Strategic Interim HR Leadership in Germany

Senior interim HR leadership — as Head of HR, HR Director, or interim CHRO — and strategic HR advisory for companies navigating growth, transformation, and critical transitions.

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The Consultancy

Led by Andrea Wexel

Andrea Wexel brings senior-level HR expertise to organizations facing complex people challenges. With a career spanning strategic and operational HR leadership across industries and borders, she provides the clarity, structure, and execution capacity that leadership teams need during critical phases.

Her approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on pragmatism, delivering measurable progress without unnecessary complexity.

"Clarity in complexity. That is what I bring to every mandate."

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Services

Strategic HR Support, Precisely Where It Matters

Interim HR Leadership

Experienced leadership for your HR function: bridging gaps, stabilizing teams, and driving strategic priorities during transitions.

HR Strategy & Transformation

Designing and implementing people strategies, operating models, and organizational structures that support business objectives.

Change, Growth & Reorganization

Leading restructuring, scale-up, post-merger integration, and organizational realignment with senior HR expertise.

Germany Market Entry & HR Advisory

Supporting international companies with people operations, employment law compliance, works council relations, and HR setup in Germany.

Executive Sparring & Advisory

Confidential strategic guidance for founders and leadership teams on complex people and organizational topics.

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When Companies Call

Typical Situations

—Sudden HR leadership gap

—Scaling and professionalizing HR

—Transformation or restructuring

—International expansion

—Post-merger integration

—HR process reset

—Leadership and culture challenges

—Interim CHRO or Head of HR support

Working Model

How We Work

Understand

Rapid immersion in your business context, culture, and organizational dynamics.

Diagnose

Clear assessment of the people and organizational challenges at hand.

Prioritize

Focused identification of the actions that will create the most meaningful impact.

Align

Building shared direction and commitment across leadership and stakeholders.

Execute

Pragmatic implementation with measurable milestones and tangible progress.

Transition

Stabilization, documentation, and handover for results that last beyond the engagement.

Insights

Perspectives on HR Leadership

Interim Leadership2025-03-01

When Does a Company Need an Interim HR Leader?

Not every HR challenge can wait for a permanent hire. Understanding the signals that indicate a need for experienced interim leadership.

6 min read

Transformation2025-02-15

HR Leadership During Restructuring: What Executive Teams Should Know

Restructuring demands experienced HR leadership. The people dimension is where most transformations succeed or fail.

7 min read

Growth2025-01-20

Scaling HR in Growing Companies: From Founder-Led to Professionally Managed

Growth exposes the limits of informal HR structures. Building a professional people function requires experience and strategic clarity.

5 min read

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Frequently Asked Questions

Companies typically engage an interim HR consultant when they face an immediate leadership gap, a complex transformation, rapid growth that outpaces their current HR capability, or when they need senior expertise without the timeline of a permanent hire.

HR consulting typically involves advisory and project-based support, while interim HR management means stepping into a leadership role within the organization and taking responsibility for the function, the team, and the outcomes on a temporary basis.

Engagements vary depending on the complexity and scope. Typical mandates range from three to twelve months, though some advisory relationships extend beyond that.

Wexel Consulting works across industries. The common thread is not a specific sector but the nature of the challenge: situations that require senior HR leadership, strategic clarity, and pragmatic execution.

Yes. Supporting international companies with German employment law, works councils, and local HR requirements is a core area of expertise.

Let's Discuss Your Situation

Confidential initial conversations are welcome. Whether you face an immediate HR leadership need or are exploring strategic options, a brief exchange can provide clarity.

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