Stefan Bornemann
Senior HR Manager
Experience
Senior HR Manager
Walter AG (SANDVIK Group)
Strategic consulting and operational implementation of production and sales reorganization
Defining clear KPIs and metrics to measure efficiency gains and regular monitoring
Supporting and managing negotiations on operational changes while avoiding business transfers
Close coordination and negotiations with works councils and unions
Developing an HR roadmap and introducing new recruitment approaches and onboarding processes
Successfully negotiating and implementing reconciliation of interests and social plans without layoffs within 3–6 months each
Securing 40 new skilled workers within 6 months
Improved process execution by 34%, reduced onboarding times by an average of 2 days
Director HCM & Head of Transformation Task Force
ESIM Chemicals GmbH (SUN CAPITAL Group)
Realigning the HR department and reorganizing a business unit as part of a carve-out
Initiating and expanding a transformation management office using the OBEYA method during the COVID-19 crisis
Implementing a cloud-based HR IT solution and realigning the HCM strategy in coordination with works council bodies
Centralizing HR processes in the shared service center, including payroll, personnel administration and onboarding
Completed transformation and HR IT modernization each in less than 3 months
Achieved centralization of HR services in under 4 months and reduced administrative process time by 20%
Increased service level compliance by 15%
Improved employee satisfaction by 18%
Reduced turnover and absenteeism by more than 12%
Program Director - Enterprise CRM-/ HCM-Transition Multi-Platforms
ABLE Group
Stabilizing and realigning a CRM/HCM transition program with a focus on compliance and multi-cloud platform implementation (Salesforce, Bullhorn, SAP) using a brownfield approach
Coordinating and harmonizing HR processes across multiple locations
Introducing modern release management for cloud-based multi-platforms
Realigning product and requirements management in close coordination with stakeholders
Completed the transition in under 6 months and reduced administrative process time by 28%
Increased service level compliance by 23%
Boosted internal customer satisfaction by 29%
Senior HR Manager for Reorganization
MAGNA International
Leading the workforce reorganization at a production site with over 600 employees
Implementing measures for reconciliation of interests and social plans
Designing and implementing flexible workforce reduction in coordination with corporate and local management as well as the works council
Managing the transfer company and providing HR consulting to leaders on reconciliation of interests and social plans
Launched a socially responsible voluntary program, achieving significant cost savings
Built a standby pool within 12 weeks to improve production flexibility
No legal disputes in labor courts due to proactive negotiations
Founder, Managing Director, Interim Manager & Senior Consultant
lead & conduct! GmbH
- Won the Salesforce Partner Award in 2019
- Maintained high customer satisfaction with an NPS over 9.2
- Scaled the company to over 60 projects for national and international market leaders in the metal and chemical industries
Director HCM & Strategic Projects
SYNAXON AG
- Leading human capital management
- Developing and setting up the first social commerce platform for IT products in the D-A-CH region
General Staff Officer
German Armed Forces and international organizations
- Leading the reorganization of a military land forces headquarters at home and abroad within 3 years
- Deputy program manager for planning the reorganization of the land forces and their headquarters at home and abroad within 18 months
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Chemical, Metals and Mining, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Automotive.
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Product Development.
Summary
Interim roles:
- Senior HR Manager for demanding realignments and critical transformation situations.
- CHRO, VP HR/HCM, Director People & Culture for cross-functional HR programs and projects in international matrix organizations, e.g., operational changes, M&A (carve-out & PMI), reorganizations, turnarounds and relocations. Transformation manager & sparring partner for management and operations partners.
Skills
Adaptation Of Highly Valuable Hr Models, Strategies And Implementation Concepts: Quickly Identifying And Meeting High Expectations With Business Outcome Responsibility For Effective Solutions And Agreed Goals.
Operational Hr Management: Effective Employee Support For "Blue Collar" And "White Collar" Workers In Multinational Manufacturing Environments.
Stakeholder Management: Collaboration With Operational Partners, Focusing On Trust-building Measures And Compliance With Labor Laws.
Digital Hr Tools And Processes: Deep Know-how In Modern Hr Systems And Platforms (E.g., Sap Successfactors, Workday) To Support Data-driven Hr Processes.
Transformation & Change Management: Successfully Leading And Supporting Transformations, Especially In Manufacturing Companies.
Industries:
- Mechanical And Plant Engineering (Focus Area)
- Automotive
- Chemical Industry
- It And Digital Services
Languages
Education
Leadership Academy of the German Armed Forces
Admiral/General Staff training for senior and top positions in the armed forces, NATO, UN and EU · Hamburg, Germany
Helmut Schmidt University
Diploma in psychology, organizational sciences and human resources · Psychology, organizational sciences and human resources · Hamburg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
SAFe® Product Owner/ Program Consultant (POPM/ SPC)
SF
Sales/Service Cloud Consultant and Cloud Administrator
SF
Turnaround & Restructuring Management
IfUS (SRH)
Business Process Manager - incl. SCRUM
Novacess/ GPM
Six Sigma Black Belt
European SixSigma Club/ TÜV Rheinland
Multi-Project Management (IPMA Level A/B)
GPM
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