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Build.
Scale.
Transition.

From building HR foundations to leading complex transitions – hands-on HR consulting and leadership for organisations in Austria and Switzerland.

1.

Interim HR leadership

Your HR partner in critical phases – we take responsibility, deliver together and build solutions that last.

2.

Build-up and scale of HR functions

We support organisations in building, developing and stabilising HR functions – from early-stage environments through rapid growth.

3.

Leading complex restructurings and business transitions

We support organisations through demanding restructuring, transformation and closure phases – taking responsibility, providing clarity and ensuring stability for both business and people.

4.

Expertise in labour law and industrial relations

We establish effective labour relations frameworks and navigate through works council negotiations and collective bargaining processes with experience, clarity and pragmatism.

5.

Bridging business, people and governance in internation matrix organisations

We translate global strategy into workable local solutions – balancing business needs, people considerations and governance requirements in a hands-on and pragmatic way.

Interim HR leadership and advisory you can rely on

We support leadership teams as an interim HR partner and trusted advisor in critical business phases. Whether you are starting a business and building people structures, scaling your organisation or navigating complex transitions – we take responsibility, create clarity and ensure HR delivers real impact for your people and business.

Transition.

You are facing change and need experienced HR
support to protect your business and people at the same time?

During restructuring, M&A or business closure scenarios, HR leadership becomes mission-critical. Decisions are sensitive, time pressure is high, and the impact on organisational structures, roles and people is significant.

We navigate organisations through complex transition phases with clarity, confidence and a strong human focus – from organisational realignment to the implementation of far-reaching workforce measures.

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Operating focus:
Austria & Switzerland: End-to-end HR leadership across build, scale and transition phases.
Germany & CEE: Strategic and project-based support.

Scale.

You are growing fast and need HR
structures that scale with your business?

As organisations grow, complexity increases rapidly. Processes,
structures and leadership capabilities must evolve – often faster
than internal HR can keep up. We support organisations with

hands-on HR leadership, combining strategic guidance with ope-
rational execution.

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Operating focus:
Austria & Switzerland: End-to-end HR leadership across build, scale and transition phases.
Germany & CEE: Strategic and project-based support.

Build.

You are building a business and need
HR to enable growth?

In early build-up phases, organisations often lack HR structures,
experience and capacity – but costly mistakes at this stage can
have long-term consequences.

 

We act as a trusted HR sparring partner, providing focused consulting and guidance exactly where it is needed.

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Operating focus:
Austria & Switzerland: End-to-end HR leadership across build, scale and transition phases.
Germany & CEE: Strategic and project-based support.

Build. Scale. Transition.

Business-first mindset,
not HR theory

We work from a business perspecti-
ve, understanding commercial reali-
ties, time pressure and accountabi-
lity at leadership level. Our approa-
ch is pragmatic, structured and fo-
cused on what is feasible and ef-
fective.

Experience across the full
organisational lifecycle

From building HR functions to scaling
organisations and managing complex

transitions, we understand the diffe-
rent demands organisations face at

each stage – and how HR needs to
adapt accordingly.

A reliable partner in sensitive
and high-stakes situations

We support leadership teams

with discretion, clarity and pro-
fessionalism when decisions are

complex, situations are sensitive
and trust needs to be preserved.

Hands-on, pragmatic and
execution-oriented

We focus on decisions, implementation and measurable

progress. Advice is always connected to execution – not de-
tached from it. We act as your business partner, not an ex-
ternal consultant

Human-centred

We believe that responsible decision-making and respectful
implementation are essential – especially during restructuring
and transition phases that directly affect people.

Why Inpact HR?

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Because critical phases require more than HR expertise. They require experience, judgement and trust.

About me

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Axel Menzel, HR consultant and interim HR leader at Inpact HR

I am an interim HR leader and consultant with over 10 years of experience supporting
organisations across build-up, growth and transition phases — often where people deci- sions directly impact business continuity, cost and risk.

My background combines executive HR and managing director responsibility with
hands-on entrepreneurial experience in building and leading international organisations.
I bring deep DACH HR expertise (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), complemented by
long-standing collaboration across Central and Eastern Europe.

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  • Hybrid support during
    growth and scaling phases

  • Interim HR leadership, including re-
    structuring and liquidation scenarios

  • Targeted HR consulting
    and executive sparring

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How we work together

Every organisation faces different challenges at different stages.
Our collaboration model is flexible, needs-based and clearly defined – ranging from
targeted consulting support to interim HR leadership with full accountability.

At a glance:

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