People Operations built for growth

Strategic and Operational People Operations partner for startups and growing teams in Germany and Austria.

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Services

People Operations

Sparring Partner

Growing teams reach a point where people topics can no longer be handled on the side.

I step in as your interim People Operations partner by taking ownership, building what your team needs, and making sure things get done.

  • Operational HR

    • Processes & Tools

    • Hiring & Pre-, On- and Offboarding

    • HR Operations & Admin

    Strategic People & Culture

    • Leadership Sparringpartner

    • Building Values & Culture

    • Communication Frameworks

    • Team Workshops

    • Conflict Support

    Recruiting

    • Role & Profile Setup

    • Search & Pipeline Management

    • Process & Coordincation

    • Candidate Experience

Business Development & PMO

Operational & Strategic Partner

Sometimes growing teams need support beyond people operations.

I help bring structure to your business development and internal operations, and make sure things get done.

  • Sales & Business Development

    • Sales & Business Development Workflows

    • CRM Setup & Optimisation (Focus in Hubspot)

    • Prospect research

    • Outreach & Follow-Up Routines

    • Pipeline overviews & next steps

    • Pitches, Decks & Templates

    PMO

    • Project coordination

    • Prioritization & timelines

    • Meeting structures & documentation

    • Cross-team alignment

    • Operational routines & processes

  • We begin by understanding your current situation and identifying what needs attention first.

    Next, we set clear priorities and bring in easy, reliable routines that match your team and your pace.

    As we work together, we stay involved, keep communication clear, and make sure we focus on the right topics as things develop.

    You receive structure, clarity, and practical support.

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Clients & Feedback

  • A smiling man with a beard and short, tousled hair wearing a white t-shirt and a denim jacket against a plain gray background.

    Reliable, Professional and highly committed to whatever challenge ahead. I recommend working with Kathi on every level.

    Manuel Klein, Managing Director
    SQUER Holding GmbH

  • A smiling man with short dark hair, light beard, wearing a black shirt, against a plain light background.

    She is a great partner who consistently delivered high-quality results. Her strategic approach made our collaboration truly valuable.

    Tom Graupner, Managing Director
    Unit214 GmbH

  • Smiling man with a shaved head, wearing a dark t-shirt, sitting in a chair, indoors.

    Kathi is a reliable, driven HR partner who consistently delivers clear and effective results. Collaborating with her is always inspiring.

    Michael Reikersdorfer, Co-Founder & Co-CEO
    PROPUP GmbH

  • Portrait of a man with dark curly hair and a beard, wearing a white collared shirt, smiling gently at the camera.

    I particularly value Katharina´s empathy and solution-oriented approach, Especially in project work, this is a great added value.

    Matthias Hausegger, Member of the Board
    Ontec AG

People Basics - Coming soon

I am currently developing a handbook for startups in Germany and Austria. It should help founders and/or the team navigating people management for the first time without an existing People Operations Department.

It covers the fundamentals: contracts, payroll, working time, hiring and the most common pitfalls.

Reach out and be the first to know when it is ready.

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About

I have spent over eight years working in HR, recruiting, and sales. Early on, I noticed that most problems aren’t caused by one missing hire or a single broken process. Instead, issues usually show up when priorities aren’t clear, structures are missing, and small teams don’t have enough capacity to handle people, recruiting, and operations all at once.

I have seen these challenges from different perspectives. In HR, teams need clear direction and support. In recruiting, companies often look for talent before they have the basics in place. In sales and account management, routines and good communication are key to smooth growth.

Over time, I found that what I enjoy most is partnering with founders and teams. I like stepping in, working side by side, and helping to build the structures that keep your team moving forward.

Today, I work with founders and growing teams as an interim partner. I take ownership, step in when structure is needed, and make sure things get done.

Why i chose this picture

I picked this picture because water gives me strength and energy. Surfing, especially, has taught me patience, resilience, and how to get back up after falling.

These qualities shape how I work. I stay grounded, focus on solutions, and always look for a way forward. Sports help me keep my balance and bring clarity, especially in fast-paced environments.

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