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Rosalina Loclair
Last position:
Interim & freelance HR/ Culture and Transformation Consultant at Rosalina Loclair Business Advisory
Act as a senior People & Transformation advisor to startups and mid-sized companies, leading restructuring, HR operating model redesign, and digital HR initiatives end-to-end.
Drive HRIS/ATS selection and implementation (incl. Personio, Greenhouse, etc.), process design, stakeholder alignment, and internal communication to ensure adoption and measurable operational impact.
Advise executives on workforce planning, labour law considerations, organisational structure, and decision-making mechanisms during change and growth phases.
Build pragmatic recruiting strategies for critical roles (incl. AI/Tech), improving sourcing approach, funnel quality, and hiring velocity.
Selected projects:
Marley Spoon SE: supported a major restructuring process, advising on labor law and workforce planning.
Promedio GmbH/Osteopro: HR digitalisation, HRIS implementation, and launch of a modern corporate website (cross-functional transformation).
Journee GmbH: advised on tech recruiting and talent strategy for senior AI profiles.
PTW Europa GmbH: first HRIS implementation, process design, and internal comms.
Focus areas: HR Strategy, Digital HR Transformation, HRIS/ATS implementation, Change Management, Restructuring, Recruiting, and Future Skills (AI in HR).
Pira Jeya
Last position:
Interim HR & Talent Acquisition Consultant at Independent Consultant
- Clients: Dover, Korn Ferry, Leoni, Lonza, Mars, Molnlycke, Novartis, RELX Group, Schaeffler, Softing AG, Takeda, Wipro
- Industries: Automotive, consulting, construction, engineering, IT, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals (including tariff-bound structures & regulated environments)
- Approx. 2 500–50 000 employees
- Advised HR Business Partners and leadership on operational HR topics, workforce planning and compliance matters
- Supported implementation and optimization of HR processes within industrial and tariff-bound environments
- Collaborated closely with works councils in Germany on hiring and structural topics
- Contributed to policy interpretation and application in line with labor law and internal governance
- Supported employee relations cases in cooperation with HR and legal teams
- Led and supported corporate change management initiatives within industrial and matrix organizations
- Supported corporate organizational restructuring and workforce adjustment measures in close collaboration with senior leadership and works councils
- Ensured process compliance within SAP HCM/SuccessFactors systems
- Delivered HR reporting and analytics to senior stakeholders
- Led high-volume recruitment initiatives across multiple regions
- Delivered end-to-end recruitment, ensuring efficiency, cost control and candidate experience
- Designed and implemented sourcing strategies to attract top talent globally
- Built and maintained high-caliber talent networks and proactively engaged passive candidates
- Evaluated and implemented data analytics tools for enhanced recruitment insights
- Contributed to internal talent development and shared recruitment best practices
Aleksandar Sibilia
Last position:
Director Business Partner, People Operations & Talent Acquisition, Deputy CPO at Native Instruments GmbH
- Leading and managing of three team leads and their respective teams
- Overseeing Global People Operations for 600 EEs in 9 locations on 4 continents
- Deliver consulting and coaching to all leaders and employees with my HR Business Partner team
- Responsible for all hiring activities including employer branding to the business in all locations
- HR Tech and innovation
- Project creation and delivery across the entire organization
- Policy making and labor law
- Sparring partner to C-Level and senior leaders
- Liaison person and employer representation to the Works Council
- Member of the Global HR Leadership team
Franziska Klappoth
Last position:
HR Consultant (Interim) at PTV Logistics
- Coordinating global ISO 27001 certification from HR perspective: ensuring compliant security & data standards
- Global contract harmonisation: aligning on language, local law and company requirements
- Salary benchmarking & comp strategy advisory: salary band creation, advisory on bonus model, ensuring compliance for European Equal Pay Directive
- Figures comp software implementation
Carolin Pahn
Last position:
People Generalist & Talent Development Consultant at GPI GmbH
- Supporting people topics at the interface of team, development, and organization
- Assisting with talent development, internal communication, and people processes
- Sparring on employee development, role clarification, and team-related topics
Marco Starck
Last position:
HR Director at Baller League GmbH
The new old football, because it all started on the nation's street soccer fields. Unpredictable, authentic, and technical football - no politics. No tactics. Free for fans to experience. A game for all football fans, and for those who aren't yet. The street soccer mentality is immediately felt by viewers, as it's exactly where most people fall in love with playing and the sport. Football takes center stage and is supported by top-class entertainment - not the other way around. Welcome to the Baller League, where we live and love the true magic of football.
Stephan Boehnke
Last position:
HR Consultant at Allgäuer Überlandwerke
- Analyzed the HR IT infrastructure.
- Identified optimization opportunities in HR systems and processes.
Franziska Niemann
Last position:
HR Project Manager at Onyx Power
- HR project manager for the implementation of personnel strategy to achieve transformation and decarbonization goals in the course of coal phase-out
- Sparring partner for the Head of HR and local teams to establish harmonization in decentralized structures
- Responsible for due diligence, compliance and transition planning in collaboration with legal department and works councils
- Sparring partner for HRBPs and the payroll team to promote efficiency projects, empowerment and best practices
- Responsible for HR projects in organizational redesign, talent planning and HR controlling
Lars Born
Last position:
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Freelancer) at BIT Capital
Viola Schipfer
Last position:
Interim HR Consultant at 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
Katharina Dufner
Last position:
Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Steinbeis-Hochschule
Deborah Caulet
Last position:
Freelance People & Culture Consultant, Advisor, Coach & Trainer at Aligned Collective
- Consulting, Advising & Interim roles: Leadership Trainer at Agreena (2024-02 to 2024-07), Fractional VP People & Culture at SPREAD.ai (2024-10 to 2025-03), Advisor & Coach at MIKUTA (2024-11 to 2025-10), Advisor at HOLY (2025-04 to 2025-08)
- Executive & Leadership Coaching
- Leadership Development Training
Marie Richter
Last position:
HR & Compensation Consultant, Fractional VP People at Marie Richter HR Consulting
- Interim VP People at Malt, Vay, Sharpist, Unleashed Capital, and i2x
- Project work with Zalando, DeepL, DoorDash, Bilfinger, Aiven, Contentful, Gorillas, Tier Mobility, Moss, Oetker Digital, and Uberall on compensation & benefits, performance & talent management, people operations, and HR business partnering
- Implementation of HR & compensation tools at DeepL, Flink, HeyJobs, Yager, Finoa, and Unleashed Capital
- Hourly HR & compensation consulting for Lufthansa Innovation Hub, Finanzguru, DigitalService des Bundes, ifok, Vialytics, Leonyte, ACELR8, and Refokus
Maria Kopp
Last position:
People Consultant at Self-employed
- Supporting companies in building organisational excellence and resilience through strong People functions, strategy integration and business partnering to the management
- Mapping of the people processes and strategy in the HRIS Personio for an AI consulting company
Nike Verena Heise
Last position:
HR Consultant (ad hoc) at NIIT Ltd. UK
- HC 30
- Administration
- Consulting on German labor law
- Support for international HR Business Partners
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HR Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years (Germany: 21 years)
Position duration
2.5 years (Germany: 2.8 years)
Positions per freelancer
11 (Germany: 12)
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Retail
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 82%)
Master's degree or higher
71% (Germany: 51%)
Doctorate
6% (Germany: 4%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
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Average rates for HR Consultants in Berlin
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About the role
Strategic HR Management in the Berlin Tech Hub
Berlin-based companies operate in a fast-paced environment where talent acquisition and retention are key to survival. A professional consultant helps businesses navigate this competitive landscape by building modern workplace cultures, setting up scalable HR departments, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Whether scaling a start-up or restructuring a corporate division, local expertise in the capital's labor market is invaluable.
Key Skills of Modern HR Freelancers
Experienced personnel specialists bring a deep understanding of organizational design and employee relations. They manage the entire employee lifecycle while aligning HR initiatives with overall business goals.
- Talent acquisition strategy and employer branding
- German employment law and works council relations
- Implementation of HR software and automated payroll systems
- Compensation and benefits benchmarking
- Leadership development and executive coaching
Typical Deliverables of a Human Resources Project
Engagements with freelance personnel specialists result in concrete assets and frameworks that stabilize operations. These experts do not just advise; they implement processes that stay functional long after their project ends.
- Drafted employment contract templates compliant with current German legislation
- Onboarding and offboarding workflow plans
- Performance review systems and feedback loop guidelines
- HR tech stack integration roadmaps
- Restructuring and change management documentation
When Companies Hire Freelance HR Specialists
Organizations bring in external expertise during periods of transition. This includes rapid growth phases where internal recruiters are overwhelmed, post-merger integrations requiring neutral leadership, or sudden departures of key HR staff. A freelancer provides immediate relief, objective insights, and specialized knowledge without the long-term commitment of a permanent hire.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to HR Consultants.
A freelance HR consultant analyzes a company's current people operations and designs strategies to improve recruiting, retention, and legal compliance. They implement HR software, structure compensation models, and guide management teams through organizational changes.
Hiring a freelance HR manager in Berlin provides immediate flexibility and senior expertise for temporary projects like restructuring, rapid scaling, or system migrations. This approach avoids the long search times and high overhead costs associated with permanent executive hires in Germany.
A top-tier HR specialist is evaluated by their project history, communication skills, and knowledge of local labor regulations. Strong candidates demonstrate a track record of successfully managing works council negotiations and implementing modern HR technologies in similar-sized companies.
Yes, for most projects in Germany, an HR consultant must be fluent in German to handle local employment laws, official documentation, and works council discussions. However, for international startups in the capital, bilingual consultants who also speak fluent English are highly sought after.
While strategic planning and system setups can be done remotely, an HR professional often delivers better results with occasional on-site presence. Being physically present in the Berlin office helps build trust with the local team and facilitates sensitive conversations.
An interim HR manager steps directly into an operational line function to lead the existing team during a leadership gap. In contrast, a consultant typically focuses on solving specific project-based problems, such as auditing compliance or redesigning the compensation strategy.
Most projects involving a human resources freelancer last between three and nine months depending on the complexity of the task. Strategic transitions, software rollouts, or restructuring phases usually require ongoing support for several months to ensure successful adoption.
Yes, qualified personnel consultants operating in Berlin possess up-to-date knowledge of German labor laws, including dismissal protection, fixed-term contracts, and working hour regulations. This local expertise prevents costly legal mistakes during hiring and offboarding processes.
The average hourly rate for HR Consultants in Berlin is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 939 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as HR Consultants in Berlin, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as HR Consultants in Berlin have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as HR Consultants in Berlin are German (100%), English (100%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as HR Consultants in Berlin are Professional Services (100%), Information Technology (75%), and Retail (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as HR Consultants in Berlin are Human Resources (100%), Project Management (65%), and Strategy (35%).
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