The client was a medium-sized German family business in the metal industry with 8,100 employees worldwide. In addition to the main production site in Germany, another global "lead plant" for a key product was also to be set up in Germany. The interim manager's task was to plan and introduce the required HR processes and to advise the managing director on organizational development and leadership culture.
Recruitment process professionalized
Even before the new production company was founded, the interim manager developed project plans for the required HR processes in consultation with the managing director and drafted operational regulations for the new organization in coordination with the headquarters. Both were implemented very efficiently. The recruitment process for managers and employees, which had previously been rather sluggish, was completely redesigned, streamlined and consistently implemented. The interim manager developed skills profiles for the new positions in consultation with the managing director and managers from the HQ. She also professionalized the recruitment process by introducing competency-based interviews.
As a result, 20 critical positions required for the management of individual production departments and the commissioning of machines were filled within the first 3 months. At the same time, the project and process plans necessary for an independently operating HR department were further developed and finalized. A successor for the HR position was quickly recruited and trained. By providing project and case-related support, the interim manager ensured a smooth transition even after the end of the project.
