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Deep HR expertise from many years of in-house experience

Visions are great, but they require consistent execution. We bridge the gap between strategic objectives and operational practice. We see ourselves as doers by your side, creating real substance beyond mere slide decks. This way, your HR becomes scalable, data-driven, and an effective part of the company – not just an administrative apparatus in the background. We put people back at the center and transform HR into "Human Relevance."

Our services

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HR Tech

Our experts work with you to select the right HR software and manage its implementation or optimization.

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HR Projects and People Operations

Tailored HR projects and structured People Operations – for legally compliant processes and tangible relief.

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Interim and On-Demand

We bridge your staffing gaps and strengthen your team – ensuring immediate operational readiness and making an immediate impact with maximum flexibility.

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Solutions for Your Challenges

Do these challenges sound familiar?

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Your team is held back by manual processes:

We build scalable technical structures and stabilize your daily operations with interim support to secure critical processes.

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You have tools, but no reliable data:

We clean up your data mess, optimize software configuration, and automate manual interfaces so your systems work together efficiently and deliver reliable reports.

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The HR structure doesn't align with business goals:

We develop a Target Operating Model (TOM) that synchronizes your people strategy with business goals and makes success measurable.

From Junior to C-Level

Expertise across all seniority levels

We have the right people to match your requirements and can address your needs based on their expertise.

Meet the entire team
Maurice Gawor

Associate

Operational support in the areas of talent acquisition and sourcing for HR projects. Available to companies on a flexible basis as an interim talent acquisition manager.

Isabel Grau

Senior Associate

Provides support within the project team for HR tech projects and HRIS implementations. Assists with the system migration and can be deployed flexibly as an interim HR manager.

Medea Moir-Rek

Consultant

Independent project management for HR tech projects, from software selection through implementation. Assumes roles as Interim Head of People as needed.

Anne Noack

Manager

Project lead in People Operations, with a focus on global payroll, compensation, and benefits. Implements employee retention initiatives and serves as interim Head of People.

Johanna Meinen

Principal

Leading the HR Tech service division for complex software selection and implementation projects. Available for strategic executive consultation and as an interim HR director.

Philip Schröer

Partner

Overall responsibility for strategic projects in the areas of People Operations, employee retention, and transformation. Provides executive coaching to leaders and serves as an interim HR director.

Case studies

A selection of 300+ projects

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HR Tech

Establishing a single source of truth through the implementation of Personio
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HR Projects and People Operations

Salary benchmarking and introduction of enhanced salary bands
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Interim and On-Demand

Interim Management of the People & Culture Department
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What sets us apart from the competition

Friday/Poppins compared

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Freelancer
Major consultancy

Operational implementation

Covering all seniority levels

Years of in-house experience

Quick and flexible to deploy

Partners with top tool manufacturers

What our customers say about us

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Christoph Richter

COO

"Since I didn't have a team to help me evaluate and implement more scalable solutions, I turned to Friday/Poopins to get the support I needed for evaluating, selecting, and implementing a new HRIS, ATS, and People Enablement system. Now we are ready for the next phase of growth."

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Melanie Kruidhof

HR Executive

"Friday/Poppins' implementation support helped us achieve all the goals we had set with HiBob. We now benefit from transparency and structure. This has fundamentally transformed the way we work."

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Norman Fiebig

Head of Accounting

"Friday/Poppins temporarily supported our understaffed payroll department. This enabled us to seamlessly manage critical, cross-border issues. I particularly appreciated Friday/Poppins' pragmatic approach and proactivity during our collaboration."

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Eva Eilzer

HR Manager

"The sparring with the HR expert from Friday/Poppins helped us address pressing questions and challenges more efficiently. At the same time, we benefited from practical support. I think almost every company could use this kind of sparring."

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Sascha Firtina

Co-Founder

„When our HR Manager was suddenly unavailable, many of our processes stalled. Thanks to the interim support from Friday/Poppins, we had dedicated contacts for all HR matters and were able to continue our daily operations without any issues.“

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Sebastian Paasch

Managing Director

"Having a People & Culture Manager provided by Friday/Poppins had a huge impact on us. Not only did it allow me to finally refocus on strategic tasks, but numerous processes were also optimized and individual HR functions were effectively managed."

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Why us?

We create HR systems that are consistently business-oriented and function seamlessly in daily operations. This significantly relieves your team and lays a stable foundation that minimizes your administrative burden and securely supports future growth. These are the pillars of our daily work:

Practical in-house experience:

Our knowledge is based on our own operational responsibility within companies and experience from hundreds of consulting projects.

Objectivity:

We are completely vendor-independent. We only select and implement tech solutions that truly foster your growth.

Quantifiable ROI:

We make the effectiveness of your HR work visible and quantifiable to C-level executives through clear data and KPIs.

Future-proof Scaling:

We build processes and systems that reduce administrative burden today and support your growth tomorrow.

Customers
300+
Implementations
250+
People
30+
Locations
2

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We work hand in hand with the best in the industry.

We know the tools that work – but remain strictly independent. Our goal is the satisfaction of our clients, not that of software manufacturers. 

FAQ

What exactly does Friday/Poppins do?

We are an HR consultancy with a clear focus on People Ops and HR Tech. We eliminate administrative chaos, optimize inefficient processes, and enhance data quality within your HR organization. As vendor-independent experts, we guide you in selecting and implementing the right tools. In case of resource shortages, we also provide operational support through On-Demand and Interim HR Management (HR-as-a-Service).

What distinguishes us from traditional consultancies or freelancers?

While freelancers often act purely as capacity and large consultancies usually leave behind theoretical concepts, we focus on sustainable enabling. Our goal is only achieved when you feel ready at the end of the project to successfully continue without us. We don't disappear after the presentation,  but stay until the processes work in daily operations. We offer you an entire team with diverse specializations and seniorities that is immediately scalable.

What added value does Friday/Poppins offer my management?

We break through communication bottlenecks between management and HR. By resolving administrative roadblocks and translating HR topics into measurable business KPIs, we make the value of your work visible at the C-level table. We create a reliable data foundation for business decisions and ensure alignment with shared growth objectives. This creates the space you need for an effective people strategy.

How much does it cost to work with Friday/Poppins?

Since every organization faces unique challenges, we do not offer rigid flat rates. Our support is modular. You flexibly decide what support you need, whether it's specific training or the complete takeover of system configurations. In a non-binding initial consultation, we determine your exact needs and create a transparent, customized offer.

Do you work as partners of specific software providers or are you independent?

We are 100 percent vendor-independent and operate with complete neutrality. While we know all relevant tools on the market and work closely with leading providers, our sole selection criterion is the actual benefit for your growth. We partner with you from within, without creating artificial dependencies.

How secure is my data with you, and are you certified?

Protecting your highly sensitive HR data is our top priority. Friday/Poppins is officially ISO 27001 certified, guaranteeing strict standards for information security. With every tool audit, implementation, and process optimization, we ensure full compliance with all current data protection regulations and the GDPR.

How does a project with Friday/Poppins work?

Our collaboration follows three clear, practical steps. First, we listen carefully and impartially analyze your existing setup. Based on this, we jointly develop a customized roadmap and actively support your team in making strategic decisions. In the final step, we get hands-on with the implementation: We configure systems, document processes, and empower your employees to ensure everything runs smoothly in daily operations, even without our direct involvement.

Want to learn more?

We'd be happy to discuss your HR topics with you in a no-obligation call and show you how we can help.

Florian Klages | Managing Partner

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