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PBU International

Based in Stuttgart, PBU International is an established, dynamic search and recruitment consultancy with an international outlook. Founded in 2007, the firm partners with start ups and leading enterprises to deliver uncomplicated, results driven hiring across financial services, engineering, management consulting, IT, and cross industry commercial roles. The team specializes in direct search, executive search, interim and freelance appointments, and end to end recruiting, combining rigorous research with a hands on, candidate centric approach. Working in both German and international markets, PBU International sources and assesses talent domestically and from abroad, aligning skills, motivations, and cultural fit to each clients context. For clients, the firm acts as an extension of the employer brand, clarifying requirements, structuring searches, approaching the best candidates (often passive), and managing each step through offer, onboarding, and aftercare. For candidates, consultants provide confidential advice, career planning, CV and application optimization, and interview preparation to maximize every first impression. Core competencies include personnel consulting, market and talent research, executive and direct search, interim management, and contractor brokering, supported by clear communication and fast execution. Headquartered in Stuttgart with an additional presence in Sarajevo, the company has grown consistently since inception by focusing on quality, transparency, and speed. True to its motto, Unkompliziert, PBU International reduces complexity for all parties and keeps processes simple, structured, and respectful. Within financial services the team supports banks, insurers, payments and fintech players with roles spanning risk, compliance, corporate finance, audit, operations, and commercial functions. In engineering and industrial markets it covers disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, automation, quality, and production, across automotive, machinery, and related supply chains. In management consulting and IT, mandates include strategy and operations consultants as well as software, data, and infrastructure specialists. The firm also advises on market entry hiring, team ramp ups, and sensitive replacements requiring utmost discretion, and provides coaching to help new hires succeed in their first months.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingBankingInsuranceInvestment ManagementIndustrial AutomationManagement ConsultingLegal

HQStuttgart, Germany

BBRecruiting Personalberatung

Founded in 2009, BBRecruiting Personalberatung is a German headhunting and recruitment firm that identifies and secures specialists and executive leaders for clients across industry, retail, services, and consulting. Operating from Dusseldorf, Hamburg, and Muenchen, the firm combines an actively maintained proprietary candidate database with rigorous direct search, including targeted outreach on professional social networks, to accelerate time to shortlist. Typically, first qualified candidates are presented about two weeks after engagement, reflecting a streamlined, research led process spanning role scoping, market mapping, discreet direct contact, structured evaluation, and shortlist delivery. BBRecruiting focuses on hard to fill key roles in general management and senior leadership as well as expert positions in sales and business development, marketing, insights and market research, content and public relations, IT and digital, design (industrial, product, communication), real estate, consumer goods, finance, chemistry, and data analytics. The firm supports Mittelstand companies, family offices, hidden champions, and international subsidiaries in Germany and beyond, and is frequently selected when internal searches stall or resources are constrained. Services cover executive search, permanent recruitment, interim solutions at leadership level, sales build out in Germany and Europe, as well as succession advisory for owner led businesses. BBRecruiting emphasizes quality over quantity through precise profiling, direct access to scarce talent, and transparent communication with both clients and candidates. Its consultants bring deep sector knowledge and a network built over many years, enabling confidential, efficient delivery for sensitive mandates. The firm has been recognized with multiple awards, including a TopTen Beste Personalberater 2024 ranking by SZ Institut and Innofact, and continues to refine its methods to meet evolving talent demands driven by digital transformation and growth agendas. Clients value BBRecruiting as a reliable partner for critical hires that require speed, discretion, and market insight.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceBroadcastingPublishingOnline Media

HQDusseldorf, Germany

Heron

Heron GmbH is a Germany based recruitment firm founded in 2020 with headquarters in Duesseldorf and an additional office in Munich. The company specializes in the direct placement of skilled and leadership professionals, with particular depth in Industry and Metal, Refrigeration technology, and Electrical engineering. Rather than relying on external IT vendors, Heron builds its own automation solutions to accelerate market mapping and outreach, enabling the team to present qualified candidates to hundreds of employers within days while maintaining strict GDPR compliance and offering deletion of personal data within 24 hours on request. For candidates, the service is completely free and focused on permanent roles with standard employment contracts. For employers, Heron operates on a success only fee model with transparent pricing and a goodwill safeguard after hiring; if an engagement ends early in the initial weeks, a proportional refund of up to 87.5 percent may apply depending on timing. Dedicated key account management assigns a personal recruiter who learns each client’s requirements and culture, curates shortlists, and coordinates interviews efficiently. The firm recruits across five core domains: refrigeration technicians and mechatronics, metalwork and welding, industrial mechanics, machining and cutting, and electrical and automation specialists, and it also covers adjacent IT, engineering, sales, and marketing roles when needed by industrial clients. Beyond placement, Heron supports employers with process advisory across the recruitment lifecycle, including RPO style services and employer branding to improve funnel quality and time to hire. Typical mandates range from service technicians, industrial electricians, maintenance and automation engineers, and project leaders to foremen, team leads, and department heads. By combining sector knowledge in machinery, metalworking, plant engineering, and building energy systems with data driven sourcing, structured screening, and proactive communication, Heron connects motivated professionals and strong companies reliably and at speed across Germany, reducing vacancy time and helping clients secure long term, high fit talent.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseCybersecurityData ScienceIT Infrastructure

HQDüsseldorf, Germany

Kitoko - Business Partners

KITOKO - Business Partners is an international recruitment and management consultancy headquartered in Stuttgart and founded in 2017. The firm specializes in filling permanent positions at the first and second management levels and in recruiting highly skilled specialists across Europe and Africa. Its sector focus spans consulting, automotive, finance, industry, and technology, and in the consulting environment the team is also capable of assembling complete, well-functioning teams. KITOKO operates with a rigorous, well-structured executive search methodology that blends proven and modern sourcing techniques, including executive search, social recruiting, and active sourcing, complemented by a professional direct approach to engage scarce talent. Clients value the companys emphasis on quality, efficiency, and responsibility, which underpins swift and precise shortlists without compromising candidate fit or process integrity. With a large and effective international network and multilingual market presence in German, English, and French, KITOKO tailors outreach to each target group and navigates cultural nuances across different countries to secure sustainable outcomes for both clients and candidates. The firm focuses on delivering long-term partnerships built on mutual trust, transparent communication, and confidentiality, supporting clients from initial briefing through shortlisting, evaluation, and offer management. Its Stuttgart base and deep knowledge of European industrial and automotive hubs are balanced by a growing footprint in African markets, enabling cross-border searches and relocation advisory where needed. Led by owner Mboyo Vila-Paky, KITOKO positions itself as a specialized, agile partner in the people business, combining senior consulting rigor with hands-on delivery. Whether the mandate is an executive leadership role, a key functional specialist, or a complete consulting squad, KITOKO brings market insight, process discipline, and speed to every search to create measurable business value.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseIT InfrastructureTelecommunicationsCloud Computing

HQStuttgart, Germany

SSA Recruitment Germany

SSA Recruitment Germany is the German office of SSA Group, a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on renewable energy and construction across mainland Europe. Based in Dusseldorf, the team partners with independent power producers, developers, EPCs, general and specialist contractors, MEP businesses, cost consultancies, utilities and grid operators, and design and engineering firms to deliver high quality hiring outcomes. Operating through niche specialisms, SSA Recruitment Germany covers asset management and O&M for wind and solar farms and storage facilities; civil and structural engineering for wind and solar projects; wider civil engineering and infrastructure; building construction; design and technical disciplines spanning engineering, architecture, and environmental impact; land acquisition, permitting, and planning for developers, consultancies, and operators; project management and cost consultancy aligned to renewable energy construction; property development for renewable assets and infrastructure; and specialist subcontractors for grid connection, mechanical, electrical and piping, and energy storage. With a strong emphasis on white collar talent, the firm recruits from entry level through senior leadership, routinely delivering roles such as health and safety managers, electrical construction managers, electrical project managers, BMS package managers, quantity surveyors, project managers, site managers, design engineers, grid connection engineers, and graduate engineers. Services span permanent recruitment, contract staffing, and executive search and interim management, enabling clients to scale project delivery teams rapidly and secure strategic leadership hires. Consultants combine deep market knowledge with an insight driven, consultative approach, supported by industry leading technology, structured candidate preparation, and rigorous process control to ensure speed, quality, and compliance across Germany and the EU. While locally anchored in Germany with activity in hubs such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and Cologne, the team leverages SSA Group’s international footprint across the UK, Ireland, Canada, the USA, the UAE, and Australia to access wider talent networks. SSA Recruitment Germany is known for integrity, responsiveness, and results, building long term partnerships with clients and candidates and contributing to the growth of Europe’s renewable energy and construction ecosystem.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtOil & GasRenewable EnergyMiningInterior DesignManagement ConsultingLegal

HQDüsseldorf, Germany

CohenTaylor Executive Search Services

CohenTaylor Executive Search Services is a women-owned, certified B Corporation dedicated to identifying and placing senior leaders who create lasting, community-centered impact. Operating nationally from its Midwest roots, the firm conducts retained executive searches for C-suite and executive director roles as well as mission-critical functional leadership in finance, human resources, operations, and marketing. CohenTaylor’s approach is intentionally deeper—combining rigorous discovery around organizational strategy, culture, and stakeholder alignment with a data-driven research methodology that maps inclusive and diverse talent pools across sectors. The team engages as trusted advisors to boards and hiring committees, designing equitable processes, shaping role definitions and competency models, and stewarding candidates and clients through transparent, high-touch search experiences. Beyond placement, the firm supports public benefit through leadership development seminars and workshops, pro bono advising to nonprofit boards and leaders around competencies and talent development, and philanthropy aligned with advancing diverse leadership. A member of 1% for the Planet, CohenTaylor integrates purpose into practice, aligning each search with broader outcomes for the communities their clients serve. The firm’s expertise spans nonprofits, public sector entities, associations, and purpose-driven for-profit organizations, with particular depth in health and human services, education, and community development. Clients rely on CohenTaylor for thorough market insight, research-led sourcing, competency-based interviewing, inclusive assessment, and calibrated referencing, culminating in placements that endure. With repeat partnerships and a portfolio of regional and national searches, CohenTaylor is known for listening closely, asking incisive questions, and telling client stories compellingly to attract exceptional leaders. Their consultants bring backgrounds in executive recruiting, organizational design, and enterprise leadership, ensuring each engagement blends practical experience with thoughtful counsel and meticulous execution.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsFundraisingSocial ServicesEnvironmental ConservationEducation AdministrationHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & Coaching

HQMinneapolis, United States

Schott Personalmanagement

Schott Personalmanagement GmbH is a Stuttgart based, owner managed staffing and recruiting partner founded in 2011 that develops tailored solutions for the search and selection of specialists and leaders. Serving clients from major German automobile manufacturers to midsize companies and small enterprises, the firm combines more than 15 years of industry experience with personal, reliable service and time and cost efficient processes. Its core offerings span permanent recruitment through professional advisory and placement, temporary staffing via Arbeitnehmerueberlassung with access to a qualified candidate pool and takeover options, and targeted headhunting for scarce specialist and leadership profiles using creative, individual search methods. For employers, Schott Personalmanagement supports the creation of role profiles, conducts professional search, preselection, assessment center activities, and delivers shortlists of the best candidates along with detailed candidate profiles. For candidates, the company offers secure, open ended employment with Schott, above average pay, full social benefits, holiday and Christmas bonuses, continuous training, and the prospect of transfer into client organizations, ensuring long term, high quality assignments that fit individual goals. The firm underpins delivery with a certified quality management system and a clear Code of Conduct, reflecting a responsible approach to employees, customers, society, and the environment. Facts published by the company include 89 clients and currently 150 permanently employed staff, demonstrating scale and continuity. Located in the heart of Stuttgart at Seidenstrasse 57, Schott Personalmanagement emphasizes personal consultation, smooth execution, and swift hiring of qualified specialists and executives. Whether an organization seeks flexible workforce capacity or strategic leadership hires, or a professional pursues a new step with strong support and development, Schott Personalmanagement positions itself as a dependable partner focused on sustainable results and good work.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseElectrical EngineeringIndustrial AutomationIndustrial & Manufacturing

HQStuttgart, Germany

Christian Dörr Headhunting

Founded in 2018, Christian Doerr Headhunting GmbH is an independent boutique search partner that connects organizations with proven specialists and leaders across Germany and the wider DACH region. Operating from Solingen and Weimar, the firm focuses on direct search and executive search and delivers end to end permanent recruitment for technical, commercial, and financial roles. Its core industry expertise spans real estate and construction, including residential and commercial development, general contractors, infrastructure and civil engineering, TGA, BIM, and property and asset management, as well as finance and accounting functions that underpin these sectors. Clients engage Christian Doerr Headhunting to secure hard to find project directors, construction and site managers, commercial managers and project controllers, procurement and estimating experts, property and asset managers, and senior executives through a discreet, research driven headhunting process. The company augments search with advisory on labor market dynamics, compensation benchmarking, and employer attractiveness, and provides complementary solutions such as outplacement, potential and aptitude diagnostics, and career coaching for professionals navigating change. For organizations seeking scalable hiring support, the team offers outsourced applicant management that mirrors RPO principles, centralizing requisition intake, sourcing, screening, pipeline curation, interview coordination, feedback loops, and reporting to elevate speed, quality, and candidate experience. A curated Candidate Boutique gives clients rapid access to prequalified talent drawn from a handpicked network while preserving confidentiality. Led by managing partners Christian Doerr and Sam Honarvar, consultants are deployed by domain so that each mandate benefits from sector fluency, a long built network, and rigorous, transparent process standards. The result is a partnership culture defined by respect, clear communication, and measurable outcomes, evidenced by a strong track record of placements for mid sized companies and international groups alike across Germany.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentRPOResidential DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateConstructionManagement ConsultingLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)

HQSolingen, Germany

VeraPartnersLeadership

VeraPartners Leadership is a specialist tech recruitment and headhunting practice based in Hilden, Germany, led by founder and recruiting expert Bahadir Battal. The firm focuses on hard to fill IT and professional services roles and partners with companies that need precise, reliable hiring outcomes rather than volume. Its core delivery is direct search for critical positions, complemented by a Prime Candidate Pitching model that gives clients proactive access to a small number of handpicked, prequalified IT specialists who are immediately ready for conversations. With more than 100 successful placements per year and a relationship network of over 5,000 IT professionals across Germany, VeraPartners reaches passive candidates that are rarely visible on the open market. The practice is deeply specialized in domains such as cyber security, AI engineering, DevOps, data center and IT infrastructure, server and Active Directory, IT compliance and IT audit, DORA readiness, identity and access management, cryptography, key management, mainframe and COBOL modernization, cloud, storage, and networking. Quality and fit are underpinned by structured selection, including proven psychometric and diagnostic approaches such as OPQ32 and the Enneagram, as well as optional assessment centers and technical testings when needed. The direct search service operates with transparent milestones and clear communication; fees are structured with a defined share at engagement and the remainder on successful completion, while Prime Candidate Pitching is success based. Clients receive only 1 to 2 highly aligned profiles per role, supported by detailed candidate reports that address skills, experience, and personality, ensuring fast, low noise shortlists and better hiring decisions. Built for speed, discretion, and accuracy, VeraPartners combines industry depth with a human approach so that each hire fits both the technical brief and the culture, helping technology driven organizations and consulting businesses build resilient, high performing teams.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human Resources

HQDusseldorf, Germany

MeMedico

MeMedico is a specialized recruitment partner focused on the health and care sector, connecting qualified professionals and employers through a sustainable, candidate centered approach. The company recruits national and international talent for hospitals, clinics, long term care providers, and medical administration, and supports leadership hiring across healthcare organizations. MeMedico collaborates with an established education provider to deliver recognition and integration programs that help internationally trained professionals validate credentials, strengthen language skills, and adapt to local clinical standards. Professionals from more than 20 countries have benefited from this pathway, which aligns personal development with workforce needs and supports safe, compliant onboarding. In addition to recruitment, MeMedico offers continuing education in healthcare through a strong training partnership, enabling employers to upskill teams and candidates to broaden competencies in areas such as patient care, quality, and compliance. The firm also provides systemic coaching for healthcare professionals and leaders, addressing topics like intercultural onboarding, team dynamics, change, and resilience, with the goal of improving retention and performance. Services typically cover permanent placements for clinical and non clinical roles, executive search for management positions, and flexible staffing solutions that can be tailored to project or seasonal needs. Acting as a long term point of contact, MeMedico supports candidates and client organizations before, during, and after placement, promoting transparent communication, ethical recruitment practices, and measurable outcomes. By combining talent sourcing with structured credential recognition, targeted education, and coaching, the company offers an integrated model that helps healthcare providers close critical staffing gaps while building future ready teams. This holistic approach ensures every match advances patient care quality, strengthens organizational capability, and creates lasting value for professionals and employers across the healthcare ecosystem.

Permanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtTemporary StaffingHospital & Health Care (Nursing)PhysiciansPharmaceuticalsVeterinaryHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & Coaching

HQStuttgart, Germany

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