CASE STUDY
Overview of a Transition Management mission led by one of our Interim Managers:
Position: Interim Manager – Human Resources Director – Industrial Equipment Sector
Context and Mission: Interim HR leadership in a multi-site environment
Following the departure of the former HR Director, this interim mission ensured continuity of HR operations while supporting the company’s internal transformation and multi-site development from both organizational and human perspectives.
Challenges & Actions:
- Led a five-person HR team, strengthening their skills and autonomy throughout the transition
- Rolled out the Group’s HR strategic guidelines across all sites, balancing local implementation with national consistency
- Oversaw all key HR processes: recruitment, payroll, employee development, and personnel administration
- Organized and led labor relations (Works Council) with a focus on constructive dialogue and risk prevention
- Established reliable HR reporting and tracked performance through actionable KPIs for operational decision-making
- Advised and supported line managers in implementing consistent and effective HR practices across sites
Results:
- Maintained stable HR operations during the managerial transition
- Strengthened HR team engagement and improved inter-site communication
- Delivered increased visibility into HR data through structured KPIs, supporting executive decision-making
- Reinforced social climate and professionalized HR processes across the organization
Profile of our MANAGERIM Interim Manager:
- Proven experience in HR leadership roles within industrial settings (OEMs, subcontractors, SMEs)
- Solid understanding of sector-specific legal and labor issues, particularly in the metallurgy industry
- Hands-on leadership with the ability to coach and develop operational HR teams
- Mastery of core HR functions: recruitment, payroll, labor relations, training, and HR administration
- Strong track record in HR performance monitoring through reporting and analytics tools
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