Jonas L. Schmidt

HR Business Partner @ CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)

About

I am an experienced Generalist with a strong background in international HR management and change management. In my current role at CAF, I focus on implementing strategic initiatives, optimizing HR processes, and fostering a sustainable leadership culture within our German organization. My professional journey includes managing projects in various functions and leading teams across regions such as the United States, Mexico and Germany. This has allowed me to develop a global perspective and a deep understanding of multicultural work environments. As a trilingual professional, I help at building bridges between diverse teams and aligning organizational goals with HR strategies. My core expertise lies in leadership advisory, digital HR solutions, intercultural communication, change management and driving transformation initiatives that create long-term value. Let's connect!

Country

Germany

City

Munich

Industry

Railroad Manufacture

Skill

HR-Projektmanagement, Empathie, Interkulturelle Kommunikation, Kommunikation, Leadership, Zusammenarbeit, Project Management Office (PMO), PMO-Leistungen (Project Management Office), PMO, Controlling, Reporting, Consulting, Präsentationsfertigkeiten, Interkulturelle Kompetenzen, Globales Personalmanagement, Budgetierung, Personalrichtlinien, Leistungsmanagement, Verwaltung, Veränderungsmanagement

Experience

HR Business Partner

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)

2023-10 - Present · 3 yrs

München, Bayern, Deutschland

As an HR Business Partner based in Munich, I support four business units across seven locations throughout Germany. My role encompasses advising leadership teams on HR-related matters, including organizational development and the implementation of strategic initiatives originating from the Spanish headquarters. I oversee core HR processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives while contributing to the successful execution of key strategic projects. These include system implementations such as HCM and travel management solutions, as well as initiatives in employer branding aimed at strengthening the growing company’s positioning as an attractive employer in the German market. Through a combination of operational expertise and strategic foresight, I help drive organizational effectiveness and foster a collaborative work environment across all levels of the organization.

Head of Program Office

FRIMO Innovative Technologies GmbH

2022-6 - 2023-9 · 1 yr 4 mos

Großraum Osnabrück und Großraum Salzburg

Global tracking and steering of turn-around projects in collaboration w/ project managers and controlling of savings effects

Head of Shared Services

FRIMO Innovative Technologies GmbH

2020-10 - 2022-11 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Osnabrück und Umgebung

Project management for the implementation of a Shared Service Center at the four German company locations and management of the department

HR Business Partner

FRIMO North America

2018-9 - 2020-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Großraum Detroit (MI, USA) und Großraum Puebla (PUE, Mex.)

International assignment for the implementation of the global HR strategy: Introduction of uniform HR processes and structures at the North American plants in - Wixom, MI - Greer, SC - Puebla, Mexico

HR Business Partner

FRIMO Innovative Technologies GmbH

2017-9 - 2018-8 · 1 yr

Osnabrück und Umgebung, Deutschland

Professional training for the HR Business Partner role including all relevant tasks and processes and preparation of international assignment to the US

International Master Thesis Student - Procurement Academy

Volkswagen MX

2017-1 - 2017-8 · 8 mos

Puebla de Zaragoza und Umgebung, Mexiko

Master Thesis topic: "Personnel Development in Conglomerates - An Investigation about the Effectiveness of Training Measures in the Procurement Department of Volkswagen de México"