Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Seasoned HR Executive with 17+ years of international experience designing and implementing future-ready HR strategies across Europe and the Middle East. Specialized in scaling teams, optimizing global HR operations, and driving business growth through digital transformation and people-centric leadership. Proven track record in system rollouts (SAP, Personio, ATOSS), restructuring initiatives, international expansion, and organizational design. Available for interim executive roles and freelance mandates.
Modern consultancy supporting scale-ups, SMEs, and corporate clients in aligning people, systems, and processes for sustainable growth. - Led over a dozen HR transformation projects across tech, logistics, e-commerce, and manufacturing sectors - Delivered process optimization for HR workflows, recruiting operations, L&D, and performance management - Implemented Personio, Leapsome, and ATS tools; developed dashboards and HR KPIs for informed decision-making - Provided executive coaching and built people operations for international teams across Europe and MENA - Designed employer branding strategies and employee
Global technology company specializing in software and cloud solutions, undergoing organizational restructuring and HR system transformation. - Support of the organizational reorganisation in preparation for the legal merger with Crayon, including structural, role-related, and workforce-related topics - Preparation, coordination, and review of all works council–relevant documentation, including impact analyses, decision templates, and consultation materials in close cooperation with Legal and HR - HR support for the merger and consolidation of office locations, with a particular focus on the Munich sites, covering organisational, contractual, and employee-related aspects - Acting as an interface between HR, Legal, Finance, Works Council, and leadership to ensure a structured, compliant, and transparent transition - Support of HR integration and change initiatives linked to the merger, including communication planning, timeline coordination, and stakeholder alignment - Contribution to additional HR transformation projects in parallel to the merger to ensure business continuity and operational stability
Petrichor HR is a boutique advisory and execution partner for companies navigating growth, transformation, and organizational change. As Associate Partner, I work closely with leadership teams to design and implement people strategies that align business objectives with scalable HR operations. We support organizations with pragmatic, hands-on HR leadership — combining strategic perspective with operational execution. Typical focus areas include: - Strategic HR advisory for scaling companies and transformation phases - Interim HR leadership and support for executive teams during periods of change - HR operating model design, including organizational structure and role clarity - Implementation and optimization of HR systems (HRIS, ATS, payroll, performance management) - Organizational development, leadership frameworks, and culture initiatives - Change management, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional collaboration - HR process design, governance structures, and operational excellence
The HR Society is a boutique consultancy network of experienced HR leaders and interim managers, specializing in strategic HR transformation, system implementation, and operational excellence. We support companies through growth, change, and complexity — with a hands-on, business-oriented approach. Typical focus areas include: - Interim HR Leadership (CHRO/HR Director) during growth, crisis, or transformation - System implementation & process digitization (HRIS, ATS, Time Tracking, Payroll) - Restructuring support, including org design, cost planning & team realignment - Change management, stakeholder engagement & project governance - Culture development, leadership frameworks & communication planning - Cross-functional alignment with Finance, Legal, IT, and external vendors
Symrise is a German company and a global supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic ingredients, and raw materials for the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. Its headquarters are in Holzminden, Germany, and it has a significant presence in the global flavors and fragrances market and part of the DAX 40. - Lead and coordinate a global HR Controlling team of five specialists. - Manage the personnel budget and forecasting process for all business units worldwide. - Oversee monthly HR reporting and analytics in Workday, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance for executive decision-making. - Provide strategic insights to the Board and senior leadership on workforce cost developments, efficiency measures, and budget adherence. - Ensure compliance with internal governance standards and external regulations. - Develop and refine global HR controlling processes, templates, and reporting structures. - Collaborate closely with Finance, HR Business Partners, and Operations to align workforce planning with business strategy. - Prepare a comprehensive handover and onboarding framework for the permanent successor.