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Lenor Käflein

Lenor Käflein

Senior Human Resources Professional

Summary

Seasoned senior HR professional with over 20 years of experience in crafting and executing HR strategies that align seamlessly with organizational goals. Proven track record in enhancing HR functions through innovative solutions, fostering continuous improvements and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Adept at stakeholder management, functional excellence, and fostering a culture of high performance. Bring focus on growth, confidence in decision-making, and expertise in leading organizations through periods of change and development. Articulate and driven with top strength in relationship-building, planning, and operational problem-solving.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director European Organization Talent and Development & Global HR BP support functions

WuXi Biologic's
4 2021 - Current
  • Develop and implement business-driven HR strategies aligned with organizational goals
  • Ensure HR policies and processes offer a competitive advantage and comply with legal standards
  • Identify skill gaps and develop buy/build strategies for future skills requirements
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and revise learning processes to meet business needs
  • Implement initiatives to boost employee engagement and productivity
  • Ensure legal compliance and manage HR-related risks
  • Lead and develop the HR team for high performance
  • Develop strategies to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Manage HR metrics and provide insights on HR performance and impact
  • Participate in industry forums to integrate best practices and thought leadership.

Global Talent & Performance Development Manager

Bayer GmbH
02.2017 - 03.2021
  • Design and develop innovative programs to enhance global talent depth and diversity
  • Lead efforts in sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding top-tier talent across various departments
  • Implement strategic initiatives to align workforce with organizational goals
  • Design and facilitate training to improve employee skills, performance, and productivity
  • Establish systems to track progress, provide feedback, and support career development
  • Lead initiatives to foster a positive work environment and improve retention rates
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute strategies for key positions
  • Conduct regular assessments to identify high-potential employees and create development plans
  • Stay updated on talent management trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Global Lead HRBP & Talent Management

DHL Global Forwarding
06.2014 - 01.2017
  • Partner with business units to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals
  • Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Oversee full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates
  • Conduct training sessions on performance management, employee relations, and compliance
  • Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement, morale, productivity, and retention rates
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements and HRIS enhancements
  • Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover data, and develop retention strategies
  • Ensure remuneration costs are managed in relation to business operating costs
  • Work closely with the Workers Council or affiliated unions to maintain positive labor relations.

Senior HRBP

DHL - Supply Chain
01.2011 - 05.2014
  • Align business strategy to HR/people-oriented strategic and operational plan
  • Act as a point of contact for employees and managers in the business units
  • Consult with line management providing HR guidance
  • Act as the performance improvement driver and provoke positive changes
  • Manage the Talent management process, including Talent reviews and succession plans for key talents
  • Support, drive, and manage employee engagement in line with organization strategy and plans
  • Responsible for all labor relation issues
  • Ownership of the overall HR budget.

HRBP

Murray & Roberts
11.2000 - 11.2011
  • Setting up of HR department for the Gautrain project
  • Responsible for all end-to-end HR processes
  • Ensure remuneration costs are managed at an acceptable level in relation to business operating costs.

Education

Master of Science - HRM

University of Salford
Switzerland
04.2001 -

Master of Science - HR Management

University of Northampton
Northampton, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

HR Diploma - HR Management

University of South Africa
Johannesburg South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic HR Planning

Talent Management & Succession Planning

Leadership & Team Development

Global HR Strategy

Employee Engagement and Retention

Compliance and Regulatory Management

Performance Management

HR Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical & Problem Solving Skills

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Accomplishments

  • Actively shaped strategies as a key member of the European HR Senior Leadership team, driving organizational success, contributing to cost-saving initiatives that led to a 15% reduction in HR operational expenses over two years.
  • Played a vital role in influencing high-level decisions and fostering cross-functional collaboration within the European Senior Leadership team, resulting in strategic decisions that amounted to a €2 million annual savings through process optimization.
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of a novel approach to Talent Reviews, revolutionizing talent management practices, improving talent retention rates by 20%.
  • Successfully led the implementation of the Success Factor Talent Module, improving efficiency and effectiveness in the employee lifecycle, streamlining processes leading to a 30% increase in HR productivity and a 10% reduction in associated costs.
  • Co-led a project with Talent Acquisition to nurture emerging talents, ensuring a robust pipeline of future leaders, reducing external hiring costs by 25% through effective internal talent development.
  • Played a central role in redesigning Performance Management, aligning it with organizational objectives and employee development needs, which increased employee productivity by 15%, contributing to an overall cost saving of €1 million annually.
  • Implemented a new approach to the competency model, enhancing alignment with evolving business requirements and skill demands, reducing skills mismatch by 40%, leading to a decrease in training expenditures.
  • Spearheaded and implemented the design of a coaching program for Top 400 Executives to foster leadership development, enhancing leadership effectiveness, resulting in a 10% increase in strategic initiative success rates and reduced executive turnover costs.
  • Led efforts to revamp career pathing plans and development dialogues, improving employee engagement scores by 25%, reducing turnover rates and associated recruitment costs.
  • Successfully led the implementation of a graduate program to attract and develop top-tier talent, ensuring a continuous influx of skilled professionals into the organization, achieving a 50% reduction in recruitment costs for entry-level positions by building a strong talent pipeline.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Global Talent & Performance Development Manager

Bayer GmbH
02.2017 - 03.2021

Global Lead HRBP & Talent Management

DHL Global Forwarding
06.2014 - 01.2017

Senior HRBP

DHL - Supply Chain
01.2011 - 05.2014

Master of Science - HRM

University of Salford
04.2001 -

Master of Science - HR Management

University of Northampton
04.2001 -

HR Diploma - HR Management

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

HRBP

Murray & Roberts
11.2000 - 11.2011

Director European Organization Talent and Development & Global HR BP support functions

WuXi Biologic's
4 2021 - Current

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