HR Managers in Germany
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Nicole Seiler
Last position:
HR Manager at Startup / Digital Transformation
- Setup & structure: Complete rebuild and structuring of the HR department in a dynamic startup environment
- People management: Taking full responsibility for operational and strategic HR
- Culture & team: Active further development of the company culture during the transformation phase
Daniela Tebart
Last position:
HR Director / Head of HR (Interim) at CA Auto Bank S.p.A. (CA Group) – Financial Services / Automotive Banking
- Responsibility for the European HR agenda in Germany within a global organization
- Strategic partnership with regional leadership and Group HR at group level
- HR transformations in HRBP roles and sparring partner for the business
- Implementation and coordination of employee surveys for 3 countries with the support of an external provider.
- Support for organizational transformation and leadership stability (post-merger integration)
- Ensuring HR governance, labor law compliance, and cultural consistency
- Building trust with executive leadership and employee representatives
- Critical interface between global HR strategy and local implementation
- Introduction of a unified compensation system
- Recruiting a new HRD and onboarding them
- 5 employees
Maureen Schoesser
Last position:
Remote HR Consulting | HR Operations | Recruiting at Mindful HR
- Independent HR consulting with a focus on remote and project-based collaboration
- Support across HR Business Partnering, HR Operations and Recruiting
- Advice and support on operational HR topics throughout the employee lifecycle
- Support for managers with people-related and HR matters
- Flexible, pragmatic support for companies and HR teams requiring additional capacity
- Conceptualisation and implementation of digital brand presences, including the development and launch of two websites within a short timeframe using AI-supported tools – from structure and content to implementation and publication
Klaus Zwingel
Last position:
Head of HR, Machinery and Plant Engineering at Interim Management (freelance)
- Acting as a professional sparring partner for management and leaders on HR topics
- Advising employees on HR matters
- Maintaining department capability during transition
- Analyzing weaknesses in the performance appraisal process
- Integrating the SAP appraisal tool
- Negotiating and organizing short-time work
- Analyzing and consolidating employment contracts
- Preparing references and recruiting
- Advising on organizational development
Nick Schäfer
Last position:
Interim HR Manager & HR AI Consultant at Nick's Advisory
I founded Nick's Advisory to make HR management, HR project delivery, and AI expertise available to companies on a temporary basis when internal capacity or experience is lacking.
Services:
- HR interim management: taking over the HR business partner or HR manager role during restructuring, growth, or a vacant leadership position, on a daily or hourly basis
- HR consulting: projects around reorganization, talent acquisition, separation processes, and building HR structures
- AI consulting for HR teams: selection, introduction, and use of AI tools in HR processes
Marina Malkowski
Last position:
Independent Interim HR Manager & HR Consultant at Freelance
- Available for interim assignments as Interim HR Director, Interim Head of HR, Interim CHRO, as well as HR transformation and project assignments; nationwide and pan-European, open to all industries.
- Focus: HR Strategy, organizational development, post-merger integration from Day 1, HR digitalization, performance management, building and scaling HR organizations.
Ulrike Wolter
Last position:
Interim HR Business Partner at Industrial Company
Kevin Guhl
Last position:
Interim Senior HR Manager at Symrise AG
- Preparing HR documents
- Conducting employee meetings
- Managing employee master data in Workday
- Managing employee master data in SAP
- Works council work
- Participating in company meetings
Johanna Lamberts
Last position:
Interim HR Business Partner at Körber Technologies GmbH
Assignment: Strategic consulting for managers
- Professional advice for managers in a defined business area on transformation and job grading topics
- Independent management of recruiting processes in close cooperation with the shared service organization to fill key vacancies
- Advising the HR team on finalizing and negotiating new works agreements and implementing sample guidelines (ERA Küste)
- Handling labor law matters such as consent replacement proceedings or disciplinary measures
- Advising on the standardization and improvement of HR processes
Tools: SuccessFactors, SAP/HR
Irina Schreck
Last position:
HR Business Partner Corporate at Yum! Brands (KFC)
Joined after an HR transformation (43% of staff were laid off) — built the new function from the ground up.
- Filled and fully onboarded 8 managers (from €85,000 p.a.) within 4 months
- Built recruiting pipelines, onboarding structures, and HR processes after the transformation
- End-to-end responsibility: job profiles · selection · contract negotiation · onboarding
- Managed all entry and exit processes as well as performance management
Hanna Eichinger
Last position:
Freelance HR Lead at hannaeichinger.de
- I help startups and scale-ups to build strong, people-focused organizations – with hands-on HR, project, and leadership support. I offer flexible interim HR management and project-based support, tailored to your needs and designed to work in fast-moving environments.
Doris T.
Last position:
HR restructuring (voluntary program)
- Evaluated technical implementation options, including system selection (SAP SF, in-house development)
- Translated HR processes into IT requirements
- Coordinated the international project work streams
Nicole Schallge
Last position:
HR Manager at Nicole Schallge effizientes Personalmanagement
I support small and medium-sized companies flexibly and exactly where HR support is needed. As an external HR department and as an HR Interim Manager, I take on operational and strategic HR tasks, from day-to-day HR work to building solid structures.
What I offer:
- External HR department: ongoing HR support and HR interim projects
- Clean onboarding as well as contract and documentation processes based on tested templates
- Building HR structures and processes
- Employee reviews and leadership development
Alexandra Straub
Last position:
Senior HR Generalist at Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH
- Advising managers on HR strategy, labor law, and collective agreement matters
- Payroll in DATEV for 150 employees in two companies from 01/04/2024 to 31/07/2025
- Support with payroll preparation work from 01/08/2025
- Preparing the report regarding the disability levy
- Preparing the report and matching master data with the employers' liability insurance association
- Conducting job interviews / employee meetings and return-to-work interviews (BEM, Occupational Reintegration Management)
- Maintaining electronic time recording data (corrections, recording maternity leave / parental leave / vacation / illness / business trips) in INTERFLEX
- Working with the Freiburg Integration Office
- Setting up and supporting the areas of occupational safety + company health management + company doctor (Regio Arbeitsmedizin)
- HR support: preparing employment contracts / terminations / references, warnings / conducting onboarding and exit interviews
- Organizing company events
- Organizing training sessions
- Local contact person during audits
- Running projects together with other Delta sites (including introducing a digital personnel file)
- Trusting and constructive cooperation with the works council
- Helping with budget and staffing planning
- Reporting HR key figures
- Local contact person for the employers' association and the trade supervisory office
- Recruiting + supporting existing and new employees with relocation, visas, and work permits
Evelynn Matschassek
Last position:
Creative Strategy & Operations Manager at Vite LLC
- Identified and resolved a six-figure fulfillment deficit caused by legacy software misconfigurations and outdated SOPs
- Managed campaign product development and production, coordinating with multiple international stakeholders
- Revised/Created and implemented comprehensive and scalable fulfillment, inventory management, customer relations, and logistics SOPs
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HR Managers statistics
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Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
38%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this role in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
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Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 6 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
HR Managers experts industry focus
See where the role earns the most, city by city against the national average — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (85%)
- Information Technology (57%)
- Manufacturing (56%)
- Automotive (37%)
- Retail (36%)
- Energy (33%)
- Healthcare (32%)
- Food and Beverage (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What they handle
An HR Manager keeps the people side of the business running. Typical work covers hiring support, onboarding, employee relations, performance processes, policy updates, and day-to-day HR operations. In Germany, companies often bring in freelance HR Managers when internal teams are short-handed, projects need extra structure, or leadership needs an experienced partner for sensitive people topics.
Common deliverables
- HR processes for hiring, onboarding, and exits
- Employee handbooks, policies, and internal guidance
- Performance review cycles and manager support
- Conflict handling, case documentation, and employee conversations
- Coordination with payroll, legal, works council, and leadership
- Reporting on headcount, turnover, and open HR topics
Core strengths
A strong HR Manager is calm, practical, and trusted by both management and employees. They combine people skills with clear process thinking and know when to listen, when to document, and when to escalate. Searchers may also look for titles such as HR Lead, People Manager, or Head of HR when they need the same kind of work in a freelance format.
Tools and methods
- ATS and HRIS systems for recruiting and employee records
- Structured interview guides and scorecards
- Policy drafting and process mapping
- Employee surveys, feedback loops, and change communication
- Collaboration with finance, legal, and line managers
They should be comfortable working with confidentiality, clear documentation, and simple reporting. For German companies, local language skills matter when the role touches employee relations, internal communication, or works council coordination.
When to hire freelance
Companies usually bring in a freelance HR Manager for a vacancy gap, an urgent HR project, a reorganization, or a phase of growth that outpaces the internal team. It also helps when a neutral outside professional is needed for sensitive changes, manager coaching, or process cleanup. A good freelancer fits quickly, understands the company culture, and keeps work moving without creating extra complexity.
What good looks like
Strong HR professionals do more than react to issues. They build order, reduce friction, and help managers make better people decisions. In Germany, the best freelancers understand local expectations, can work on-site when needed, and are equally effective in remote setups when the process is clear.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to HR Managers.
A HR Manager takes over core people operations such as hiring support, onboarding, employee relations, policy work, and performance processes. Depending on the company, the role can also include manager coaching, case handling, and coordination with finance, legal, or works council stakeholders. The exact scope is usually shaped around the current gap or project.
A freelance HR Manager makes sense when the internal team is overloaded, a role is temporarily open, or a project needs immediate structure. Companies also use this profile during growth, restructuring, or periods with difficult employee topics that require experienced handling. It is a practical choice when you need speed and flexibility without a long hiring process.
A strong HR Manager needs sound judgment, clear communication, and a solid grip on HR processes. Look for experience with employee relations, policy writing, onboarding, performance management, and confidential case handling. In many German companies, local language skills and confidence in cross-functional work are also important.
A HR Manager often sits between operational HR work and broader people leadership. An HR Business Partner is usually more focused on advising leaders, while People Ops often emphasizes process and employee experience. In practice, freelance assignments can overlap, so the title matters less than the actual scope and seniority.
A HR Manager can do many tasks remotely, especially policy work, reporting, process design, and manager support. On-site work is often better for employee relations, workshops, onboarding, and sensitive discussions. In Germany, hybrid setups are common when the role touches local teams and day-to-day people issues.
A good HR Manager profile shows clear examples of handling real HR situations, not just general people support. Look for structured process thinking, calm handling of conflict, and proof that the person can work with managers, employees, and other stakeholders. References or past project contexts help more than a long list of tools.
A HR Manager should clarify the scope, key stakeholders, decision rights, and any sensitive topics from the start. It is also important to understand whether the work is strategic, operational, or crisis-related, and whether local German requirements or internal rules apply. Clear expectations make it easier to deliver quickly and avoid misunderstandings.
Depending on the company, a HR Manager assignment may be posted under titles like HR Lead, People Manager, or Head of HR. These titles are not always identical, but they often point to similar responsibilities in a freelance setting. The safest approach is to check the actual tasks, team size, and level of decision-making.
The average hourly rate for HR Managers in Germany is 112 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 897 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as HR Managers in Germany, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 38% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as HR Managers in Germany have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as HR Managers in Germany are German (99%), English (98%), and French (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as HR Managers in Germany are Professional Services (85%), Information Technology (57%), and Manufacturing (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as HR Managers in Germany are Human Resources (100%), Project Management (68%), and Operations (47%).
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