Sabine Lindemann
HR Business Partner | Employee Relations & Strategic Workforce Planning
Hamburg
Professional Summary
HR Business Partner with comprehensive experience advising operational leadership teams across commercial logistics and distribution sectors in Germany. Proven competence in employee relations, labor law compliance, constructive works council negotiations, and systematic talent management.
Professional Experience
ElbeLogix Freight Solutions SE
Hamburg, Germany
HR Business Partner
Apr 2020 – Present
- Partner with business unit heads across maritime logistics operations covering 420 employees on workforce planning, retention, and restructuring initiatives.
- Facilitate annual compensation reviews, talent calibrations, and succession pipelines in alignment with German labor law and collective bargaining frameworks.
- Collaborate regularly with the works council (Betriebsrat) to draft and negotiate operational company agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen) regarding shift models and digital time tracking.
- Implement structured performance management routines and leadership coaching sessions for 28 front-line managers.
Nordic Retail Distribution GmbH
Hamburg, Germany
HR Business Partner
Sept 2016 – Mar 2020
- Advised regional sales and logistics managers across Northern Germany on employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and performance improvement plans.
- Coordinated end-to-end recruitment campaigns for critical commercial positions, cutting average time-to-hire from 68 to 44 days.
- Led the regional rollout of an employee engagement survey covering 650 staff members and guided department heads in formulating post-survey action roadmaps.
HR Generalist
Feb 2013 – Aug 2016
- Managed day-to-day HR operational workflows, contract generation, on-boarding processes, and personnel file management for 300 employees.
- Served as primary contact for payroll preparation, statutory reporting, and sickness management programs (BEM).
Hanseatic Techware Components KG
Hamburg, Germany
HR Officer
Oct 2009 – Jan 2013
- Supported operational HR administration, maintained employee master data in SAP ERP HCM, and assisted with monthly payroll accounting.
- Organized vocational training programs and scheduled annual health and safety compliance training for technical staff.
Education
University of Hamburg
Diplom-Kauffrau (Univ.) · Business Administration (Human Resources Management) · Hamburg, Germany · 1.8 · Oct 2001 – Jul 2006
Specialized in Human Resources and Organizational Psychology, completing thesis research on performance review models in mid-sized commercial enterprises.
Strategic Projects
Flexible Work Framework Implementation
Jan 2022 – Sept 2022
- Co-designed and introduced a hybrid work agreement covering 350 office employees, successfully coordinating with works council representatives and establishing clear remote working standards.
- Delivered workshops for team leaders on remote performance evaluation and conflict resolution.
Core Competencies
Works Council Relations (Betriebsverfassungsgesetz)
German Employment Law
Workforce Planning
Talent Management
Change Management
Organizational Development
Conflict Resolution
HR Metrics & Reporting
Employee Retention
SAP SuccessFactors
Languages
German
C2
English
C1
Certifications
Certified HR Business Partner
DGFP - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Personalführung · May 2021
Certified Agile HR Facilitator
TÜV Rheinland · Nov 2024
Voluntary Engagements
Mentoring Initiative Hamburg e.V.
Hamburg, Germany · Jan 2023 – Present
- Career Mentor
- Mentor university graduates and career changers navigating entry-level commercial and human resources pathways.