, Côte d'Azur, Luxembourg and Milan
Implemented feedback appraisal processes across international structure, liaising with HR business partners and managing directors
Participated in implementation of new applicant tracking system
Led HR administration and payroll function with responsibility for one direct report since March 2016
Managed international headcount and organization charts, contract negotiation, employee files and coordination with external payroll providers and legal advisors
Controlled travel expenses for payroll preparation

Jul 2013 - Oct 2014

1 year 4 months

Human Resources Specialist / Sales Recruiter

Engel & Völkers Market Center Barcelona

Conducted high-volume talent acquisition campaign to recruit 160 freelance real estate agents across up to 10 job postings
Organized employer branding events at universities and business schools
Presented HR KPIs to stakeholders including employees and external investors
Developed initial phase of employee benefits program
Coordinated 4-week welcome program and ongoing training
Managed vacation control and personnel files, and participated in departmental and director meetings
Maintained internal database, managed organization chart and reported to managing director and headquarters in Hamburg

Dec 2012 - Jun 2013

7 months

Human Resources Assistant (Internship)

Lidl Supermercados HQ Barcelona

Supported talent acquisition and employer branding initiatives

Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year 1 month

Co-founder

Impact Berry

Built up first active socially and environmentally conscious premium coffee start-up in Hong Kong
Established automated remote operations

Feb 2012 - Oct 2012

9 months

Human Resources Assistant (Internship)

Factor Humano Consultores Barcelona

Assisted in talent acquisition and HR administration

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Professional Services, Real Estate, Food and Beverage, and Retail.

Professional Services

Real Estate

Food and Beverage

Retail

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, Operations, and Sustainability Management.

Human Resources

Project Management

Operations

Sustainability Management

Skills

Positivity
Relator
Futuristic
Communicator
Activator

Languages

German

Native

Catalan

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

...and 4 more

Education

Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

University of Barcelona

Master´s degree in Management & Development of Persons and Teams in Enterprises · Management & Development of Persons and Teams in Enterprises · Barcelona, Spain

Sep 2007 - Jul 2012

University of Barcelona

Bachelor´s degree in Psychology (Licenciatura) · Psychology · Barcelona, Spain

Certifications & licenses

Scrum.org - PSM1

Scrum.org

Programming Foundations JavaScript Fundamentals

LinkedIn Learning

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Professional Services 8 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 7 y 1 m

Expertise

Recent roles Remote Freelance Talent Acquisition and HR Consultant, Team Lead HR (International), Human Resources Manager / Senior Recruiter

Main industries Professional Services, Real Estate, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

January 2023

Last Update

July 2024

Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions? Here you can find further information.

Where is Sonja based?

Sonja is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Sonja speak?

Sonja speaks the following languages: German (Native), Catalan/Valencian (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Indonesian (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Chinese (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Sonja have?

Sonja has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Sonja has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Sonja may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sonja be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sonja would be well-suited for roles such as: Remote Freelance Talent Acquisition and HR Consultant, Team Lead HR (International), Human Resources Manager / Senior Recruiter.

What is Sonja's latest experience?

Sonja's most recent position is Remote Freelance Talent Acquisition and HR Consultant at Self-employed.

What companies has Sonja worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sonja has worked for Self-employed.

Which industries is Sonja most experienced in?

Sonja is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Real Estate, and Food and Beverage. Sonja also has some experience in Retail.

Which business areas is Sonja most experienced in?

Sonja is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Operations. Sonja also has some experience in Sustainability Management.

Which industries has Sonja worked in recently?

Sonja has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Sonja worked in recently?

Sonja has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources.

What is Sonja's education?

Sonja holds a Master in Management & Development of Persons and Teams in Enterprises from University of Barcelona and a Bachelor in Psychology from University of Barcelona.

Does Sonja have any certificates?

Sonja has 2 certificates. These include: Scrum.org - PSM1 and Programming Foundations JavaScript Fundamentals.

What is the availability of Sonja?

Sonja is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sonja?

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