Transformation & Change Management
Steering complex HR and organizational transformations — from strategy to practical on-the-ground delivery, including cultural change and change communication.
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.
10+mandates delivered
- Interim Manager of the Year 2025
- Co-Author "Frauen schaffen Zukunft" (FAZ)
- Available across Europe, APAC & North America
- Beiersdorf
- KWS SAAT
- CoachHub
- TaylorMade
- Sphera
- Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
- Ascend
- Ubeeqo
- Onyx Power
- Tucows
- Spur Therapeutics
- Bibliotheca
- 20+
- Years of HR experience
- 10+
- Mandates since 2020
- 3
- Continents of experience – Europe, APAC & North America
About Me · Franziska NiemannGet In Touch
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.
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.
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.
Additional mandates and references available on request.
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.
- 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.
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
- EmailF.Niemann@gmx.de
- Phone+49 1577 643 57 14
- LocationBerlin · flexible & mobile within Germany, Europe & internationally