Sophie Schönicke
About Sophie Schönicke
Sophie Schönicke is an Interim People Partner with over six years of experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development across various industries. She has held multiple HR roles in companies such as WOW Tech Group, Pacemakers Digital Ventures, and Forto, and advocates for smart working and continuous learning.
Work at Forto
Sophie Schönicke has been serving as an Interim People Partner at Forto since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's human resources strategies and initiatives. Her responsibilities include consulting on people initiatives, which encompass hiring, process improvement, organizational design, and learning and development. Her experience in various HR roles contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous HR Experience
Before joining Forto, Sophie Schönicke accumulated extensive experience in human resources across multiple organizations. She worked as an Interim HR Expert at WOW Tech Group for two months in 2021 and as a People & Organisation specialist at Pacemakers Digital Ventures from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she held positions such as HR Manager at USEEDS° GmbH and HR Consultant at CareerTeam, among others. This diverse background has equipped her with a broad understanding of HR practices.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Schönicke holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration from Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin, which she completed from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by studying Management and Sustainability at Macquarie University from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she achieved the status of Systemic Coach at artop - Institut an der Humboldt-Universität Berlin from 2019 to 2020. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Coaching and Advocacy
Sophie Schönicke advocates for working smart and challenging the status quo in organizational settings. She emphasizes the importance of being mindful of impact in all initiatives. In addition to her HR roles, she offers individual coaching and career counseling sessions, promoting continuous learning and encouraging others to reach their potential. Her approach reflects her commitment to personal and professional development.
Professional Development
With over six years of experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development, Sophie Schönicke has worked in various industries and growth stages. Her roles have included Interim HR Business Partner at IPG Mediabrands and Management Trainee HR at dgroup GmbH. This breadth of experience allows her to bring valuable insights into her current role at Forto and contribute to the development of effective HR strategies.