Stella Schrambke
Berlin
Summary
Human Resources Business partner with 13 years of progressive HR experience and advanced knowledge of employment law and German works constitution act, organizational development, change management, performance management and employee relations. Encouraging Leader and analytical problem-solver with talent for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Maintains strong stakeholder focus and demonstrates strong business acumen with in-depth knowledge of the Tech- and Fin Tech Industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Lead People Business Partner
N26 Group
04.2021 - Current
- Recruited as Senior Lead Business Partner for COO Area across three countries (Germany, Spain, Austria) with 550 internal employees. Leading a team of 3 Business Partners.
- Managed strategic partnership initiatives with COO and Senior LT to implement global target operating model and organizational design according to 4 year strategic plan for individual functions.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance works council relationship and worked ans main employer representative for 3 works councils
- Liaised between works councils and internal stakeholders to resolve conflicts.
- Maintained internal control safeguards for costs and organizational budgets and actual expenditures regarding internal and external staffing
- Infused and drove diversity practices into company culture, values and engagement initiatives to foster environment of inclusion and support
- Revamped and Implemented Performance Management Framework and career planning across COO area
HR Business Partner Germany
Booking.Com
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Recruited as HR Business Partner for German Division of 400 employees. Leading 1 Business Partner and reporting directly into Amsterdam HQ.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
- Developed and delivered Work from Home Policy at the start of global pandemic
- Identified legal and compliance issues and implemented processes to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee and works council issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Head of Talent Acquisition Germany
Sitel GmbH now Foundever
03.2015 - 01.2020
- Internal Promotion to Head of Talent Acquisition German Market- overseeing 7 sites, 12 direct reports in recruiting and online marketing/employer branding
- Established critical strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders to provide full TA services to Hyper Business Growth (up to 1800 hires per year)
- Performed continuous evaluations of TA processes, teams and policies to keep operations efficient and consistent.
- Implemented SAP Successfactors for German Market
- Sourcing and Implementation Process of Online assessment tools for German market
- Implementation of Direct Search and Online Recruiting Marketing strategy that improved hiring metrics by 20%
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
HR Lead (Site)
Sitel GmbH now Foundever
06.2012 - 02.2015
- Recruited as Head of HR for site in Lutherstadt Wittenberg with up to 1000 employees. Leading a team of two HR Generalists and 1 Recruiter.
- HR lead and ramp up of newly opened Magdeburg site in addition from 2014 onwards
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Trained and guided team members
HR Generalist
Sykes Enterprises Berlin, GmbH & Co. KG
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Recruited as HR Generalist and supported management team to ramp up 400 employees in the first year
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
Recruiter
DIW Service GmbH
01.2008 - 06.2009
Recruiting Supervisor
Persona Service GmbH
03.2006 - 12.2007
Education
Master degree - Literature and Art History
University of Konstanz
Overseas degree - undefined
University of Auckland
MBA - Leadership And Human Resources
Quadriga University Berlin
Skills
- Leadership
- Coaching and Mediation
- HR Systems
- Labor Negotiations
- Works Council Negotiations
- Organizational Design
- Career Planning and Performance Management
- HR Transformation
Certification
- Certified Coach - 12/2023
Languages
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Senior Lead People Business Partner
N26 Group
04.2021 - Current
HR Business Partner Germany
Booking.Com
02.2020 - 03.2021
Head of Talent Acquisition Germany
Sitel GmbH now Foundever
03.2015 - 01.2020
HR Lead (Site)
Sitel GmbH now Foundever
06.2012 - 02.2015
HR Generalist
Sykes Enterprises Berlin, GmbH & Co. KG
03.2010 - 03.2012
Recruiter
DIW Service GmbH
01.2008 - 06.2009
Recruiting Supervisor
Persona Service GmbH
03.2006 - 12.2007
Master degree - Literature and Art History
University of Konstanz
Overseas degree - undefined
University of Auckland
MBA - Leadership And Human Resources
Quadriga University Berlin
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