HRIS Experts in Berlin
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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).
Christiyana Papazova-Krüger
Last position:
Senior People & Culture Manager / Senior HR Manager at ProAmpac
Key achievements:
- Successfully implemented an HRIS system, streamlining document creation, HR administration, and payroll/performance data management, reducing processing time by 30% and improving data accuracy.
- Designed and rolled out a unified benefits system across multiple European locations, ensuring alignment with local regulations and company-wide policies, enhancing employee satisfaction and reducing administrative overhead.
- Leading the rollout and adoption of UKG HRIS across two countries, aligning payroll, admin, and performance data management.
- Overseeing HR operations for 160 employees across 3 EU locations within the DACH region.
- Leading a team of 5 specialists in Recruitment & HR Administration.
- Driving strategic initiatives to standardize and optimize internal HR policies across multiple European sites.
- Leading impactful HR initiatives to strengthen talent development, boost retention, and elevate employer brand presence.
- Providing expert guidance on ER cases and labor law compliance to mitigate risks and uphold workplace integrity.
Henry Baase
Last position:
Interim Head of Leads at Provider of a digital learning platform for apprentices (SaaS)
- Developed and implemented a scalable sales strategy
- Conducted demo sessions to win large customers
- Generated leads by expanding digital sales channels
- Secured larger customers and associations
- Achieved sustainable improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Drove continuous company growth
Alicja Ryczak
Last position:
Senior Product Owner BFSG – Digital Accessibility & Conversion Optimization at AIDA Cruises
- Analyzed existing digital platforms for accessibility requirements under BFSG and WCAG 2.1 with a consulting firm
- Developed a product vision that unites digital accessibility and business goals like conversion optimization
- Defined relevant KPIs to measure success for both target areas
- Aligned strategy with cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, BFSG consulting firm, Compliance, UX, Development, and Marketing
- Created and maintained a prioritized product backlog focusing on accessible features and conversion-related initiatives
- Derived detailed user stories and acceptance criteria based on legal standards (BFSG, WCAG) in close coordination with development teams
- Ensured BFSG compliance in digital product development with the help of a BFSG consulting firm
- Collaborated closely with UX/UI designers to develop accessible prototypes
- Conducted user research and usability tests focusing on users with disabilities
- Supported building an accessible design system
- Integrated A/B testing to evaluate conversion-related initiatives
- Managed the technical implementation of accessible features by the development team
- Conducted accessibility tests (e.g., screen reader, keyboard navigation)
- Monitored and optimized implemented features based on usage data and feedback
- Responsible for rollout/release and conducting user acceptance tests
- Designed and led interactive trainings on BFSG, WCAG, and UX accessibility for design teams, dev teams, and POs in collaboration with the consulting firm
- Built an internal knowledge platform to embed accessibility principles sustainably
- Raised company-wide awareness for inclusive digital products
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
Jamie Turner
Last position:
Senior Vice President People & Talent at IDnow GmbH
- Implemented sustainable growth strategies supporting successful company sale !!
- Reported to CEO as a c-suite member Senior Vice President People & Culture with 20 direct reports located internationally throughout Europe
- Led and built int’l HR function (from 0~20 FTEs) for ~500 FTE workforce during a fast-paced, scale-up phase, across 10 European offices
- Hyper scale-up environment (hired 150+ new hires in 6 months)
- Centralized HR from 3 legacy companies during post-merger transaction (0 attrition in HR team, capability uplift from 0 to 100% in-role growth)
- Budgeted, forecasted, managed a €50 million group labor budget aligned with go-to-market labor plans
- Oversaw near and offshore projects as a result of budget vision/constrains/targets
- Overhauled talent acquisition (60% cost svgs, 40% reduced time, 90% success rate)
- Implemented skill & salary growth schemes + succession strategies repeating 10+ cycles (25% workforce competency growth, 10% attrition drop, 40% internal mobility increase)
- Built targeted skill development platform (savings 50% with 40% increased utilization)
Sidney François
Last position:
Product Lead at Midlane
Midlane is an AI-first HR and people operations system for frontline workers. We offered clients a full end-to-end workforce solution, including:
- Hiring tools
- Onboarding, offboarding, and compliance automation
- Employee management (HRIS)
- Payroll prep tools
Midlane was acquired in Q3 2025.
Nils Van Laak
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Freelancer
- Moderation of AI use case workshops for the data and AI strategy consultancy DAIN STUDIOS
- Moderation of an AI and Prompting training for the smart data and AI strategy consultancy DAIN STUDIOS
- Moderation of an AI and Prompting training for the AI consultancy Form21
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
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
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
Felix Baumgartl
Last position:
Consultant / Interim Managing Director at Freelance
- Industries: Software, IoT, eCommerce, Cannabis
- Developed a great overview and up-to-date insights into Germany's HRIS industry through research and numerous conversations with experts
- Directed strategic reorientation and growth strategy of a software company using financial analyses, data based market research and decision making to successfully double the company's valuation within 24 months
- Conducted a comprehensive market and competitor research, successfully recommending to enter the German CBD market with an existing team
- Successfully developed and implemented a go-to-market approach for a CBD start-up as interim managing director with a very hands on approach
- Steered an ed-tech startup team in its first steps developing a business model canvas, covering market research, product definition, market fit and funding requirements
- Utilized design thinking and product discovery best practices to facilitate IoT business transformations for industrial players
- Led IoT workshops to identify client needs and directed cross functional teams in developing commercial value propositions
Osama Aziz
Last position:
Interim Recruiter at OBC- Osama Business Consulting
- Active Sourcing via LinkedIn and Xing, direct approach
- E2E recruiting (candidate screening, communication with hiring managers, initial interviews, offer presentation and contract negotiations with applicants)
- Managed positions in IT: Software Development, Infrastructure, Product Owner/Project Manager, UI/UX Designer
- Managed positions in Marketing and HR: Marketing Manager, CRM Manager, HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition, HR Manager
Asta Baumöller
Last position:
People Strategy & Experience (part-time) at BITGRIP GmbH
At BITGRIP (an IT Consultancy in Berlin, holacratically organized), I hold a broad people role encompassing learning, technology, data, and recruiting. As Learning & Development Expert, I design development pathways, career models, and compensation frameworks, conduct development and salary reviews, and establish a learning culture that connects individual growth with corporate strategy. As People Tech Strategist, I drive the digital transformation of the HR function, identify relevant technologies, and implement GDPR-compliant HR systems including AI integration. As People Data Analyst, I collect and interpret people data, develop metrics and visualisations, and derive strategic recommendations to improve employee satisfaction and retention. As Talent Sourcer, I own the end-to-end recruiting process — from active candidate outreach and job advertising through selection interviews to managing the talent pool and external recruitment partners. I also serve as Circle Ambassador for the People Circle. Across all these roles, I form the central people function shaping the strategic and operational foundation for a future-oriented, human-centred organisation at BITGRIP.
Alongside my self-employment, I work in this part-time permanent position three days a week (Tue - Fri).
Beatrice Zwick
Last position:
Interim Senior HR Manager/Business Partner at Interim Senior HR Manager/Business Partner
- Both operational and strategic HR expert with 8+ years of experience in Berlin-based SaaS start-ups/scale-ups
- Proven track record, expertise and best practices in building HR functions from scratch
- Experienced in partnering with VP-/C-level and founders while maintaining a trusting relationship with staff
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Statistics of experts using HRIS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 20 years)
Position duration
2.4 years (Germany: 2.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
9 (Germany: 11)
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Marketing
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Education
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
77% (Germany: 81%)
Master's degree or higher
46% (Germany: 49%)
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 99%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Berlin using HRIS
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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What HRIS does
HRIS stands for Human Resource Information System. It is the core system for people data, from employee profiles and contracts to approvals, org charts, and audit trails. Companies use it to keep HR work structured, searchable, and consistent across the employee lifecycle.
Common work
- Set up employee master data and fields
- Configure onboarding and offboarding flows
- Define roles, approvals, and access rules
- Link HR records to payroll, time, and finance tools
- Clean up legacy data and duplicate records
Systems around it
HRIS rarely lives alone. It often connects with payroll, time tracking, identity and access tools, benefits portals, and reporting layers. Strong specialists understand how HRIS, HRMS, and HCM fit together and when a lighter setup is enough.
When experts help
Companies bring in freelance HRIS experts when a new system has to be introduced, data has to be migrated, or existing processes no longer fit the business. This is common in fast-growing teams, reorganizations, and multi-country setups where local requirements and clear ownership matter.
What good specialists do
A strong HRIS professional thinks in processes, not just screens. They map fields, permissions, workflows, and exceptions before changing anything. They also test integrations carefully, document decisions clearly, and make sure HR teams can run the system without constant support.
Berlin projects
Berlin companies often need HRIS work that fits hybrid teams, English-speaking staff, and local HR operations at the same time. Freelance specialists can support short on-site sessions in Berlin or work fully remote when the setup, data checks, and process design are already defined.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about HRIS? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
HRIS is used to store and manage employee data, approvals, workflows, and related HR records in one place. It helps teams handle onboarding, role changes, document tracking, and reporting without relying on scattered spreadsheets. Many companies also use it as the base for payroll, time, and access integrations.
HRIS is usually the core system for employee data and HR administration. HRMS and HCM often cover a wider scope, such as talent, performance, and workforce planning. In real projects, the names overlap, so the right choice depends on which processes you need to support.
A strong HRIS specialist should understand data structures, permissions, workflow design, and integration points. Experience with HR data migration, audit needs, and process mapping is also valuable. If your setup includes payroll or identity tools, that knowledge helps avoid rework.
A simple HRIS cleanup or workflow change may only need a specialist who knows the current system well. A migration, multi-country rollout, or integration project needs deeper experience with testing, data quality, and change control. The more systems you connect, the more important practical delivery becomes.
HRIS work often sits next to payroll, time tracking, benefits administration, reporting, and identity management. Useful adjacent skills include process design, data migration, spreadsheet cleanup, and API or integration knowledge. Familiarity with common HR suites such as Workday, Personio, SAP SuccessFactors, or BambooHR can also help.
Look for someone who can explain not just what they changed, but why. A good HRIS professional documents fields, rules, edge cases, and dependencies clearly, then tests the setup with realistic scenarios. Clean handover notes and calm handling of messy data are strong signs of quality.
Many HRIS tasks can be done remotely, especially configuration, documentation, and data checks. On-site time can help when teams need workshops, access to sensitive records, or hands-on process mapping with HR and payroll stakeholders. For Berlin-based companies, a mixed setup is often the most practical.
A good HRIS setup matches real HR processes, keeps data consistent, and makes permissions and approvals easy to follow. A rushed one often copies old chaos into a new system, which creates reporting gaps and support issues later. The best setups are simple, documented, and easy for HR teams to maintain.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used HRIS in their recent projects is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 918 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used HRIS in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 46% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used HRIS in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used HRIS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used HRIS in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Professional Services (67%), and Education (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used HRIS in their recent projects are Human Resources (87%), Project Management (80%), and Marketing (53%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used HRIS
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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