Katharina Klein
About Katharina Klein
Katharina Klein is a Human Resources Manager at Vistra GmbH & Co. KG, where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in HR management and a strong educational background, she has implemented national HR programs and focused on employee development.
Work at Vistra
Katharina Klein has been employed at Vistra GmbH & Co. KG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft since 2018, serving as a People & Culture Rockstar, which corresponds to the role of Human Resources Manager. In her position, she has played a significant role in establishing a centralized HR department for Germany. Klein focuses on employee development and training, ensuring that the HR practices align with the company's goals. She also acts as a liaison for international HR matters, coordinating with teams in Hong Kong and Amsterdam to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
Previous Experience at McDermott Will & Emery
Before joining Vistra, Katharina Klein worked at McDermott Will & Emery from 2008 to 2017. During her nine years at the firm, she held various positions, including Personalreferentin and Assistentin des Office Head, in both Düsseldorf and München. Her experience at McDermott Will & Emery provided her with a solid foundation in human resources, where she was involved in process design and optimization within the HR department.
Education and Expertise
Katharina Klein has a diverse educational background. She studied at Berufsschule für Rechts- und Verwaltungsberufe München, where she achieved the qualification of Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte from 1999 to 2002. Klein furthered her education at bfz/IHK, obtaining the qualification of geprüfte Personalfachkauffrau (IHK) in Personalleitung/Personalverwaltung from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration from Hessische Berufsakademie between 2011 and 2014. Klein also studied Finanzwesen at Cashflow Secrets from 2019 to 2022.
HR Management Programs and Initiatives
In her career, Katharina Klein has implemented new national HR management programs and supported the integration of international tools. Her focus on process design and optimization within the HR department has contributed to enhancing operational efficiency. Klein's initiatives reflect her commitment to improving HR practices and aligning them with the overall objectives of the organizations she has worked for.
Professional Development and Certifications
Katharina Klein has pursued various professional development opportunities throughout her career. She completed the Ausbildereignungsprüfung gem. AEVO at bfz/IHK in 2008, qualifying as Ausbilder der Ausbilder. This certification highlights her expertise in training and development, which she incorporates into her current role in employee development and training at Vistra.