SAP SuccessFactors Expert in Munich

Process analysis and design in the Personio HRMS environment to reduce complexity and harmonize, automate and ensure compliance.

Optimization of the Personio time management module: consolidation of 46 heterogeneous time models into 6 clearly defined, standardized working time models, including break logic, overtime rules and approval workflows.

• HR consulting for the “Digitalization of the Financial Administration of the Federal Republic of Germany” project
• Preparation of a project-related personnel needs analysis
• Designing the introduction of agile project management & SCRUM in the project (from an HR perspective)
• Recruiting for required vacancies

• Responsible for the operational HR day-to-day business of 4 studios across Germany, with a focus on personnel administration and the employee lifecycle
• Preparation, review and management of all employment law documents (employment contracts, contract amendments, certificates, references)
• Preparation of payroll, especially for hourly wage models, including data preparation and coordination
• Maintenance and management of working time data in the system (Gfos) and ensuring data quality
• Proactive management and follow-up of HR-related deadlines (e.g. probationary periods, fixed-term contracts, performance reviews) in close coordination with studio managers
• Acting as the central contact and reminder for managers on all HR-related topics and processes
• Structuring and tracking HR matters and ensuring the completeness and compliance of all documents
• Preparation and maintenance of HR documents, analyses and overviews in Word and Excel

• Lead AI readiness and process assessments across HR and Finance, identify automation opportunities, develop ROI business cases and translate findings into prioritized recommendations for executive decision-making.
• Built CloudMcFly's internal AI operating system in self-hosted n8n, with a 22-strong digital workforce across seven business functions and an estimated delivery capacity equivalent to three to five people. A separate document-classification workflow reduced manual HR ticket routing by 60%.
• Translate EU AI Act requirements into practical governance roadmaps and deliver "AI Driving License" workshops, strengthening leadership understanding of AI adoption and governance responsibilities.

Led end-to-end recruitment

• Organizational design & HR transformation project.
• OKR development.

• Successfully planned, managed, and documented an HR sub-project for implementing HR reporting in SAP
• Conducted requirements analyses and developed SAP reports in SAP HCM, including testing and validation of the reports developed
• Coordinated report development with the General Works Council
• Improved the quality of SAP master data in HCM and SuccessFactors by analyzing and optimizing personnel processes in cooperation with the institute's HR staff, and implemented a validation report in SAP HCM
• Communicated with and trained report recipients to increase acceptance and use of the new reports and processes
• Prepared meaningful personnel data analyses on employee data and statutory reporting obligations such as the monthly earnings survey

• Management consulting for digital transformation and transition projects

Verenburg Consulting GmbH is a specialized IT consulting firm that helps companies plan, manage, and implement complex IT projects. As founder and managing partner, I am responsible for the professional and strategic leadership of the company as well as the operational delivery of client projects.

The role includes leading transformation and digitalization initiatives and introducing sustainable, efficient, and user-focused IT solutions. I work closely with management, business units, and IT organizations to ensure clear decision-making structures, transparent communication, and measurable value.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic consulting on digitalization and modernization of IT and organizational structures
• Taking on the professional and strategic leadership of rollout and transition projects
• Planning, managing, and controlling IT projects using traditional and agile methods
• Building, evolving, and implementing IT service management processes (e.g., ITIL)
• Designing and guiding organizational change processes and introducing new role and process models
• Developing and implementing change management measures to sustainably anchor new ways of working
• Leading, coaching, and developing project teams, including facilitating workshops and management formats

Focus Areas & Expertise:

• Rollout and transition management for international and national IT deployments
• IT service management (service transition / service operation / process design)
• Project management (traditional and agile, e.g., Scrum, SAFe, Prince2)
• Organizational development and transformation of operational and service models
• Change management based on recognized models (e.g., ADKAR)
• Strategic digitalization consulting, including requirements analysis and process/system evaluation

Working Style: My approach is highly value-driven, structured, and solution-focused. I combine technical understanding with a business perspective to ensure sound decisions, efficient processes, and sustainable results. Clear communication, transparency, and close coordination with all stakeholders are always at the center.

• Consulting and development of functional specifications in the Process Excellence project for the HR Shared Service Center
• Payroll and time management
• Compensation & benefits
• Personnel development

• Experienced project and product manager with strong technical expertise and a special strength in managing technological innovations and complex projects. • Specialized in leading digital development and transformation projects, including change management and process optimizations.

• Led the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking as one of the region’s first adopters.
• Delivered GDPR compliance integration within SAP HCM architecture.
• Advised HR leadership on SAP product strategy, fostering adoption and process harmonization.
• Presented HR IT concepts to business stakeholders and aligned technical design with user needs.
• Supported SAP HR modules (Time, Payroll, ESS/MSS) and managed vendor collaboration.

• Restructuring at the German tech sites
• Negotiating with the works council and local employee representatives
• Relocating production and engineering sites based on footprint optimization following a best-cost-country approach
• Change management in the context of restructuring and site relocations
• Optimizing selected HR processes (recruiting/onboarding) as part of the employee experience
• Coaching and developing the local HR teams
• Initiated a leadership development program as part of culture development

• Lead and develop a team of 3 employees across Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, and HR Operations
• Manage an annual budget of approx. €95K and advise the Logistics Director on salary budget allocation for 400 employees (20% team growth in a year)
• Act as strategic sparring partner to management and leadership teams on people-related topics like talent development, organizational change, comp&ben and HR policies
• Set up all people processes around Talent Management, Employer Branding and Operations
• Support leadership on people development and talent management
• Implement & conduct training programmes (positive leadership, change management, intercultural communications)
• Drive cultural transformation initiatives in alignment with JYSK values and organizational goals
• Lead the annual HR strategy process, defining local priorities and setting measurable goals
• Lead the event team for the organization of employee events
• Drive change communications