Your partner for people and culture
Interim solutions, executive search, and HR advisory for companies in transition.
HW Advisors
We are an experienced team that has earned its reputation with global players as well as German mid-sized companies through trust, reliability, and an uncompromising commitment to quality. For many years, we have been advising, supporting, and accompanying our clients and candidates, positioning ourselves as a long-term strategic partner.
200+
200+
successful placements
7+
7+
countries with completed mandates
1,500+
1,500+
executives in our network
We operate in these industries
We operate in these industries
Expertise across critical markets
Banking & Insurance
Banking & Insurance
Banken & Versicherungen
Chemicals, Energy & Resources
Chemicals, Energy & Resources
Chemie, Energie & Rohstoffe
Defence
Defence
Defence
Wood & Paper Industry
Wood & Paper Industry
Holz- und Papierwirtschaft
IT & Technology
IT & Technology
IT & Technologie
Health & Pharma
Health & Pharma
Health & Pharma
Consumer Goods & Retail
Consumer Goods & Retail
Konsumgüter & Handel
Life Science
Life Science
Life Science
Private Equity & Principal Investors
Private Equity & Principal Investors
Private Equity & Principal Investors
Legal & Tax
Legal & Tax
Recht & Steuern
Telecommunications
Telecommunications
Telekommunika-tion
Transport & Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Transport & Logistik
People & Organization
HR Advisory
HR Advisory
When optimizing, transforming, or restructuring your HR landscape, we provide both strategic guidance and hands-on implementation expertise.
We support the development and implementation of job evaluation frameworks, salary bands, and compensation structures - always in alignment with employee representatives where required.
In particular, in the areas of labor law, compensation & benefits, and performance management, we bring in-depth market knowledge and proven expertise.
Bei der Optimierung, Transformation oder Neuausrichtung Ihrer HR-Landschaft bieten wir fundierte Beratung und praktische Umsetzungskompetenz.
Wir stehen Ihnen bei der Unterstützung bei der Entwicklung und Implementierung von Stellenbewertungen und Gehaltsbändern sowie bei der Gestaltung von Vergütungsstrukturen, auch im Zusammenspiel mit Arbeitnehmervertretungen bei.
Insbesondere in den Feldern Arbeitsrecht, Compensation & Benefits und Performance Management kennen wir den Markt und die Inhalte in aller Breite und Tiefe.
HR Analytics / HR Controlling
HR Analytics / HR Controlling
HR Analytics / HR Controlling
Implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive for fair compensation and compliance
Implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive for fair compensation and compliance
Implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive for fair compensation and compliance
Succession planning
Succession planning
Succession planning
Agile Leadership Resources
Interim Management
Interim Management
The unexpected absence of key positions—or the need to bridge a planned vacancy - often requires temporary external staffing within the organization.
Sometimes, however, it is the fresh perspective or outside impulse that makes the difference. With a carefully curated pool of highly qualified interim managers from our cross-industry personal network, we are the ideal partner for companies facing critical staffing challenges.
We bring extensive experience, specialized know-how, and the ability to act at speed.
Der plötzliche Ausfall von Schlüsselpositionen oder die geplante Überbrückung einer Vakanz kann dazu führen, eine Stelle innerhalb der Unternehmensorganisation temporär extern besetzen zu wollen.
Manchmal sind es aber auch die frischen Impulse oder der Blick von außen, auf die es ankommt. Mit einem handverlesenen Pool hochqualifizierter Interim- Manager aus unserem persönlichen branchenübergreifenden Kontaktnetzwerk, sind wir der ideale Ansprechpartner für Unternehmen,
die vor personellen Herausforderungen stehen.
In diesem Bereich verfügen wir über weitreichende Erfahrung, spezifisches Know-How und sind blitzschnell in der Besetzung.
Fast and precise freelancer placement
Fast and precise freelancer placement
Fast and precise freelancer placement
Across industries and functions
Across industries and functions
Across industries and functions
Absolute discretion
Absolute discretion
Absolute discretion
Attractive fee structures
Attractive fee structures
Attractive fee structures
Talent Acquisition Excellence
Recruiting
Recruiting
Our structured and targeted search is based on a differentiated job description combined with a deep understanding of the client’s corporate culture. We then conduct a detailed competency analysis and perform a rigorous candidate validation.
For every recommendation, we provide a comprehensive, meaningful, and confidential report. A clearly defined project timeline with milestones and client-specific reporting is standard.
With our long-established personal network across industries, decades of HR experience, and the right sense of nuance, we ensure every mandate is executed successfully.
Unsere gezielte und strukturierte Suche erfolgt auf Basis einer differenzierten Stellenbeschreibung und dem genauen Blick auf die Unternehmenskultur des Kunden. Sodann erstellen wir eine Kompetenz-analyse und führen eine qualitativ anspruchsvolle Validierung der Kandidaten durch.
Für jede Empfehlung wird ein ausführlicher, aussagekräftiger und natürlich vertraulicher Bericht angefertigt. Ein Projektzeitplan mit definierten Meilensteinen und kundenspezifischem Projekt-Reporting sind für uns selbstverständlich.
Mit Hilfe unseres, über viele Jahre hinweg gewachsenen persönlichen Kontaktnetzwerks in vielen Branchen, unserer langjährigen Erfahrungen im Bereich Human Resources und dem nötigen Fingerspitzengefühl führen wir unsere Aufträge zum Erfolg.
Fast and precise candidate presentations
Fast and precise candidate presentations
Fast and precise candidate presentations
Success-based fees only - no risk for our clients
Success-based fees only - no risk for our clients
Success-based fees only - no risk for our clients
Why decision-makers trust us.
Our promise in every mandate.
Our promise in every mandate.
Clarity over complexity
We think like entrepreneurs and communicate at eye level.
Clarity over complexity
We think like entrepreneurs and communicate at eye level.
Clarity over complexity
We think like entrepreneurs and communicate at eye level.
Hands-on over high-gloss
No slideware consulting—we deliver implementers and real solutions.
Hands-on over high-gloss
No slideware consulting—we deliver implementers and real solutions.
Hands-on over high-gloss
No slideware consulting—we deliver implementers and real solutions.
Partnership-driven & direct
Trust, commitment, and short decision-making paths.
Partnership-driven & direct
Trust, commitment, and short decision-making paths.
Partnership-driven & direct
Trust, commitment, and short decision-making paths.
Guaranteed discretion
Confidentiality is not a promise—it’s our standard.
Guaranteed discretion
Confidentiality is not a promise—it’s our standard.
Guaranteed discretion
Confidentiality is not a promise—it’s our standard.
You need someone.
We know the right people.
Send us a short inquiry. In a personal consultation, we will find the right solution for your project.
You need someone.
We know the right people.
Send us a short inquiry. In a personal consultation, we will find the right solution for your project.
Sie brauchen jemanden -
Wir kennen die Richtigen.
Send us a short inquiry. In a personal consultation, we will find the right solution for your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What you should know about our work
What you should know about our work
What makes HW Advisors unique?
What makes HW Advisors unique?
What makes HW Advisors unique?
In which situations are we typically engaged?
In which situations are we typically engaged?
In which situations are we typically engaged?
How quickly can interim placements be made?
How quickly can interim placements be made?
How quickly can interim placements be made?
How does the collaboration work in practice?
How does the collaboration work in practice?
How does the collaboration work in practice?
What do our services cost?
What do our services cost?
What do our services cost?
When leadership is missing, we deliver it.
Whether restructuring, growth, or a management vacuum—we fill key roles and advise companies in special situations.
Wenn Führung fehlt, liefern wir sie.
Ob Restrukturierung, Wachstum oder Management-Vakuum. Wir besetzen Schlüsselrollen und beraten Unternehmen in Sondersituationen.
Wenn Führung fehlt, liefern wir sie.
Ob Restrukturierung, Wachstum
oder Management-Vakuum. Wir besetzen Schlüsselrollen und beraten Unternehmen in Sondersituationen.