Torsten Franke - Managing Director

Q: Where is Torsten based?

Torsten is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Torsten speak?

Torsten speaks the following languages: German (Native) .

Q: How many years of experience does Torsten have?

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 3 months . Note that Torsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Torsten's latest experience?

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

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

In recent years, Torsten has worked for IWB Seminars for Human Resources and Entgeltwelt & IWB Seminars for Human Resources .

Q: Which industries is Torsten most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Torsten most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Torsten worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Torsten worked in recently?

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

Recommended expert

Munich, Germany

Experience

May 2013 - Mar 2014

11 months

Managing Director

DES Deutscher Entgelt Service GmbH

Managed payroll outsourcing

Jan 2013 - Present

13 years 3 months

Lecturer | Payroll & Pension Coach

IWB Seminars for Human Resources

Professional training on payroll accounting and company pension schemes
Practical seminars on company pensions as well as payroll accounting
Year-end update for payroll accounting
Member of the alga competence center

Apr 2007 - Present

19 years

Lecturer | Consultant | Payroll & Pension Coach

Entgeltwelt & IWB Seminars for Human Resources

Interim management for payroll & pensions (bAV)
Consulting, payroll processing, digital personnel files, processes, training, support
Interim management (payroll accounting & pensions)
Project management for payroll accounting, electronic personnel file (ePA), pensions (bAV), HR processes, auditing
Implementation or outsourcing of payroll systems
Implementation of the digital personnel file and digitization of paper personnel records
Introduction of payroll accounting, pension management, and HR controlling systems
Introduction of time value accounts
Pension advisory for company pensions
Certified expert for payroll accounting and bAV (BDSF)
Certified expert for payroll accounting and company pension schemes

Jan 2005 - Mar 2007

2 years 3 months

Walldorf, Germany

Solutions Expert Human Capital Management

SAP AG

Describing use cases and specifying software requirements for payroll, personnel administration, and time management
Gathering and analyzing practical requirements for personnel administration, time management, and compensation management (OutsideIn)
Describing use cases and specifying software requirements for time accounts and the time management work center
Business configuration: comparing and analyzing competing products, designing the Business Adaptation Catalogue for HR
Testing of initial software release and contact person for time management testing
Handing over user interface designs to the software development team in India

Apr 2001 - Dec 2004

3 years 9 months

Munich, Germany

Solutions Consultant Human Capital Management

PeopleSoft GmbH

Functional product advisor for human resource management software solutions (PeopleSoft HCM and ADP-Paysi)
Developing customer-specific solutions in human resource management
Technical presentations on HRMS solutions for users and decision-makers
Technical support for key accounts and presentations at professional events

Jan 2001 - Mar 2001

3 months

Munich, Germany

Sales Representative

Airdata GmbH & Co. KG

Sales of internet connections (last mile)
Customer consulting

Jul 1996 - Dec 2000

4 years 6 months

Dresden, Germany

Branch Manager

H+R Service GmbH

Personnel management, personnel planning, recruiting, staffing, personnel development
Responsibility for 30-50 employees, onboarding of specialists and managers
Budget responsibility, bank signatory rights, contract negotiation and signing
Authorized to represent management since November 1998

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Education, and Information Technology.

Professional Services

Education

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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

Human Resources

Project Management

Finance

Operations

Information Technology

Product Development

Languages

German

Native

Education

Mar 2009 - Jul 2010

University of Applied Sciences Koblenz

Business Administrator for Occupational Pension Schemes (FH) - part-time · Occupational Pension Schemes · Koblenz, Germany

Aug 1993 - Jul 1997

Technical School - Department of Business

State-Certified Business Administration - specialization in Business Administration with a focus on Sales/Marketing, evening · Business Administration, Sales/Marketing · Dresden, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Expert for Payroll Accounting and bAV (BDSF)

Trainer Qualification (AdA)

IHK Leipzig

Legal Advice License according to § 10 (1) No. 2 RDG

Munich District Court

Certified Expert for Payroll Accounting and Company Pension Schemes

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Professional Services 23.5 y

Avg length 6 y 2 m

Longest experience 18 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Lecturer | Payroll & Pension Coach, Lecturer | Consultant | Payroll & Pension Coach

Main industries Professional Services, Education, Information Technology

Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Torsten based?

Torsten is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Torsten speak?

Torsten speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Torsten have?

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 3 months. Note that Torsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Torsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Torsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Lecturer | Payroll & Pension Coach, Lecturer | Consultant | Payroll & Pension Coach.

What is Torsten's latest experience?

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

What companies has Torsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Torsten has worked for IWB Seminars for Human Resources and Entgeltwelt & IWB Seminars for Human Resources.

Which industries is Torsten most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Torsten most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Torsten worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Torsten worked in recently?

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

What is Torsten's education?

Torsten holds a Bachelor in Business Administration, Sales/Marketing from Technical School - Department of Business.

Does Torsten have any certificates?

Torsten has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Expert for Payroll Accounting and bAV (BDSF), Trainer Qualification (AdA), and Legal Advice License according to § 10 (1) No. 2 RDG.

What is the availability of Torsten?

Torsten is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Torsten?

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