Workday
Pascal Kapahnke
HR Business Partner
Nuremberg
Summary
Strategic and business-minded HR professional with strong academic expertise in labor law and organizational development. Proven ability to act as a trusted partner to leadership, combining operational excellence with a deep understanding of business needs. Passionate about driving global HR initiatives, supporting large-scale transformations, and enabling future-oriented people strategies. Skilled in navigating complex matrix environments and translating HR strategy into measurable business impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
HR Business Partner
GfK SE
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the German Finance & Legal as well as Tech, IT Product and Data Science business units (approx. 450 employees including subsidiaries)
- Trusted advisor and sparring partner to senior leadership on all HR-related topics
- Driving the consistent implementation of local and global HR strategies, policies, and processes in compliance with corporate and legal standards
- Talent pipeline development and succession planning for key management roles
- Leading and supporting change and transformation initiatives within the scope of responsibility
- Coaching managers and high potentials; facilitating team workshops and trainings (e.g., on Change Management and People Development)
- Close collaboration with works councils and co-negotiation of new collective agreements
- Single Point of Contact for all product-related teams in Western Europe
- Global Workday Change Ambassador during HRIS implementation
- Led major restructuring efforts tied to the NIQ merger, including the reduction of over 100 positions in Germany
- Cross-functional project collaboration with Finance in preparation for IPO readiness
Junior HR Business Partner
GfK SE
08.2021 - 07.2022
- HR business partnering for the German Finance unit
- Advised managers across multiple business units on HR-related matters
- Ensured the consistent application of HR policies and legal compliance
- Developed succession planning strategies and supported leadership transitions
- Supported change and transformation programs within assigned units
- Participated in and led sub-projects within various HR functional teams
- As training manager responsible for the organizational process of all apprenticeships and dual students, including authorization to train according to IHK
Working Student – HR Services & Digital Solutions
GfK SE
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Full responsibility for employee reference processes
- HR administration: managed sick leave, contracts, personnel files, and statistical reports
- Legal research and preparation of documentation for labor relations and works council interactions
Student Assistant
Heraeus Medical GmbH
09.2013 - 12.2019
- Operational support in Supply Chain Management and production
Tutor – Pre-Study Refugee Program
Hochschule Fulda
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Supported international students with academic integration and orientation
Legal Intern – Legal Services
Jobcenter Hochtaunus
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Processed legal objections and prepared lawsuit documentation
- Attended court hearings and drafted case files
Student Assistant – Prof. Dr. Anna Lübbe (Administrative Law)
Hochschule Fulda
01.2015 - 12.2015
Education
Master of Arts - Labour in Society
Georg-August University of Göttingen
Göttingen, Germany 10.2017 - 08.2021
Exchange Semester - Organizational Development & HRM
Warmadewa University
Denpasar 04.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Laws - Social Law
University of Applied Sciences Fulda
10.2013 - 09.2017
Vocational School - General University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification
Berta Jourdan
08.2012 - 06.2013
Certified Social Assistant - undefined
Ketteler-la Roche School
08.2010 - 06.2012
Skills
- Workforce Planning & Talent Management
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Labor Law & Employment Regulations (Germany)
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
- Change Management & Organizational Development
- Coaching & Workshop Facilitation
Software
SAP HCM
PowerBI
Timeline
HR Business Partner
GfK SE
08.2022 - Current
Junior HR Business Partner
GfK SE
08.2021 - 07.2022
Working Student – HR Services & Digital Solutions
GfK SE
11.2020 - 07.2021
Exchange Semester - Organizational Development & HRM
Warmadewa University
04.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Labour in Society
Georg-August University of Göttingen
10.2017 - 08.2021
Tutor – Pre-Study Refugee Program
Hochschule Fulda
04.2016 - 12.2016
Legal Intern – Legal Services
Jobcenter Hochtaunus
01.2015 - 01.2016
Student Assistant – Prof. Dr. Anna Lübbe (Administrative Law)
Hochschule Fulda
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Laws - Social Law
University of Applied Sciences Fulda
10.2013 - 09.2017
Student Assistant
Heraeus Medical GmbH
09.2013 - 12.2019
Vocational School - General University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification
Berta Jourdan
08.2012 - 06.2013
Certified Social Assistant - undefined
Ketteler-la Roche School
08.2010 - 06.2012
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