Michael Schmidt
Schillerallee 63
15745 Wildau
Berlin – Brandenburg
Germany
Phone +49 3375 4 95 52 41
Mobile +49 177 3 27 97 00
eMail mschmidthrcd@cs.com
International Human Resource Generalist with 50 years experience in HR Quality Management, European Labor Relations, Lean Manufacturing and Globalization processes
Special skills include HR support of employee relations, restructuring and culture change, devising and installing competitive and cost effective compensation and benefit programs in international environments, as well as recruiting and developing managerial and professional staff. Pro bono consulting for organizations and individuals with a proven interest.
Consultant and Interim HR Manager in Software, IT-Services, Semiconductor, Specialty Chemicals, Mineral Oil, Cable, Medical Imaging and Machine-Building Industry, Europe and USA, 1997 to today
Provides fulltime outsourced HR services, and project work to international firms in restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, successfully melding cultures across national and organizational borders. Worked as HR Director in a client’s headquarters in the US. Acted as Senior Compensation Consultant to build the market for EIM software in Germany
Focus projects (2003 – 2025)
have covered post-merger integration and pan-European restructuring in the cable–, semiconductor, wind energy, food, railway systems and general machine-building industry. Projects also included restructuring support and HR software implementation in the chemical and mineral oil industry, a global HR audit in a technical services environment, the set-up of assignment processes in a major German IT solutions and services organization, and the integration of a Finnish-German network unit into a global Indian IT Services organization. Ongoing support for a worldwide IT Service-, Consulting and –Outsourcing Group.
Previous assignments included:
Callidus Software, Germany, 2001 to 2002
- Provided expertise in compensation, building the market for Enterprise Incentive Management Solutions in Europe
- Installed solutions at Credit Suisse and MSD (Merck & Co., Inc.) in Germany International Specialty Products, Marl, Germany and Wayne, NJ, USA, 1998 – 2000
International Specialty Products, Marl, Germany and Wayne, NJ, USA, 1998 – 2000
- Managed all HR matters in the post-merger process for the manufacturing operations of ISP at the Degussa-Huels chemical park in Marl, Germany
- Installed plans for compensation and stock options in German operations
- Provided HR support in divesting the industrial filters division in Europe
- Redesigned HR function for Europe
- As of 10/99 transferred to corporate headquarters:
- Coordinated policies and programs for business units and sales groups worldwide, reporting to SVP HR
- Directed European human resource function for plants and sales offices in 12 West and East European countries
Parametric Technology / Computervision, Marconi / Picker International,
1997 – 1998
Simultaneous assignments, providing outsourced generalist HR services to these clients.
- At Parametric / Computervision (Software)
- completed the separation of German software and service operations, retaining, transferring and out placing professional staff
- reorganized employee relations and HR policies, including incentives schemes
- led acquisitions and mergers in unionized and non-unionized divisions
- restructured benefit plans, implemented global stock plans and reorganized top management, reporting to Regional VP
- At Marconi / Picker International (Medical Imaging)
- managed all HR issues to restructure and centralize the German sales and service organization, including union negotiations and design of compensation plans
- Designed and implemented compensation and employment packages for international transfers within Europe and between Europe and the US
Aeroquip (Eaton), 1988 – 1996
Human Resource Manager Europe
Designed and established HR function for the Aeroquip Group (now Eaton), with Aerospace, Automotive and Industrial Connectors Divisions in 7 European countries. Instrumental in management renewal and organizational change, building basic and advanced HR systems as well as TQM and quality measurement processes. Additional focus on international compensation and benefit programs since 1993. Designed and implemented compensation systems to support team work in cellular manufacturing environment, as well as advanced working time and skills matrix systems supporting strategies to empower employees. Designed and implemented network based, international, human resource database program.
Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Germany, 1985 – 1987
Personnel Director
Established local HR function in this subsidiary of Rockwell Automation for Industrial Controls and Automation systems. Increased manpower capacity in software engineering, sales and sales support. Staffed new business units such as Local Area Networks, Industrial Computers and Machine Vision Systems. Took an active role in the renewal of Manufacturing and QA management.
PepsiCo International, 1981 – 1985
Personnel Director
Built the HR function for Western Europe and Central/Eastern Europe to cover three countries in the West and nine countries in Central/Eastern Europe and Asia. Leading role in implementing human resource action and succession planning for top management and professional staff, providing effective and timely support to strategic re-franchising projects. Interfaced with company owned, as well as franchised operations, initiating and completing management renewal processes. Provided HR start up support to new businesses such as Pizza Hut and Wilson Sporting Goods.
SC Johnson, 1975 – 1981
Personnel Manager
Built HR function in this sales and marketing organization. Designed and implemented sales and marketing recruitment and development programs, using assessment center techniques adapted to German market. Established strategic compensation and benefits aligning HR focus to business strategy. Trained management staff in MBO and performance feedback practice. Member of Management Team. Added responsibility for public relations, community issues and environmental policies. Received initial training at the company’s headquarters in Racine, WI.
Pond’s GmbH, 1971 – 1975
Marketing Assistant Salesforce Services
Resource planning, compensation and incentive accounting, management of advertising materials and inventory for 200 sales employees in field and key account roles. Developed initial IT-supported systems for bonus accounting, travel expense, and inventory control.
Education: German Law, BA level, University Munich
Languages: Native German, English fluent, working knowledge of French.
Technical skills: Computer literate.
Professional Membership:
German Society for HR Management (DGFP),
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)