About Harriet
With over 15 years of international experience across executive search, talent acquisition, project management and business operations, I specialize in helping companies create more efficient structures, scalable processes and strong cross-functional collaboration.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with leadership teams, international stakeholders and growing organizations in fast-paced and constantly evolving environments. My background combines strategic thinking with a highly hands-on and pragmatic approach — particularly in the areas of organizational development, process optimization, communication structures and operational execution.
In addition to my corporate experience within international organizations, I also support businesses in building and improving internal workflows, team structures and operational processes with a strong focus on sustainable growth and efficient collaboration.
I am passionate about creating clarity within complexity, connecting people and processes, and developing structures that allow teams and organizations to work more effectively.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Hamburg (up to 50km)
Experience
- Mykilos GmbHBusiness Development ManagerARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNINGOctober 2023 - Today (2 years and 8 months)Hamburg, GermanyStrategic development and operational support for MYKILOS GmbH with a strong focus on organizational structures, process development and sustainable business scaling. Close collaboration with the management team to analyze existing workflows and develop more efficient operational and communication structures across the organization.Responsibilities include optimizing logistical processes, improving internal project workflows, structuring cross-functional communication and identifying as well as coordinating external partners and service providers. In addition, supporting HR and people management topics, particularly in relation to organizational, interpersonal and strategic challenges within the day-to-day business environment.
- Signify GmbH (ehemals Philips Lighting)Senior Talent Acquisition ConsultantTECHJanuary 2016 - June 2024 (8 years and 6 months)Hamburg, GermanySignify, formerly known as Philips Lighting. Led end-to-end recruitment across DACH & Nordics for multiple business units, partnering closely with senior stakeholders on strategic hiring, workforce planning and organizational growth initiatives.
- Managing complex international recruitment processes across various functions and seniority levels
- Acting as strategic advisor to business leaders on talent acquisition and headcount planning
- Driving process improvements, standardization and global ways-of-working initiatives
- Collaborating cross-functionally with HR, employer branding and business leadership teams
- Developing sourcing and talent attraction strategies for highly competitive markets
- Leading stakeholder management across international and matrix organizations
- Supporting employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives
- Managing offer negotiations and works council collaboration
- Delta Management Consultants GmbHSenior ConsultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSApril 2011 - December 2015 (4 years and 8 months)Hamburg, GermanyAs a Senior Consultant within Executive Search, I managed national and international search mandates for specialist and leadership positions across a variety of industries. Working closely with clients and senior decision-makers, I developed tailored search and hiring strategies while leading complex recruitment and project processes from market analysis through to successful placement.Key focus areas:
- Managing national and international executive search projects
- Project and account management across different industries and client structures
- Developing strategic search and recruitment approaches
- Conducting market, competitor and candidate analyses
- Stakeholder management with senior-level decision-makers
- Preparing confidential reports and recommendations for clients
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Education
- Master of ScienceManchester Business School2010MSc, Organisational Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationNortheastern University2009BSc, Psychology, Business Administration
Certifications
- Leadership ProgrammVon der Selbstführung zur individuellen Potenzialentfaltung und zur Teamführung.2024