HRworks Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used HRworks
Nicole S.
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
Nicole S.
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
Johann M.
Last position:
Project Manager at Staffing services provider with a focus on Finance & Controlling
- Building a central data model to consolidate data from CRM (ATS), online marketing, HR, and finance
- Integration of various data sources (including Sistrix, eTracker, HR Works, finance systems)
- Creation of a unified data basis for reporting and management
- Design and setup of the data structure
- Business analysis and definition of KPIs
- Coordination of data integration and alignment with business departments
- Consolidation and normalization of heterogeneous data sources
- Building an initial prototype in Excel
- Further development and implementation in Microsoft Power BI
- Central, consolidated data basis across multiple business areas
- Transparent management of CRM/ATS, marketing, HR, and finance KPIs
- Establishment of scalable BI reporting based on Power BI
Mohamad D.
Last position:
Project Engineer at BMW Group AG
- Designed and implemented Azure Kubernetes Clusters, and managed DNS and Firewall solutions, enhancing network security and reliability.
- Led projects using Agile Scrum methodologies to streamline development cycles and improve project efficiency.
- Fostered and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely project deliverables and resource availability.
- Managed continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins, Sonar, GitHub, Bitbucket, and Terraform within the BMW Azure Cloud environment.
- Utilized Fortify SSC and Contrast AST for robust application security testing.
- Directed DevOps engineering initiatives on the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), focusing on streamlining development and deployment processes.
- Service Now governance, risk und compliance (GRC&IRM).
Claudia F.
Last position:
Interim HR Manager at Interim HR Management & Consulting
- Operational and strategic HR management as well as HR administration
- Setting up, optimizing, and digitizing HR structures and processes
- Workforce planning and personnel development
- Recruiting technical and managerial staff (blue collar / white collar)
- Implementing HR software solutions and training users
- Project management and process management in various assignments
Thorsten O.
Last position:
Workstream Lead (WS) at Bank-Verlag GmbH
- Introduction of giro card with Visa Debit card payment function (Combocard) for Commerzbank
- Support for the Card Processing Team (card processing; Clearing & Settlement incl. Dispute Management teams) in project work
- Creation of requirements for the Clearing & Settlement team, Authorization team (AZ) and Card Production team (KP) as part of a requirements catalog
- Requirements engineering (requirements management) with business contact person
- Participation in workstream meetings between VISA Inc., SRC Security Research & Consulting GmbH, Commerzbank AG and consulting firms (PwC and Senacor Technologies AG)
- Sprint planning with Jira tickets of type Task and use of Confluence
- Creation and presentation of weekly status reports for the Clearing & Settlement, Dispute Management and Reporting & GUI workstreams
- Coordination with network and file transfer teams for connection tests of new interfaces, e.g. setup of host keys, use of VPN or sipnet connections
- Coordination of the delivery of test files, e.g. exchange rates (FX rates; TC 56 of VISA rates), VISA Debit and Credit transactions (format Base II) and EANSS/ISS Base II clearing files to the Debit Clearing System (DCS)
- Conducting coordination meetings on the use of Visanet Settlement Service (VSS) and PSD2 reports and payment traffic statistics (ZVS)
- Organizing workshops with FiServ (First Data) on Dispute Management and complaint handling
- Setup and maintenance of Open Point List (OPL) in Confluence
- Technologies/methods: Jira, Confluence, giro card, VISA Debit card, payments, Kanban board, BIN, routing, CIQ, VPAY, ScalaTest, Dispute Management
Kevin G.
Last position:
AI Strategy & Governance / Freelancer at Al Gambit
- Architect AI strategies and smart business processes for companies implementing AI initiatives.
- Focus on pragmatic and trustworthy AI integration delivering tangible operational value.
Cordula B.
Last position:
Senior Project Lead Finance & IT (Interim) at Rolls-Royce Powers Systems AG
- Implemented a group-wide project management and project controlling framework (SAP PPM / SAC)
- Designed an earned value based control system (costs, progress, schedule)
- Integrated quotation, product and financial data into SAP
- Led interdisciplinary teams in agile and hybrid setups
Irmgard D.
Last position:
Selfemployed - Interims Management in M&A Environments at Irmgard Drey e.K.
- Consulting and implementation in the areas of human resources, finance and IT for medium-sized companies in the telecommunications, plant engineering, real estate, metal processing, pharmaceutical and energy supply sectors
- Establishment and re-design of human resources departments - specifically in carve-out or merger environments
- Management coaching and Interim HR Management HR IT: SAP HCM Implementation of various requirements Compensation management Works agreements Outsourcing Payroll Budget planning/HR controlling
- Centralised support and advisory to management in regards of HR strategy, and implementation of end-of-year reporting processes
- Company pension scheme development, reporting tool development and HR / Payroll report generation
- Implementation of the Occupational Pensions Strengthening Act and corporate framework design
- Development of interdependent and coordinated training programs for departments and department managers
- Junior manager - coaching
- Compensation/Benefits Recruiting, Interviews, Search
- Introduction of time management with SAP HCM PT process optimization General Data Protection Regulation Document management, etc
- Tax audit digitization project, e.g., personnel files, expense compensation for employees in the construction industry
- Cost reduction projects to increase operational efficiency
- Led negotiations with works council and economic committee
- Redesign of compensation concepts personnel management - Fit for Future.
Bertrand L.
Last position:
Business System Analyst - Freelancer at Deutsche Bank
- Implementation of Dayforce payroll system at DB Portugal
- Preparation of test and production environment with vendor
- Gathering, verification and upload of masterdata
- Management of the testing phase to ensure quality of system
- Lead creation of interface between Workday & Dayforce in collaboration with IT Central team and vendor
- Creation of a new payroll KOP
- Ensure the archiving of data from legacy system
- Act as deputy project manager for topics related to set-up of payroll system and project management (planning, issue log, escalation, vendor management)
- Support the Global Payroll Governance team
- Contact person for SOC 1 audit performed by EY for topics related to HRIS & Payroll ADP & Dayforce payroll systems
- Review and enhancement of global payroll governance KPIs
- Compensation & Benefits consulting during contract negotiations with new vendors
- HRIS consultancy
- Central guidance of local HR team DB France and IT Central team to implement changes in Time & Attendance module in Workday
- HR Operations support transfer of training software from Cornerstone to Workday for DB France
- Labor law
- Business analytics & KPIs
Barbara S.
Last position:
Interim HR Manager & Organizational Transformation Consultant at epovia. Wandel mit Sinn
- Interim management for People & Culture or business development areas
- Delivery of consulting and training offers on HR management, organizational development, leadership culture, change and transformation processes
- Design and facilitation of leadership programs and upskilling concepts
- Implementation of modern communication and engagement concepts
Ramazan B.
Last position:
Germany Payroll Process SME (Freelance) at Air Canada
- Preparation and execution of monthly payroll in compliance with all legal and internal company requirements
- Thorough review of payroll results to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Ensuring correct handling of social security matters
- Ongoing review of tax-related changes and timely implementation within payroll processing
- Execution of payment runs and reconciliation with the finance department.
- Creation and analysis of various reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Working with payroll systems ADP and P&I LOGA, including maintenance and reconciliation of relevant data
- Continuous optimization of payroll processes
Amela B.
Last position:
Interim Human Resources Specialist at Tiffany & Co.
Advising on and handling questions related to payroll, the EU Pay Transparency Directive, terminations, warnings, maternity protection, parental leave, staff scheduling, and process improvements.
Supporting and advising employees and managers.
Preparing employment contracts, warnings, terminations, employee agreements, and certificates.
Managing company pension schemes and workplace integration management.
Creating HR reports, including recommendations.
Developing presentations on core working hours, smart working, and commission proposals.
Supporting the implementation of Kronos, including deriving and implementing improvements.
Preparing and finalizing payroll for about 200 employees in cooperation with external payroll service providers.
Maintaining data in Oracle HCM and Kronos.
Ensuring timely and smooth payroll processing.
Implementing process improvements such as time tracking via Kronos and reducing system errors.
Lina P.
Last position:
Interim Senior HR Business Partner (Service Contract) at Liebherr-Electronics And Drives GmbH
- The Liebherr-Electronics and Drives GmbH is a company of the Liebherr Group with locations in Lindau and Biberach. It develops and produces electronic controls, drive systems and energy storage for applications in construction, aviation and industrial engineering.
- 200 employees
- Executive management
- Monitoring, harmonizing and optimizing current HR projects/processes
- Point of contact for managers, employees and stakeholders on all personnel, collective bargaining and labor law topics
- Implementation of HR measures such as supporting the compensation round, performance reviews
- Coaching HR Business Partners
- Negotiating works agreements
- Apprenticeship recruiting
- SAP SF
- Knowledge Management System
Lars B.
Last position:
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Freelancer) at BIT Capital
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Statistics of experts using HRworks
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
70%
Master's degree or higher
30%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
92%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology 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.
Average rates of experts in Germany using HRworks
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
HRworks experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (92%)
- Information Technology (79%)
- Manufacturing (54%)
- Retail (50%)
- Banking and Finance (42%)
- Healthcare (42%)
- Automotive (38%)
- Energy (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
HRworks at a glance
HRworks is a cloud-based human resources platform for managing employee data, time tracking, absences, documents and everyday personnel processes. Companies use it to replace fragmented spreadsheets and disconnected tools with structured workflows, role-based access and a central employee record.
Core use cases
HRworks supports the operational work that keeps personnel processes consistent across teams and locations.
- Maintain employee and contract data
- Manage working time, leave and absences
- Organize digital personnel documents
- Support employee self-service workflows
- Prepare reliable data for payroll processes
Ecosystem and integrations
Strong HRworks specialists understand the systems around the platform, not only its screens and settings. They work with payroll providers, accounting software, identity services and collaboration tools, while designing clean data flows and access permissions. Integration work may include imports, exports, interface checks and process documentation.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance HRworks expertise during implementation, process redesign, migration or internal capacity gaps. Germany-based organizations may value specialists who understand local personnel workflows and can work in German with HR, finance and management teams. Remote collaboration works well when requirements, access and decision paths are clearly defined.
- Replace manual personnel administration with structured workflows
- Clean and migrate employee data
- Configure permissions and approval paths
- Improve time and absence processes
- Document the setup for internal teams
Skills that matter
A capable professional combines HRworks configuration with process analysis and careful data handling. They can translate policies into practical workflows, test changes with representative cases and explain the result to non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with payroll coordination, reporting, GDPR-conscious access design and change communication adds value.
What good work looks like
Quality is visible in a setup that employees can use without constant support and that HR teams can maintain after handover. Strong specialists clarify requirements before changing settings, protect sensitive personnel data and leave behind useful documentation. They also distinguish a platform configuration issue from a process or integration problem, which prevents avoidable rework.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about HRworks? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Companies use HRworks to manage employee records, working time, leave, absences, documents and employee self-service. It helps centralize recurring personnel processes and gives teams clearer approval and information flows.
HRworks is often considered when a company wants a cloud-based solution focused on practical personnel administration and connected workflows. The right choice depends on required payroll integrations, reporting depth, international needs, configuration flexibility and the processes already used internally.
A strong HRworks specialist should understand HR process design, data migration, access permissions and testing. Experience with payroll coordination, accounting interfaces, identity management, reporting and GDPR-conscious handling of personnel data is also useful.
The required depth depends on the scope. A basic workflow adjustment may need focused configuration skills, while a rollout or migration calls for a specialist who can analyze processes, coordinate stakeholders, validate data and document the final setup.
Yes. HRworks projects are often suitable for remote collaboration because requirements, configuration reviews and testing can be handled online. On-site sessions may still help during workshops, process discovery or change management, while German-language communication can matter for local teams.
Ask for examples of HRworks implementations, workflow improvements or data migrations that resemble your situation. Look for clear requirement methods, careful treatment of sensitive data, structured testing and documentation that your internal team can use after handover.
An HRworks integration usually involves mapping fields, defining transfer rules, checking identifiers and testing how changes move between systems. A reliable specialist also plans error handling, permissions, reconciliation and a safe transition from existing manual processes.
The main challenges are unclear ownership, inconsistent employee data, complex approval rules and access requirements for sensitive records. Successful HRworks specialists resolve these issues through structured discovery, controlled configuration, realistic test cases and direct communication with the relevant teams.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used HRworks in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 863 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used HRworks in their recent projects, 70% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 30% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used HRworks in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used HRworks in their recent projects are English (96%), German (92%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used HRworks in their recent projects are Professional Services (92%), Information Technology (79%), and Manufacturing (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used HRworks in their recent projects are Human Resources (88%), Project Management (83%), and Information Technology (58%).
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