Kooku Recruiting GmbH

Kooku Recruiting GmbH, founded in 2014, focuses on sustainable hiring and retention in Germany. We offer Interim Recruiting, Recruiting on Demand, and Executive Search. We help companies reach their hiring goals by providing international and German-speaking recruiters, finding professionals and executives, and improving existing recruitment processes.

We use a KPI-driven approach to speed up hiring, provide measurable quality with weekly reports, and offer experienced HR support on demand. We deliver initial candidate profiles within 10 days, with at least 3 suitable ones in the first month. We focus on recruiting for Sales, Tech, Marketing, Social Media, HR, and Finance roles. Our services include creating persona-based campaigns, conducting professional interviews, screening candidates, advising on media budgets, and providing 360° recruiting support.

We use streamlined processes and intelligent search algorithms to find candidates, often presenting options that are 30-60% more cost-effective than traditional headhunters. We report a 95% placement probability. We also offer tailored consulting services for Candidate Experience, Employer Branding, Active Sourcing, interview techniques, and recruitment process optimization.

Our services are scalable and transparent, offered for varying durations from project-based to 3-12 months. We have a track record of success in industries like SaaS, Finance & Insurance, Medical & Health, Engineering & Manufacturing, Energy & Renewables, Consulting & Agency, E-Commerce, Logistics & Transportation, Food and Beverage, Construction, Marketing & Design, and Social Responsibility. We have offices in Berlin, Hamburg, and Barcelona.

Our mission is to create a workplace that is livable for everyone and to boost employer competitiveness. We aim to be the top partner for organizations looking to attract and keep great candidates, fostering a positive company culture.

Our core values guide how we work internally and with clients:

• Transparency: We build open, long-term collaborations through professional and transparent interactions.
• Empathy: We cultivate mutual understanding and human connection to strengthen our cohesion.
• On equal footing: We ensure every voice is heard, promoting innovation and challenging hierarchical structures.
• Ownership: We take collective responsibility for efficient processes and high-quality results, with each team member contributing their best.
• Joy in working together: We create positive connections daily through a shared passion and enjoyment of work.

Our team of 40 professional recruiters and HR managers is dedicated to helping companies grow. We are proud of our collective efforts to create a positive work environment for everyone.

Our leadership includes Mathias Mengel, Founder & CEO, who focuses on innovative and sustainable recruiting solutions, and Josefine Loewe, COO, who prioritizes service quality and innovation to build lasting relationships with partners. We also have various Business Unit Leads, Senior Recruiting Consultants, and Specialists across different recruiting domains.

We foster a culture of transparency, empathy, and collaborative work on an equal footing. Our employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work, contributing to efficient processes and high-quality outcomes, and finding joy in shared endeavors. We invest in our team’s development, providing extensive training and ongoing ‘on-the-job’ learning for recruiters in areas like Active Sourcing, candidate outreach (e.g., AIDA method), candidate assessment, interview techniques, recruiting project management, strategy development, KPIs in recruiting, self-organization, and time management.