Manja Wittig
About Manja Wittig
Manja Wittig is a Principal People Business Partner with extensive experience in human resources across various companies, including Codility, Vercel, and Zalando SE. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management and specializes in psychometric assessments, salary benchmarking, and German employment law.
Work at Codility
Manja Wittig currently serves as the Principal People Business Partner at Codility, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on enhancing the company's HR strategies and practices, leveraging her extensive experience in human resources. Her responsibilities include overseeing various HR functions and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her role at Codility, Manja Wittig held several HR positions across various companies. She worked as a Principal HR Business Partner at Vercel from 2022 to 2023 and as an HR Manager Partner at Elastic for six months in 2021. Additionally, she has experience as a Senior HR Business Partner at Zalando SE and as an HR Business Partner at Booking.com in 2017. Her diverse background includes roles at Facebook, Yahoo, and Telefónica Europe plc.
Education and Expertise
Manja Wittig holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Human Resource Management from Technological University Dublin, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She also studied Occupational Testing and achieved Level B Intermediate Plus from The British Psychological Society. Her educational background supports her expertise in psychometric assessments, salary benchmarking, and German HRM and employment law.
Professional Qualifications
Manja Wittig is a CIPD Affiliate, reflecting her commitment to professional development in human resources. This affiliation indicates a recognized level of HR competence. She has over four years of experience managing interactions with workers councils, which includes preparation for meetings, attendance, and negotiation.
Specializations in Human Resources
Manja Wittig specializes in psychometric assessments, particularly OPQ/SHL, which are integral to recruitment and staff development. She has a strong focus on salary benchmarking and negotiations, ensuring that compensation practices are competitive and equitable. Her background in German HRM and employment law further enhances her capability in managing HR operations in Germany.