Friday/Poppins

Project Scope

Sparring with HR Manager

Use Cases

The Freihoff Group was in an M&A phase, aiming to find a strong partner with whom it could grow organically and through add-on acquisitions.
To this end, the Freihoff Group hired an HR Manager to oversee all HR matters, with the dual objective of stabilizing foundational processes and supporting growth through scalable solutions.

"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."

Eva Eilzer

HR Manager

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Challenges

The HR Manager joined the company during a period of change and faced the unique challenge of navigating this transformation without support from management colleagues or elsewhere.
The role demanded strategic thinking, adaptability, and the ability to convey the value of the HR department to others.
The manager was tasked with stabilizing and building HR processes, balancing immediate needs with long-term business objectives, while also advocating for the strategic importance of HR in driving success through effective people management.

Solution

To address these challenges, the HR Manager held regular sparring sessions with us, focusing on current HR topics, challenges, and goals in relation to the company's ongoing development.
Furthermore, we provided practical support to ensure critical tasks were completed efficiently, demonstrating the practical value of HR while simultaneously building essential processes.
Tasks included, for example, analyzing suitable HRIS and ATS solutions, structuring and prioritizing the HR Manager's responsibilities, or creating HR documents.

Impact

We ensured a positive onboarding experience for the HR Manager.
We facilitated discussions on relevant HR topics within the Freihoff Group to drive the development of this area.
As part of these sparring sessions, we adopted the role of an active listener.

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Sparring with HR Manager for more efficient resolution of urgent issues