Reni Cordes

Performing as trusted advisor for employees and managers at all levels on full range of people matters based on effective relationships and solid knowledge of German labour law. Providing guidance and challenge senior managers on how to best manage change within the organization. Designing and executing workforce plans by combining commercial and HR expertise. Using data, metrics and internal/external trends to provide insights to inform critical talent decisions, organisational structure and HR projects.

Provide HR support across 42 countries, interpreting global employment legislation to provide advice to individuals. Demonstrate detailed policy knowledge to case manage diverse range of issues related to parental leave, flexible working or relocation, liaising with employees at every stage. SME for Germany, providing specialist knowledge around recruitment, leaves, benefits, contracts and day-to-day HR issues. Deputise for Team Leader to ensure smooth operation of Shared Service Centre.

Frontline HR support (Shared Service Centre) to employees across EMEA, resolving multiple, daily queries in fast-moving environment while providing exceptional customer service. Assisted employees in navigating ‘Workday’ system. Dealt with highly sensitive information, accurately processing queries with challenging SLAs. Reviewed German maternity processes, improving procedures and developing employee guidance. Identified trends in enquiries and collaborated cross-functionally to implement solutions.

Managed a variety of L&D projects ranging from design and procurement of new training booking system to development of the induction programme for new employees. Supported recruitment team with CV evaluation, pre-screen telephone interviews and interview planning in liaison with managers and recruitment agencies. Key responsibility for training coordination across organisation, liaising with HR Business Partners, trainers and suppliers to allocate employees to courses and organise logistics.

Performed broad role supporting Talent & Culture team in enhancing organisational capabilities through a blend of research, L&D, change management and communications duties. Had full responsibilty for the training coordination accros the EMEA region. Carried out a range of other duties that include: conducting research for organisational development programmes; devising improvements to enhance talent management practices; and delivering leadership themed workshops.

Had sole responsibility for all procurement purchasing in North Germany as the single point of contact. This included all order processes for +€300k projects and oversight of a €80M offshore project. In addition, led multiple high-value tenders and engaged widely with different levels of stakeholders to manage high order volumes and prepare contracts. Working closely with Board, produced legally-sound contract proposals following supplier evaluation and selection.

Module: Career Counselling; Training and Development; Leadership, Change and Consultancy; Performance Appraisal and Identifying Talent; Wellbeing and Work

Fachrichtung Energiewirtschaft; Vertiefung Controlling