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Senior HR Interim Management & Consulting

HR that Leads Change. And Delivers.

Over 20 years of experience in strategic and operational HR leadership — for companies in transition. Specialized in transformation, restructuring, M&A and post-merger integration across Germany, Europe and beyond.

Franziska Niemann, Senior HR Interim Manager & Consultant
10+mandates delivered
  • Interim Manager of the Year 2025
  • Co-Author "Frauen schaffen Zukunft" (FAZ)
  • Available across Europe, APAC & North America
Franziska Niemann, HR Impact Partners
20+
Years of HR experience
10+
Mandates since 2020
3
Continents of experience – Europe, APAC & North America
Franziska Niemann, Senior HR Interim Manager & Consultant
About Me · Franziska Niemann

HR that leads change. And delivers.

Senior HR Interim Manager & Consultant, Founder HR Impact Partners

I am a senior interim HR manager & consultant with more than 20 years of local & international experience, combining strategic HR leadership with hands-on execution.

I support organizations during critical periods of change – from transformation, restructuring and M&A to organizational redesign and the development of effective HR functions. I advise executive teams, boards and investors on strategic priorities while staying close to the business to turn decisions into action.

My approach is pragmatic, commercially minded and execution-focused. I work directly with leaders, employees and works councils, translating strategy into structures, processes and people decisions that work in practice.

Having worked across different industries, ownership structures and international environments – from high-growth businesses and the German Mittelstand to global corporations – I adapt quickly to new organizations and complex situations. I combine cross-cultural competence and business acumen with the ability to create clarity, drive implementation and deliver results.

My focus is always on organizational effectiveness, performance and measurable business impact.

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Franziska Niemann, contributing author to the book “Leadership – Frauen schaffen Zukunft” (Frankfurter Allgemeine Buch), with her article “Lean Leadership für New Work – Impulse für Transformation und Innovation”.
Services

How I Support Organizations

From strategic advisory to executive leadership to hands-on operational delivery in day-to-day HR — tailored to each organization's situation.

Transformation & Change Management

Steering complex HR and organizational transformations — from strategy to practical on-the-ground delivery, including cultural change and change communication.

M&A, Carve-Outs & Post-Merger Integration

HR-side support throughout transactions: due diligence, carve-outs, integration into new group structures, and harmonization of systems and processes.

Interim HR Leadership

Taking on HR leadership on an interim basis — as Head of HR, HR Director or Senior Business Partner — ready to deliver from day one with a clear focus on results.

Restructuring & Workforce Planning

Developing restructuring scenarios, organizational design and workforce planning — including social plans and collective redundancy processes under German law.

Labor Relations & Works Council Engagement

Negotiating works agreements and social plans, working with works councils across Germany and Europe — grounded and trust-building.

Talent, Compensation & Employer Branding

Talent management, succession planning, compensation frameworks, talent acquisition and employer branding — harmonized globally, implemented locally.

Industries

Industries I've worked across

From energy and biotech to SaaS and mobility — HR leadership across sectors, ownership structures and international markets.

  • Energy & Utilities
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Technology & SaaS
  • Manufacturing & Industrial
  • Agribusiness
  • Consumer Goods & FMCG
  • Mobility
  • Media & Telecommunications
  • Financial Services & Investment Management
  • Professional Services
Business Cases

Selected Mandates in Detail

A look into real transformation, restructuring and integration projects — with starting point, approach, and measurable results.

ENERGY

Strategic HR Advisory & operational mplementation during Ownership Change

Strategic Organizational Transformation

Interim HR Transformation Project Manager & Senior HR Business Partner

Germany and the Netherlands

AGRIBUSINESS

Strategic HR Transformation across Multiple European Business Units

Transformation

Interim Senior HR Business Partner

GE · AT · CH · Belgium · Netherlands · UK

BIOTECHNOLOGY

HR Integration & Organizational Transformation

Change Leadership

Interim HR Change & Operations Lead

Germany

BIOTECHNOLOGY

M&A & Carve-out

Strategic HR Leadership

Interim HR Project Lead M&A

Germany

HR-TECH / SAAS

Global HR Leadership & Strategy

Organizational Growth

Interim Senior HR Business Partner

EMEA, North America & APAC

CONSUMER GOODS / FMCG

Global Talent Strategy

Organizational Development R&D

Interim HR Consultant

Germany

SOFTWARE / SAAS

HR Leadership Germany

Post-Merger Integration & Strategic Business Partner

Interim HR Director

MOBILITY

HR Leadership & Restructuring

Business Transformation

Interim Head of HR

Additional mandates and references available on request.

HR Impact Partners
Impact

Proven impact, across industries and borders.

More than 20 years of senior interim HR leadership across EMEA, APAC and North America — turning transformation, restructuring and M&A into results that last.

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20+
Years of HR experience
10+
Mandates since 2020
3
Continents of experience – Europe, APAC & North America
2025
Interim Manager of the Year
Client Voices

Trusted when the stakes are highest.

Feedback from the leaders, boards and HR teams I've partnered with across transformation, restructuring and M&A mandates.

I had the pleasure of working with Franziska as the lead HR person for our Germany operation. Franziska is extremely capable in the role, displaying both functional knowledge as well as the keen ability to work across cultures of various countries. She is astute at navigating through an organization while ensuring the needs of the company and the employees are met. I would highly recommend her.
Laura HansonCHRO
I worked with Franziska firstly as a counterpart during due-diligence of a potential acquisition and secondly as a colleague when the acquisition was completed. Franziska was a joy to work with and is an extremely experienced HR business partner, able to balance the needs of both the business and employees, with a pragmatic approach not afraid to work hands or working on strategy.
Jonathan PheasantSenior Director | People and Culture | Human Resources | Private Equity
I had the pleasure of welcoming Franziska onboard my team as a consultant during a time of change. She masterfully led and delivered meaningful results as a savvy HR/People Team Business Partner. Her expertise of German employment law along with her approachable style and initiative to implement practical solutions with urgency added value and earned the respect of senior leaders. Franziska, I am glad to know you and appreciate all of your contributions!
Nicole JonesChief People Officer
I worked with Franziska for over 12 months and can only say positive things about our collaboration. Franziska brings a wealth of experience to the HR field. This is evident in her extensive professional expertise, but above all in the way she communicates with her stakeholders and manages a wide variety of issues simultaneously. I would love to work with Franziska again anytime.
Martin VollbrechtLead of HR Business Partners DACH, KWS
I have had the great privilege of working with Franziska since I joined CoachHub over 5 months ago. I have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending Franziska as a strategic business partner who brings incredible competence and professionalism to whatever role she is undertaking. She inducted me into CoachHub in a way that enabled me to "hit the ground running" given she had made commercial decisions and developed sound precedents as we continue to build an organisation from the ground up. She is an amazing contributor who is also fun to work with. I hope to work with her again in the future.
Fiona GlendinningChief People Officer
I had the pleasure of working with Franziska, an outstanding HR professional, who provided invaluable support during the establishment of our worker’s council. Her coaching on co-determination rights and best practices was clear, pragmatic, and highly effective. She quickly understood our challenges, international environment and our desired collaborative approach with her deep expertise and delivered a tailored and actionable guidance. Her ability to blend strategic insight with hands-on execution made a significant difference in navigating this complex process. I highly recommend her to any organization seeking a trusted and impactful HR consultant.
Therese M. KvehaugenHR Leader | Partner for Change and Growth
In 2020 we worked together to set-up and implement HR (transformation) processes within Europcar Mobility Group Germany. I very much appreciated working with Franziska as she is very professional and HR experienced as well as highly motivated. Franziska is an agile team player and I highly recommend Franziska as interim manager for (international) HR and transformation projects
Julia FarshiDirector People & Culture
I had the pleasure to work with Franziska as my interim Business Partner HR. She took over the role seamlessly as if she worked in our company already years. We went through hiring and organisational changes. She was always approachable and helped at any topic to be solved. Franziska is an open and friendly person which made it easy to connect with her. I really enjoyed our teamwork. Thanks, Franziska!
Mario KlaasHead of Customer Management and Sales Effectiveness, KWS
Contact

Let's Talk

Whether it's a short-notice interim role, a transformation project, or strategic advisory — I look forward to hearing from you.

Reach me directly

  • Emailinfo@hrimpact-partners.com
  • Phone+49 1577 643 57 14
  • LocationBerlin · flexible & mobile within Germany, Europe & internationally