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Torsten F.-Interim Manager Payroll - Occupational Pensions - Processes & System Change | Court-authorized Pension Adviser (RDG) | Expert

Torsten F. - Interim Manager Payroll - Occupational Pensions - Processes & System Change | Court-authorized Pension Adviser (RDG) | Expert - profile avatar
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Munich, Germany

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Experience

May 2013 - Mar 2014

Managing Director

DES Deutscher Entgelt Service GmbH

Position summary
Managing Director at DES Deutscher Entgelt Service GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Human Resources
  • Head of payroll outsourcing
Jan 2013 - Present
Hybrid

Subject Matter Expert | Payroll - Occupational Pensions | Coach

IWB Seminare für das Personalwesen

Position summary
Subject Matter Expert | Payroll - Occupational Pensions | Coach at IWB Seminare für das Personalwesen
Industries
Education
Professional Services
Business areas
Accounting
Human Resources
  • Professional training in payroll and occupational pensions
  • Practical seminars on occupational pensions and payroll
  • Year-end update for payroll
  • Member of the alga Competence Center
Apr 2007 - Present
Munich, Germany
Hybrid

Interim Manager Payroll - Company Pensions - Payroll Processes | Consultant | Payroll & Occupational Pensions Coach

Entgeltwelt & IWB-Seminare für das Personalwesen

Position summary
Interim Manager Payroll - Company Pensions - Payroll Processes | Consultant | Payroll & Occupational Pensions Coach at Entgeltwelt & IWB-Seminare für das Personalwesen
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Accounting
Human Resources
Project Management
  • Interim management for payroll and company pensions (occupational pensions)
  • Consulting, payroll, digital files, processes, training, support
  • Interim management (payroll, occupational pensions)
  • Project management for payroll, ePA, occupational pensions, HR processes, expert assessments
  • Implementation or outsourcing of payroll systems
  • Implementation of digital personnel files and digitization of paper personnel files
  • Implementation of payroll, pension management and personnel controlling systems
  • Implementation of long-term working time accounts
  • Pension advice for occupational pensions
  • Certified Expert Witness for Payroll and Occupational Pensions (BDSF)
  • Certified Expert Witness for Payroll and Occupational Pensions
Jan 2005 - Mar 2007
Walldorf, Germany

Solutions Expert Human Capital Management

SAP AG

Position summary
Solutions Expert Human Capital Management at SAP AG
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Description of use cases and specification of software requirements for payroll, personnel administration and time management
  • Collection and analysis of practical requirements for personnel administration, time management and compensation management (OutsideIn)
  • Description of use cases and specification of software requirements for time accounts and the time management work center
  • Business Configuration: Comparison and analysis of competitor products, design of the Business Adaptation Catalogue for human resources
  • Testing of the initial software release and point of contact for time management testing
  • Handover of user interface designs to the software development team in India
Apr 2001 - Dec 2004
Munich, Germany

Solutions Consultant Human Capital Management

PeopleSoft GmbH

Position summary
Solutions Consultant Human Capital Management at PeopleSoft GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
  • Functional product consultant for human resources management software solutions (PeopleSoft HCM and ADP-Paysi)
  • Development of customer-specific solutions for human resources management
  • Product presentations on HRMS solutions for users and decision-makers
  • Professional support for key accounts and presentations at industry events
Jan 2001 - Mar 2001
Munich, Germany

Sales Representative

Airdata GmbH & Co. KG

Position summary
Sales Representative at Airdata GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Customer Service
Sales
  • Sales of internet access (last mile)
  • Customer consulting
Jul 1996 - Dec 2000
Dresden, Germany

Branch Manager

H+R Service GmbH

Position summary
Branch Manager at H+R Service GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Finance
Human Resources
Operations
  • Staff management, workforce planning, recruitment, staff deployment, staff development
  • Responsible for 30–50 employees, training of specialists and managers
  • Budget responsibility, bank signing authority, contract negotiations and contract execution
  • Authorized to represent management from November 1998

Industry experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Education, and Information Technology.

Professional Services
Education
Information Technology
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Accounting, Project Management, Finance, Operations, and Information Technology.

Human Resources
Accounting
Project Management
Finance
Operations
Information Technology
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Summary

Payroll & occupational pensions: Where complexity meets legally sound professional solutions. Payroll and occupational pensions are much more than just numbers - they are the backbone of employee satisfaction and a critical compliance issue. With 30 years of HR experience, I help companies minimize risks and take their processes to the next level.

What I do for you:

  • Interim Management & Project Support: I step in when things get tough: whether you need to cover vacancies, stabilize payroll, or get support with complex selection processes for switching to or introducing a payroll system or a digital personnel file. I make sure your payroll runs on time and without errors.

  • ️ Certified Expert Witness for Payroll & Occupational Pensions (BDSF): I prepare reliable expert reports, professional statements and legally sound procedural documentation. I offer you the security you need, especially in conflict cases.

  • Training & Coaching: Knowledge transfer straight from practice, for practice.

As a trainer, subject matter expert and coach, I share practical payroll expertise, including in the following areas:

  • Payroll

  • occupational pensions

  • phased retirement

  • wage tax and social security

  • wage garnishment

  • digital personnel files and HR digitalization

  • collective bargaining law in the public sector and

  • general employment law

  • ️ Process Optimization: I analyze your HR/payroll processes and support you with digitalization (e.g. digital personnel files) to sustainably improve efficiency and transparency.

Why me? My professional experience in various payroll roles, combined with my qualifications as an expert witness and interim manager, means I bring together in-depth expertise and a hands-on approach. I understand the challenges HR teams face from three decades of practical experience.

Let’s talk! Are you looking for support with a current project or need an expert report?

  • Contact me here on LinkedIn or by email at: [email]

Languages

German
Native

Education

Mar 2009 - Jul 2010

Fachhochschule Koblenz

Business Administrator for Occupational Pensions (FH) - part-time alongside work · Occupational Pensions · Koblenz, Germany

Aug 1993 - Jul 1997

Fachschule - Fachbereich Wirtschaft

State-certified Business Administrator - Business Administration specialization, focus on Sales/Marketing, evening study · Business Administration, Sales/Marketing · Dresden, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Geprüfter Sachverständiger für Entgeltabrechnung und bAV (BDSF)

Legal Advice Permit pursuant to § 10 Abs. 1 Nr. 2 RDG

Amtsgericht München

Zertifizierter Sachverständiger für Entgeltabrechnung und betriebliche Altersversorgung

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Professional Services 24 y
Avg length 6 y 4 m
Longest experience 19 y 6 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Subject Matter Expert | Payroll - Occupational Pensions | Coach, Interim Manager Payroll - Company Pensions - Payroll Processes | Consultant | Payroll & Occupational Pensions Coach
Main industries Professional Services, Education, Information Technology
Main business areas Human Resources, Accounting, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 4
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Torsten is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Torsten speaks the following languages: German (Native).

Torsten has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Torsten has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months. Note that Torsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Torsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Subject Matter Expert | Payroll - Occupational Pensions | Coach, Interim Manager Payroll - Company Pensions - Payroll Processes | Consultant | Payroll & Occupational Pensions Coach.

Torsten's most recent position is Managing Director at DES Deutscher Entgelt Service GmbH.

In recent years, Torsten has worked for IWB Seminare für das Personalwesen and Entgeltwelt & IWB-Seminare für das Personalwesen.

Torsten is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Information Technology. Torsten also has some experience in Telecommunication.

Torsten is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Accounting, and Project Management. Torsten also has some experience in Finance, Operations, and Information Technology.

Torsten has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Education.

Torsten has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Human Resources, and Project Management.

Torsten holds a Bachelor in Business Administration, Sales/Marketing from Fachschule - Fachbereich Wirtschaft.

Torsten has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Geprüfter Sachverständiger für Entgeltabrechnung und bAV (BDSF), Trainer Aptitude (AdA), and Legal Advice Permit pursuant to § 10 Abs. 1 Nr. 2 RDG.

Torsten will be available from April 2027.

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