Workday Experts in Berlin

• Clients: Dover, Korn Ferry, Leoni, Lonza, Mars, Molnlycke, Novartis, RELX Group, Schaeffler, Softing AG, Takeda, Wipro
• Industries: Automotive, consulting, construction, engineering, IT, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals (including tariff-bound structures & regulated environments)
• Approx. 2 500–50 000 employees
• Advised HR Business Partners and leadership on operational HR topics, workforce planning and compliance matters
• Supported implementation and optimization of HR processes within industrial and tariff-bound environments
• Collaborated closely with works councils in Germany on hiring and structural topics
• Contributed to policy interpretation and application in line with labor law and internal governance
• Supported employee relations cases in cooperation with HR and legal teams
• Led and supported corporate change management initiatives within industrial and matrix organizations
• Supported corporate organizational restructuring and workforce adjustment measures in close collaboration with senior leadership and works councils
• Ensured process compliance within SAP HCM/SuccessFactors systems
• Delivered HR reporting and analytics to senior stakeholders
• Led high-volume recruitment initiatives across multiple regions
• Delivered end-to-end recruitment, ensuring efficiency, cost control and candidate experience
• Designed and implemented sourcing strategies to attract top talent globally
• Built and maintained high-caliber talent networks and proactively engaged passive candidates
• Evaluated and implemented data analytics tools for enhanced recruitment insights
• Contributed to internal talent development and shared recruitment best practices

• Designed and developed AI-powered document processing solutions using Python, OCR, NLP, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate extraction, validation, and classification of financial documents, reducing processing time by 75%.
• Built intelligent multi-stage workflow automation pipelines integrating AI services, machine learning models, and enterprise systems to streamline financial operations and improve data quality.
• Developed reusable AI-driven transformation frameworks capable of processing structured and unstructured document formats (XML, CSV, JSON, TXT, DAT) and normalizing them into unified business schemas.
• Designed and developed Python-based REST APIs and backend services supporting enterprise finance applications and high-volume data processing workloads.
• Built scalable data synchronization pipelines between Oracle CFIN and SQL databases, incorporating machine learning models for cash-flow forecasting and AP/AR anomaly detection.
• Architected and deployed Apache Airflow workflows to orchestrate AI-powered data pipelines, automating end-to-end processing from document ingestion through financial system integration.
• Led the migration of critical enterprise integrations from MuleSoft to Python-based services, improving maintainability, performance, and operational flexibility while preserving complete data integrity.
• Managed the full API lifecycle including solution design, implementation, documentation, deployment, monitoring, and production support for mission-critical financial systems.
• Collaborated directly with finance stakeholders to identify business challenges, define solution requirements, and deliver measurable operational improvements through automation and AI-driven workflows.
• Worked closely with cross-functional engineering and business teams to rapidly iterate on features, improve processes, and drive successful adoption of AI-enabled solutions.
• Provided technical leadership through architecture reviews, technology decisions, code reviews, and engineering best practices across integration and automation initiatives.
• Mentored developers, established coding standards, and contributed to improving software quality, maintainability, and delivery effectiveness across projects.
• Provided production support during critical month-end and quarter-close financial processes, performing root-cause analysis and implementing rapid fixes to ensure system reliability and data accuracy.

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

• Scaled the sales organisation by hiring 60+ employees in 6 months across Sales, Account Management, Product Management and Head of Sales, with an average time-to-hire of 27 days
• Partnered with senior leadership to define role requirements and drive end-to-end hiring strategy
• Owned full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management and onboarding
• Built scalable talent pipelines to support rapid organisational growth across multiple functions

• Interim VP People at Malt, Vay, Sharpist, Unleashed Capital, and i2x
• Project work with Zalando, DeepL, DoorDash, Bilfinger, Aiven, Contentful, Gorillas, Tier Mobility, Moss, Oetker Digital, and Uberall on compensation & benefits, performance & talent management, people operations, and HR business partnering
• Implementation of HR & compensation tools at DeepL, Flink, HeyJobs, Yager, Finoa, and Unleashed Capital
• Hourly HR & compensation consulting for Lufthansa Innovation Hub, Finanzguru, DigitalService des Bundes, ifok, Vialytics, Leonyte, ACELR8, and Refokus

• Recruiting Consulting

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.

Coral Club is an international health and wellness company that offers nutritional supplements and health-focused products.

• Attracted on a targeted project to audit, restructure, and legally proof HR operations for Germany during a critical corporate transition.
• Led organizational redesign during distribution centre relocation, including workforce planning, role design and organizational structure optimization.
• Conducted HR compliance audit and redesigned HR documentation and people processes in line with German labour law.
• Analysed employee engagement data and translated insights into practical organizational improvement initiatives.

• Led the redesign of an iOS and Android B2B SaaS solution.
• Developed the product vision and strategy and designed the platform architecture.
• Worked closely with cross-functional teams to create a user-centered, forward-looking product.
• Identified market trends and analyzed feedback from stakeholders and customers.
• Developed a well-thought-out feature set.
• Led the product design and development process.
• Created Balsamiq wireframes.
• Conducted comprehensive market and competitor analysis.
• Defined the product roadmap and feature scope, managed and prioritized the backlog.
• Crafted and wrote epics and user stories.
• Briefed UI designers and reviewed and approved Figma layouts.

Consulting on the development of comp structure

Review and development of salary bands and market benchmarking

Supporting Figures configuration

• Served as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders on recruitment-related topics
• Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing to onboarding
• Developed and executed talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent
• Conducted active sourcing via various channels to build strong candidate pipelines
• Managed collaboration with external recruitment agencies
• Supported broader HR projects, including employer branding and process improvements
• Delivered recruitment training sessions for HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers
• Supervised and mentored a working student and an intern
• Supported process improvements in SAP SuccessFactors

• Built a successful sole proprietorship connecting German companies with specialized HR and recruiting freelancers and managed all business operations
• Established a network of over 1,000 freelancers and led a team of up to three independent contractors to ensure excellent results
• Developed and implemented tailored solutions to support companies in scaling their teams quickly and efficiently

• Led change management initiatives to support large-scale business transformation programs enabled by digital technology.
• Provided career advice and coaching to 4 junior consultants, fostering professional growth.
• Built change and training strategies for standardization of HR processes supported by an HR Cloud platform, affecting 44k+ employees in 36 countries.
• Led implementation of training, using a train-the-trainer approach.
• Developed training approach and content for introduction of a talent marketplace to assist employees of a global company with their career progression, using an AI-based tool.

• Successfully led small to medium sales and software engineering teams of up to 25 employees
• Built, structured, and restructured teams into high-performing units
• Delivered trainings and on-the-job coaching at the highest level
• Focused on individual psychology, management development, new work, supervision, systemic coaching, and organizational development
• Applied leadership principles based on appreciation, trust, responsibility, and a "Let's Start Things" mentality
• Aimed to provide team members with clear direction and sense of purpose to create sustainable value for the organization