Klaus Bartels

Klaus Bartels is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in payroll and compensation management. Currently serving as a Senior Expert in HR Payroll & Tax at VTG AG since November 2021, Klaus has held key HR leadership roles, including Head of HR at TOM TAILOR GROUP from 2019 to March 2021 and Head of Compensation & Benefits at Hermes Germany GmbH from 1999 to 2018. Previously, Klaus worked as Abteilungsleiter für die Gehalts- und Lohnbuchhaltung at Peek & Cloppenburg KG Hamburg from 1993 to 1999, and in various positions at Jungheinrich AG from 1981 to 1993, including EDV-Koordinator PAISY and Sachbearbeiter Sachkonten/Kreditoren-Buchhaltung. Klaus holds a degree as Staatlich geprüfter Betriebswirt in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Fachhochschule für Wirtschaft Hamburg and also completed the Kaufmannsgehilfenbrief as an Industriekaufmann at Jungheinrich GmbH.