Viola Schipfer - Interim HR Consultant

Q: Where is Viola based?

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

Q: What languages does Viola speak?

Viola speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Viola have?

Viola has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Viola has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Viola may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Viola's latest experience?

Viola's most recent position is Interim HR Consultant at Self-Employed .

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

In recent years, Viola has worked for Self-Employed , DCMN GmbH , and GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Viola most experienced in?

Viola is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Tourism . Viola also has some experience in Information Technology , Advertising , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Viola most experienced in?

Viola is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Project Management , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Viola worked in recently?

Viola has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Tourism , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Viola worked in recently?

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

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Interim HR Consultant

Self-Employed

HR process consulting & automation, introduction & optimization of HR systems (Personio, Ceridian Dayforce)
Interim operational HR support: HR Admin, Payroll, Recruiting, Employee relations, HR Business Partnering
Planning and implementation of change processes at company level; agile project management
Conception and management of workshops for leadership teams and employees
Client industries: NPO, Hotel industry, MedTech

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 3 months

Business & Career & Founder Coach

Self-Employed

Conception and implementation of individual coaching processes with private customers and unemployed individuals (via AVGS-voucher from unemployment agency / job center)
1:1 coaching & team workshops

May 2021 - Jan 2023

1 year 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior HR Business Partner

DCMN GmbH

HR business partner for 20+ managers, advisory on all HR-related matters and individual coaching
Conceptualisation and implementation of team workshops
Employee relations throughout the entire employee life cycle (HRIS: BambooHR)
Preparatory payroll accounting for 150 employees (DE, UK, US, IN, NL)
Project management: compensation & benefits, including salary benchmarks with Mercer & Lurse, “Mental Health Ambassadors”
HR professional & organisation and implementation of a wave of layoffs
Systemic coach

Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior HR Business Partner

GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH

Acted as a People Partner to 22 managers (in Product, Finance and Marketing) and advised and consulted them in all HR related matters
Prepared the review cycle and moderated calibration meetings
Prepared payroll for approx. 130 employees and was the process owner of the company-wide payroll process
Managed employee relations and accompanied them through the entire employee lifecycle (HRIS: BambooHR)
Introduced Atlassian Suite as knowledge management tool (internal and for employees) and as process management tool (Kanban boards for onboarding and offboarding process)
Organised and managed mass layoffs in October 2020
Held disciplinary leadership responsibility of 1 junior

Aug 2018 - May 2020

1 year 10 months

Berlin, Germany

Recruiter & Senior HR Manager

Vivy GmbH

Managed end-to-end recruitment process for Product, Sales, Marketing, C-Level roles from role approval through initial candidate contact to onboarding
Acted as a sparring partner to 6 managers (in Product, Sales and Marketing) and advised and consulted them in all HR related matters
Prepared payroll for approx. 85 employees and was the go-to person in payroll related matters
Set up internal processes for the People & Culture team to be able to scale up with company growth
Introduced and improved on-/off-boarding processes for all employees and filled the company wiki with relevant content (history, benefits, policies, procedures, etc.)
HR administration (HRIS: Personio)
Project work (HR metrics and reporting, employee option programme, work & safety, research)
Held disciplinary leadership responsibility of 2 juniors

Mar 2017 - Aug 2018

1 year 6 months

Berlin, Germany

HR Coordinator & Recruiter

Sociomantic Labs GmbH

Managed end-to-end international recruitment process for IT, Sales, Design, Finance, HR roles from initial candidate contact to onboarding (including offer letter, contract, visa process and relocation assistance)
Designed job ads and developed recruiting strategy
HR administration for HQ and international entities (HRIS: Cezanne)
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with employees and managers
Supported HR integration to mother company, Dunnhumby Ltd.

Dec 2016 - Mar 2017

4 months

Berlin, Germany

HR Intern

Keatz GmbH (formerly Green Gurus GmbH)

Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years 4 months

Vienna, Austria

Recruiting Intern & Assistant

Eblinger & Partner GmbH

Industry Experience

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

Experienced in Professional Services, Healthcare, Tourism, Government and Administration, Advertising, and Information Technology.

Professional Services

Healthcare

Tourism

Government and Administration

Advertising

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, and Accounting.

Human Resources

Project Management

Accounting

Skills

Tech-savvy
Passionate About New Work
Detail-oriented And Organised
Self-motivated And Ambitious
Comprehensive Business Understanding
Strong Interest In Personal Development, Human Behaviour And Interaction
Growth Mindset
Solidly Optimistic
Hands-on Mentality
Music Lover
Outdoor Person
Certified Yoga Teacher (200h)
Esfj-a

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

University of Vienna

Master of Science, International Business Administration, major in Organisation and Personnel · International Business Administration · Vienna, Austria · 1.2

Oct 2010 - Jan 2014

University of Vienna

Bachelor of Science, International Business Administration · International Business Administration · Vienna, Austria

Certifications & licenses

120H Mediation Training

Streitent KnotengmbH

Coaching I

Coaching Spiraale GmbH

Coaching II

Coaching Spiraale GmbH

In-Depth Enneagram Training

Coaching Spiraale GmbH

Certified Yoga Teacher

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Professional Services 6.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 4 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim HR Consultant, Business & Career & Founder Coach, Senior HR Business Partner

Main industries Professional Services, Healthcare, Tourism

Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management, Accounting

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

December 2023

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Viola based?

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

What languages does Viola speak?

Viola speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Viola have?

Viola has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Viola has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Viola may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Viola be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Viola would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim HR Consultant, Business & Career & Founder Coach, Senior HR Business Partner.

What is Viola's latest experience?

Viola's most recent position is Interim HR Consultant at Self-Employed.

What companies has Viola worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Viola has worked for Self-Employed, DCMN GmbH, and GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Viola most experienced in?

Viola is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Tourism. Viola also has some experience in Information Technology, Advertising, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Viola most experienced in?

Viola is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Accounting.

Which industries has Viola worked in recently?

Viola has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Tourism, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Viola worked in recently?

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

What is Viola's education?

Viola holds a Master in International Business Administration from University of Vienna and a Bachelor in International Business Administration from University of Vienna.

Does Viola have any certificates?

Viola has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: 120H Mediation Training, Coaching I, and Coaching II.

What is the availability of Viola?

Viola is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Viola?

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