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HR Transformation

We modernize HR operating models, processes, and HRIS to support scale, governance, and performance.

Who drives HR Transformation

Our HR Transformation stream is led by senior operators and counsel, aligning HR operating models with labor law from day one.

Dr. Martin Schoefer

Dr. Martin Schoefer

Founding Partner · HR Transformation, Executive Search

20 years in Consulting & PE ops. Ex-Global Head of HR at AURELIUS (built 100-person internal consulting team), ex-VP at SCHOLL Shoes, CPO at HALLO Healthcare (30k employees). Ph.D. (LMU) & B.A. in Business.

Dr. Henning Seel

Dr. Henning Seel

Managing Director · Labor Law, HR Transformation

20+ years in transaction & restructuring law. Advises on labor law during transactions, represents clients in court and collective bargaining; specializes in personnel adjustments and corporate law; certified data protection officer since 2020.

Overview

We design and deliver HR transformations that connect operating reality with employment law. Instead of treating HR and legal as separate streams, we align both from day one—so structures, processes and governance scale cleanly while risks are managed proactively. With 20+ years in PE portfolios and mid-market environments, we focus on pragmatic execution and measurable outcomes.

Typical triggers: carve-outs, integrations, rapid scaling, rightsizing, leadership changes, or remediation after audits. We work side-by-side with management, works councils and legal advisors.

4–8w
program setup & first wins
100%
compliance focus
1 playbook
HR × Labor Law
20y+
PE-focused experience

HR Process Services

Collective and individual HR topics delivered with speed and clarity.

  • Rightsizing programs — development, steering & negotiation
  • Operating model, roles & responsibilities, HR service catalogue
  • HR process analysis and optimization (hire-to-retire)
  • Individual exits — strategy, documentation, execution
  • Change enablement & manager toolkits

HR & Labor Law

Legal workbench integrated into the transformation stream.

  • Labour law outsourcing for portfolio companies
  • Representation in labor court proceedings
  • Managing director service agreements & employment contracts
  • Data protection advisory incl. GDPR checks
  • IT works agreements & policy frameworks
  • Company formation support with notaries

Rightsizing Program

From business case to execution: HC baselines, social selection, works council negotiations, communication packs, and exit execution with full documentation.

HR Ops Upgrade

Target operating model, SLAs, HRIS selection/rollout, and people analytics foundations that bring transparency to cost and service levels.

Individual Exits

Case strategy, negotiation support, settlement design, and checklists for compliant execution.

Change Enablement

Stakeholder mapping, manager toolkits, and communications that reduce friction and sustain adoption.

How we work

  • Fixed price for clearly defined scope and deliverables
  • Weekly cadence: steering doc, risks & decisions, next-step plan
  • Blended on-site/remote delivery with named senior lead
  • Legal counsel integrated; single set of templates & checklists

Sample 8-week plan

  1. Weeks 1–2 – Diagnose. Current state, risks, works council map, TOM hypothesis.
  2. Weeks 3–4 – Design. Processes, roles, documentation set, legal strategy.
  3. Weeks 5–6 – Negotiate & Prepare. Agreements, communications, manager enablement.
  4. Weeks 7–8 – Execute. Implementation, exits where applicable, tracking & handover.

Case snapshot

PE-backed industrial supplier: consolidated HR processes across 5 sites, negotiated a social plan, implemented an HRIS lite in 6 weeks, and reduced time-to-hire by 35% within one quarter.

What you get
  • Integrated HR × legal blueprint
  • Process maps, RACI and templates
  • Risk register & mitigation plan
  • Change & communications toolkit
Engagement terms
  • Fixed price with agreed scope
  • Named senior lead and small expert team
  • Confidentiality assured
Typical projects
  • Post-merger HR integration
  • Restructuring & rightsizing
  • Compliance framework setup

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Innovate and learn

We believe this investment approach reduces risk and empowers each fund with experienced expertise.

02.

Create impact

Financial success depends on expert teams with deep business knowledge.

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Invest in relationships

Close collaboration with management creates a deep understanding of your business.

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Believe in execution

Hands-on involvement ensures operational understanding and alignment.

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Deliver outcomes

Our research goes beyond numbers by understanding people behind performance.

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Merge diverse ideas

We combine perspectives to reduce volatility and drive innovation.

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Devote time & effort

We invest time to define strategies that improve performance and reduce risk.

No matter how big you are and in what industries you work, we can help you work smarter and achieve business goals.

Whether you want to improve performance or mitigate the risks of mergers and acquisitions, our team works across markets and capabilities to establish a strategy that addresses the realities of your business.

Yes. We regularly collaborate with existing advisors to ensure alignment and seamless execution.

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