Matthias Tapken

Provided headhunting and executive search services for engineers and executives, consulted on change management processes, and led organizational projects. Offered intercultural business coaching and language training, and prepared candidates for assessment centers.

Led a strategic HR transformation project to digitalize HR processes, introducing the rexx Suite as the new HR information system and paperless HR workflows. Established new HR structures and streamlined processes while advising the Head of HR and CEO.

Provided cross-site HR support for German locations in Munich and Berlin, and managed sub-projects for digital transformation of IT processes in UK entities. Advised global CEO teams on HR matters including talent acquisition, learning, and labor relations.

Collaborated with QRC on a freelance basis to match clients with suitable executives and defined requirements for filling leadership positions.

Interim leadership of national sales, with P&L responsibility for selling personnel services to Saudi clients. Led a team of five employees.

Managed the complete employee lifecycle and optimized HR processes, documentation, and internal guidelines. Developed HR strategies, monitored compensation, and established HR management tools such as KPIs and analytics.

Led a campus-wide internal job board and placement project to improve social compatibility of restructuring, and coordinated project groups to streamline organizational structures. Coached HR business partners and temporarily led the recruiting department with 10 employees.

Advised line managers on all HR matters as a business partner and supported change management for HR processes. Led HR projects and managed HR reporting and controlling, with direct reporting to HR leadership.

Led the 'Property and Community Development' department with three employees and served as a subject matter expert in the Accelerated Transformation Program. Supported performance management, talent acquisition, and succession planning.

Handled HR tasks including recruiting, payroll, and personnel development, and introduced a new performance management process. Developed and implemented competency and talent management processes, and managed restructuring and outplacement measures.

Served as HR manager in international staff service, with assignments at various locations, most recently in Washington D.C., USA.

Studied business administration at the Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie Würzburg from 1993 to 1996.

Completed vocational training as a Personnel Management Assistant (Personalkaufmann) at IHK Regensburg from 1986 to 1987.

Completed vocational training as a Business Management Assistant (Bürokaufmann) at IHK München in 1983.