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Anna-Lena Schwarz

Ludwigsburg

Summary

Responsive Human Resources Business Partner with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management. Skilled in managing employees, associates and day-to-day department operations with decisive and organized approach. Skilled leader, problem-solver and persuasive communicator with open and authoritative style.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Business Partner

Accenture
11.2022 - Current
  • Support in execution and coordination of performance achievement (e.g. annual and midyear talent discussions, incl. on-going activities to ensure feedback / regular conversations are taking place as well as giving guidance for performance improvement plans) according to geographic/entity guidelines
  • Assistance in compensation process, understand guidelines and being able to explain to people leads and employees
  • Conducting absences and return to work, monitor individual
  • Boost employee related actions and initiatives
  • Being responsible for supply situation of the group, knowing the relevant KPIs (chargeability, demand, availabilities)
  • Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
  • Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
  • Handling discipline and grievances and consult with ELR team as appropriate (review grievance case details, check policy, establish course of action and discuss approach with employees, facilitate informal resolution)
  • Handling of managed individual departures, determine severance packages and discuss with employee
  • Ensure data quality within respective group

Human Resources Generalist

Papershift GmbH
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
  • Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
  • Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
  • Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
  • Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
  • Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
  • Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
  • Delivered strategic workforce planning, benefits administration, labor relations, succession planning and reporting systems.
  • Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.

Graduate Student Research Assistant

University Of Southern Denmark
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
  • Helped fellow classmates succeed by tutoring when requested.
  • Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
  • Prepared fact sheets, tables, and graphs to summarize research results.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to better understand research topics and prepare for studies.
  • Conducted independent or supporting research on range of topics, following correct protocols for study integrity.

Internship Human Resources

Mahle Behr GmbH & Co
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Assisted human resources and recruiting teams by scheduling phone screens and on-site interviews.
  • Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
  • Answered phone and performed clerical duties to assist human resources department.
  • Posted job openings, screened resumes and scheduled interviews to fill positions with qualified candidates.
  • Conducted orientations and helped employees complete necessary paperwork to get new hires established and up to speed quickly.

Internship Eventmarketing

Porsche Deutschland GmbH
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
  • Organisation of different events like Porsche Golf Cup

Education

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

University of Southern Denmark
Odense, Denmark
06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Applied Science
Pforzheim, Germany
05.2018

Skills

  • Data Analytics
  • Employee Performance Management
  • HR Strategy
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • HR Transformation
  • Improving Compensation Plans
  • Coaching Leadership
  • Employee Referral Programs
  • Compensation and Benefits Administration
  • Employee Guidance
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Talent Management Strategy
  • Human Resource Management Software (HRMS)

Certification

  • Warning and Termination Training
  • Labor and business procurement Law

Languages

German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

HR Business Partner

Accenture
11.2022 - Current

Human Resources Generalist

Papershift GmbH
08.2020 - 10.2022

Internship Human Resources

Mahle Behr GmbH & Co
02.2018 - 09.2018

Graduate Student Research Assistant

University Of Southern Denmark
04.2017 - 02.2018

Internship Eventmarketing

Porsche Deutschland GmbH
08.2016 - 02.2017

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

University of Southern Denmark

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Applied Science
Anna-Lena Schwarz