Case Study

Head of HR Compensation & Benefits at a direct frozen food distributor

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Takeover of vacant position as Head of Compensation & Benefits, Payroll & HR Analytics ad interim

Identification of opportunities to digitalise traditional procedures and processes and introduction of a new time management system. In addition, a more efficient exchange of information between Payroll and HR business partners was achieved.

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Company Details

Direct sales company of frozen products with 115 locations/branches and own legal entities
Generates approximately €850m in sales and employs 5,800 individuals in Germany

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Situation and Challenge

Takeover of vacant position as Head of Compensation & Benefits, Payroll & HR Analytics ad interim
Managing complexity within the corporate structure, compensation & benefits, and existing regulations
Identifying opportunities for digitization in traditional procedures and processes

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Objective and Tasks

Assume management responsibilities for HR Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, and HR Analytics
Lead the ‘New Sales Remuneration’ project for introduction in FY 2022/23
Manage the sub-project for the digital personnel file, aiming for a go-live in 7 months

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Measures and Procedures

Coordinating tasks while delivering operational results
Identifying and structuring tasks; creating master presentation
Monitoring the introduction of the new system with HR and IT
Initiating regular meetings to enhance information flow between Payroll and HR business partners

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Results and Achievements

Digital Personnel File: Completed necessary tasks on schedule, initiated scanning process.
Sales Remuneration: Developing a capital expense plan to optimize capacity utilization
Time Management System: Established project profile with IT, progressing towards project status
Successful Implementation led to permanent employment of Atreus Manager

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