Razhan Mahmood

Berlin (10178) & Heidelberg, DE
work@razhan.me

Objective

Multilingual and results-driven HR leader and consultant with a proven track record in managing human resources, immigration consulting, and labor law compliance across diverse sectors. Bringing over 6 years of experience leading organizational transformation, digital HR innovation, and public sector navigation. Seeking to contribute my strategic insight and execution capabilities to organizations needing reliable support in HR strategy, work permits, compliance, and operational excellence.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in HR & Recruiting
University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany
2022 – 2023

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Komar University of Science & Technology, Sulaimaniya, Iraq
2015 – 2019

Experience

Head of Human Resources
Breer Gebäudedienste Heidelberg GmbH, Hybrid, Germany
Oct. 2024 – Present

– Developed and implemented personnel strategy for over 2,500 employees.
– Consulted management on labor law and compliance issues.
– Digitized HR processes and restructured recruiting department.
– Led payroll, onboarding, BEM processes, and team of 6 staff.
– Liaised with works council and supported labor court proceedings.

HR Coordinator & Office Manager
P1 Performance Fuels GmbH, Berlin, Germany
Sep. 2023 – Oct. 2024

– Managed personnel administration and employment contracts.
– Led training initiatives and organized team events.
– Supported feedback processes and recruitment pipelines.

Talent Acquisition Lead
Codbel Inc., Remote (USA)
Apr. 2022 – Sep. 2023

– Designed and executed global recruiting strategies.
– Managed full recruitment cycle and employer branding.
– Mentored junior recruiters and improved candidate experience.

People & Culture Manager
Codbel Inc., Erbil, Iraq
Jun. 2019 – Apr. 2022

– Implemented D&I strategy, coaching programs, and team building.
– Managed employee lifecycle from hiring to training.
– Rolled out benefit schemes and enhanced employee satisfaction.

Sales & Marketing Representative
Izocrete Co. Ltd., Sulaimaniya, Iraq
Dec. 2015 – Dec. 2016

– Managed B2B client relationships and negotiated sales.
– Designed and implemented sales campaigns and market analysis.

Skills

Technical Skills: Payroll, Talent Acquisition, HRIS (Personio, BambooHR, SAP, DATEV), Time Tracking, Odoo, Notion, Pandadoc, BlueTem
Soft Skills: Leadership, Conflict Management, Communication, Strategic Planning
Languages: Kurdish (Native), English (C2), German (C1), Arabic (C1), Turkish (C1), Persian (B1), Spanish (A2)

Certifications

HR Management (IPMA-CP), GIZ – 2021

Volunteer Experience

Events & Activities Coordinator
Komar University of Science & Technology, Sulaimaniya, Iraq
Dec. 2016 – Dec. 2017

– Organized university-wide events and coordinated logistics.
– Developed creative themes and ensured smooth execution.

References

Available upon request.