Stephanie Kietzmann - HR Business Partner

Q: Where is Stephanie based?

Stephanie is based in Düsseldorf, Germany .

Q: What languages does Stephanie speak?

Stephanie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Stephanie have?

Stephanie has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Stephanie has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Stephanie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stephanie's latest experience?

Stephanie's most recent position is HR Business Partner at RTL Group .

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

In recent years, Stephanie has worked for RTL Group , Vantage Towers GmbH , Rheinland Air Service GmbH , Peek and Cloppenburg , and SIG AG .

Q: Which industries is Stephanie most experienced in?

Stephanie is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Media and Entertainment , and Telecommunication . Stephanie also has some experience in Fashion , Retail , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Stephanie most experienced in?

Stephanie is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Operations .

Q: What is Stephanie's education?

Stephanie attended Mönchengladbach Regional Court for Legal Internship .

Q: Does Stephanie have any certificates?

Stephanie has 3 certificates . These include: Developing Leadership Excellence , IHK Training "Coaching And Leadership" , and Human Resources Training .

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Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

HR Business Partner

RTL Group

Operational support for the HR team
Communication with the works council
Independent implementation of HR projects
Development and implementation of new HR structures
Creation of works agreements
Optimization of HR measures with reference to labor law
Further development of the corporate culture
Organization of tasks within the HR department
Continuous analysis and further development of HR processes and tools
Sparring partner for specialists and managers on HR-relevant and employment law issues
Restructuring processes in relation to personnel adjustments
Advising managers on transformation and organizational development measures and change processes
Implementation of innovative HR tools

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

HR Business Partner

Vantage Towers GmbH

HR Generalist
Support and implementation of a change project and reorganization
Close cooperation with the works council to implement personnel measures
Advising the managers
Development of HR processes and structures
Ensuring successful communication and motivation of employees in the change process

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Director HR

Rheinland Air Service GmbH

Strategic HR realignment/operational support/management of the HR team
Implementation of HR processes
Implementation of HR strategy
Introduction of employee benefits
Training of managers on the topic of leadership
Revision of employment contracts
Sparring partner for the management
Implementation of digital HR solutions

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

HR Business Partner

Peek and Cloppenburg

Operational support for the HR team
Support and advice for specialists, managers and employees in all labor law and HR matters
Independent support of a defined group of employees
Constructive and trusting cooperation with the works council
Collaboration in the establishment and optimization of HR processes and instruments

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Senior HR Business Partner

SIG AG

Operational support/management of the HR team
Sparring partner for the Managing Director and regional management in the support area
Professional advice and support for managers and employees in all HR-related and labor law issues
Managing personnel planning, performance and remuneration management as well as personnel and organizational development measures
Supporting and accompanying managers in the context of change processes
Ensuring the implementation of company and HR guidelines and processes
Active participation in strategic topics as well as national and international projects
Trusting cooperation with the works council
Introduction of BEM

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Project management HR

Eurowings Europe GmbH

Opening of the Malta site
Design and creation of the Maltese employment contracts
Coordination of HR support for the various locations
Negotiation of the employment contracts

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

HR Business Partner

Germanwings GmbH

Closure of the Cologne site
Operational handling
Internal Group coordination
Processing of labor law issues

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

VP HR EMEA

Jet Aviation AG

Strategic realignment of the HR team
Strategic partner and driving force for managers as well as competent contact person for all HR issues
Conception, establishment and further development of key strategic HR fields of action such as employer branding, strategic recruiting, leadership development, talent management and succession planning, digitalization
Further development of the corporate and leadership culture
Leading, motivating and developing a strong HR team
Collaboration with the HR teams in the Group on company-wide projects and processes

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Head of HR

Brussels Airlines

Closure of the Düsseldorf site
Negotiation of reconciliation of interests with the BR
Negotiation of social plan with the BR
Reporting to the LH Management Board
Coordination of the operational handling

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunication, Fashion, Retail, and Food and Beverage.

Aerospace and Defense

Media and Entertainment

Telecommunication

Fashion

Retail

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, and Operations.

Human Resources

Project Management

Operations

Summary

Impact-focused and result-oriented executive with successful track record in leaderhip, team-building and HR management

Skills

Inclusive Leadership And People Management

Succession Planning, Recruiting And Talent Management
Performance Management
Purposefully Applying Coaching Skills To Enhance Personal Growth Of Individuals And Teams

Driving Operational Excellence

Helicopter View But Also Details Matter
Making Continuous Improvement A Key Imperative
Fostering A Value-based, Team-oriented Working Environment, Yet Not Compromising On Disciplined, Fact-based And Data-driven Decision Making Processes

Building And Maintaining Effective Relationships And Sustainable Networks

Quickly And Effectively Building And Maintaining Sustainable Relationships And Networks With All Relevant Stakeholders Internally And Externally (E.g. Clients)
Successfully Leveraging Personal Networks To Generate Business Impact
Creating Trust-based Environment Resulting In Increased Followership

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 2000 - Nov 2002

Mönchengladbach Regional Court

Second State Examination · Legal Internship · Barcelona, Spain

Oct 1997 - Present

University of Lausanne

Study of law · Lausanne, Switzerland

Oct 1997 - Jun 2000

University of Münster

First State Examination · Study of law · Münster, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Developing Leadership Excellence

IHK Training "Coaching And Leadership"

Human Resources Training

Tax and Business Academy Düsseldorf

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Aerospace and Defense 4 y

Avg length 1 y 2 m

Longest experience 1 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles HR Business Partner, Director HR, Senior HR Business Partner

Main industries Aerospace and Defense, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunication

Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Stephanie based?

Stephanie is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What languages does Stephanie speak?

Stephanie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Stephanie have?

Stephanie has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Stephanie has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Stephanie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stephanie be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stephanie would be well-suited for roles such as: HR Business Partner, Director HR, Senior HR Business Partner.

What is Stephanie's latest experience?

Stephanie's most recent position is HR Business Partner at RTL Group.

What companies has Stephanie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephanie has worked for RTL Group, Vantage Towers GmbH, Rheinland Air Service GmbH, Peek and Cloppenburg, and SIG AG.

Which industries is Stephanie most experienced in?

Stephanie is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Media and Entertainment, and Telecommunication. Stephanie also has some experience in Fashion, Retail, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Stephanie most experienced in?

Stephanie is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Operations.

What is Stephanie's education?

Stephanie attended Mönchengladbach Regional Court for Legal Internship.

Does Stephanie have any certificates?

Stephanie has 3 certificates. These include: Developing Leadership Excellence, IHK Training "Coaching And Leadership", and Human Resources Training.

What is the availability of Stephanie?

Stephanie will be available from April 2026.

What is the rate of Stephanie?

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