HRIS Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used HRIS
Franziska N.
Last position:
Strategic and Operational Business Partnering & Project Management | Organizational Transformation
- Further development and harmonization of cross-site HR structures and processes to increase efficiency and governance in close, ongoing collaboration with the (Group) Works Council.
- Management of the HR transformation during the change of ownership and realignment of the holding structures, generating annual savings of around €1.5 million
- Strategic development and restructuring of the Finance function with the CFO, establishment of a performance culture and optimization of structures and processes with a positive P&L impact.
- Realignment of Talent Acquisition, reducing time-to-hire from 7 months to 8 weeks, optimizing the cost and supplier structure, and introducing data-based management
Alicja R.
Last position:
Senior Product Owner BFSG & UX – Web and App Booking Journey at AIDA Cruises
- Lead Product Owner role for the BFSG pilot journey “Search and Book” across web and app, focusing on digital accessibility, UX, conversion, and regulatory implementation.
- Created and prioritized the product backlog; derived user stories and acceptance criteria from legal standards (BFSG, WCAG 2.1)
- Developed a product vision that combines digital accessibility, user-centered UX, and conversion optimization for the booking journey
- Cross-stream release management and quality assurance across the entire web and app area, including go/no-go decisions, rollout, and user acceptance tests
- Coordinated and prioritized with Legal, Compliance, external BFSG consultants, UX, Development, Marketing, and Management
- Conducted user research as well as usability and accessibility tests (including screen readers and keyboard navigation) and prototyping with UX/UI
- Defined KPIs to measure accessibility, conversion, and user guidance
- BFSG pilot journey “Search and Book” successfully delivered: first accessible features rolled out and the foundation for a long-term BFSG-compliant booking journey established
- Established sustainable process integration through close collaboration with consulting partners and internal teams
Katherine A.
Last position:
Global People Development Partner at TecAlliance
- Designing and implementing a global People Development infrastructure for 1,000+ employees, enabling scalable leadership development, learning culture, and Feedback & Performance processes and practices.
- Co-created a digital app to standardize and visualize global job descriptions, assess skill levels, and drive data-informed upskilling strategies.
- Built strategic processes across development, performance, and feedback aligned with future HRIS integration, supporting global digital transformation.
- Spearheaded the global rollout of a new Employee Check-in Process, replacing underperforming tool, saving €24,000 and improving adoption through targeted onboarding.
- Led strategic evaluations that saved over €150,000 by halting misaligned external training investments and advising on high-impact alternatives.
Maria K.
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
Christiyana P.
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.
Sidney F.
Last position:
Freelance at Freelance
For the past year I have been working on up-skilling my agentic development skills. This year I've built multiple tools myself, but also supported clients with design and software development. What I built:
- Full-fledged Australian Real Estate Marketplace
- Procedural Music Engine
- Conversational Prototyping Tool
Rosalina L.
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).
Henry B.
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
Franziska K.
Last position:
Senior Comp Expert at Vialytics
Consulting on the development of comp structure
Review and development of salary bands and market benchmarking
Supporting Figures configuration
Jamie T.
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)
Nils V.
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
Christine K.
Last position:
Consulting & Project Support at NexoVate Consulting
Digitalization and optimization of warehousing, delivery, and logistics processes Mapping and implementation of relevant processes in Salesforce Gathering and coordinating business requirements with the employees involved Interface management between the business department, external IT partner, and logistics service provider Coordination of requirements, responsibilities, and implementation steps Support during implementation and clarification of process and interface issues Ensuring a practical solution with clear processes and responsibilities
Skills: Salesforce · Digital Transformation · Project Management · Process Optimization · Requirements Management · Stakeholder Management · Interface Management · Change Management · Logistics
Viola S.
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
Felix B.
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
Beatrice Z.
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
2.2 years (Germany: 2.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
9 (Germany: 11)
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Marketing
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
81% (Germany: 83%)
Master's degree or higher
56% (Germany: 54%)
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
94% (Germany: 99%)
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Berlin are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Berlin using HRIS
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
HRIS experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (88%)
- Professional Services (65%)
- Automotive (41%)
- Banking and Finance (41%)
- Media and Entertainment (41%)
- Advertising (35%)
- Education (35%)
- Healthcare (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core purpose
An HRIS, or Human Resources Information System, centralizes employee data and the processes around it. Companies use it to manage records, organizational structures, absence, time, compensation, documents and reporting. It gives HR teams a consistent operational foundation instead of disconnected spreadsheets and inboxes.
What it delivers
HRIS specialists turn policy and process requirements into usable workflows. Typical deliverables include:
- Employee master data and organizational models
- Onboarding, offboarding and approval workflows
- Leave, attendance and document processes
- HR reporting, dashboards and data exports
- Integrations with payroll, finance and identity systems
Ecosystem and skills
HRIS work can involve products such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Personio, BambooHR, HiBob and UKG, alongside broader HCM suites. Strong professionals understand configuration, role-based access, data models, APIs, SFTP or middleware integrations, testing, migration and user adoption. They also know where payroll, finance and identity requirements affect HR processes.
When companies need help
Freelance HRIS expertise is valuable during a new implementation, system replacement or international rollout. Companies also bring in specialists when internal teams face a data migration, integration backlog, workflow redesign or audit preparation. In Berlin, professionals may need to coordinate closely with distributed teams and German-speaking stakeholders while keeping documentation clear for international users.
Signs of the right specialist
Look for evidence that a professional has handled the same HRIS scope, not only completed product training. Useful signals include:
- Clear discovery and process-mapping methods
- Careful handling of sensitive employee data
- Structured migration, reconciliation and testing plans
- Practical integration and access-control knowledge
- Documentation that HR teams can maintain
Quality in delivery
Reliable HRIS work connects configuration decisions to measurable business processes. A strong specialist challenges unclear requirements, separates standard configuration from custom work and tests edge cases such as transfers, leave changes and terminated access. They leave clean documentation, explain trade-offs and support a controlled handover to the internal team.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about HRIS? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
An HRIS is used to store and manage employee information and automate core people processes. Common areas include onboarding, absence, time, documents, organizational data, reporting and integrations with payroll or finance systems.
An HRIS usually focuses on core employee administration and operational HR processes. An HCM suite often extends those capabilities into talent management, workforce planning, recruiting or analytics, although vendors use the terms differently.
A strong HRIS specialist should understand process design, data migration, permissions, testing and change management. Experience with APIs, payroll interfaces, identity systems, reporting tools and privacy-aware data handling is also useful.
An HRIS freelancer should have experience relevant to the project stage, such as discovery, configuration, migration, integration or stabilization. The right depth depends on system complexity, the number of processes involved and how much ownership the internal team can provide.
Yes, much HRIS work can be delivered remotely through structured workshops, shared documentation and secure access procedures. On-site sessions in Berlin can still help with stakeholder alignment, process mapping and training, especially during implementation or major change.
An HRIS project benefits from on-site collaboration when teams need to resolve conflicting processes, validate workflows or agree on ownership quickly. Remote delivery remains effective when decisions, access requirements and testing responsibilities are documented clearly.
Review how an HRIS professional approaches discovery, data quality, access controls, testing and handover. Ask for concrete examples of risks they found, decisions they documented and how they helped users adopt the resulting processes.
Freelancers often specialize in systems such as Personio, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR, HiBob or UKG. Platform fit matters, but experience with the company’s processes, integrations and data model is just as important as product familiarity.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used HRIS in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 877 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used HRIS in their recent projects, 81% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 56% 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 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used HRIS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used HRIS in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Professional Services (65%), and Automotive (41%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used HRIS in their recent projects are Human Resources (82%), Project Management (76%), and Marketing (53%).
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