The recruiting agency
For over 10 years: KPI-based. Precisely tailored. Fast.
Open key positions cost time & turnover?
Kooku provides you with the first truly suitable candidates in ≤ 10 days – data-supported, human and with the right billing model for you.
– Accelerated time-to-hire – Optimal message-market fit, up to 60 % response rate
– Measurable quality – weekly KPI reports & ≥ 3 suitable profiles in the first month
– HR relief on call – experienced recruiters & consultants immediately ready for action
This is why companies like to work with us as a full-service recruiting agency
KPI & performance orientation
Scalable solutions and KPI-based recruiting processes for efficient and effective support.
Specialized, professional project teams
Target group-specific recruiting, e.g. for sales, tech, marketing, HR, finance.
Recruiting from a single source
Individual recruiting strategies tailored to the requirements of your specific applicant market target group.
Flexibility & transparency
Alignment with your processes & integration into your recruiting workflows; weekly KPI reporting.
Our recruiting agency services at a glance
Click on the relevant service and find out more about our services as a recruiting agency
Social
Social Media Ads- Persona-based campaign creation
- Professional interviews and candidate screening included
- Including advice on optimal media budget
- Support from 1 marketing & 1 recruiting specialist
- Perfect for crafts & care
- Cheaper from 3 positions
Plannable
Interim Recruiting- from 3 positions
- 3-12 months Term
- 360° recruiting & hiring manager support
- Full integration into company processes
- Maximum knowledge transfer to your company
- All tools included (LinkedIn Recruiter, Xing Talent Manager, etc.)
Exclusive
Executive Search- For positions in Sales, Tech, Marketing & Design
- From 60k annual salary
- Exclusive support from an experienced technical expert
- First candidate presentation after only 3 days
- Top candidates with a first-class reputation
- Payment only upon successful placement
* Kooku quality guarantee: At least 3 suitable candidates in the first month or 50% money back. Talk to us about the details!
Further information on the services of our recruiting agency in our recruiting expert blog
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Our clients: Sectors and industries in which we have been successful as a recruiting agency to date
What do our clients say about us as their favorite recruiting agency?
“Kooku supported us in a professional manner and provided valuable assistance in sharpening the job profile and formulating the job requirements. Kooku’s advice led to clarity in the interview structures. The collaboration was pleasant and the process ran smoothly. We were ultimately able to recruit candidates who fit perfectly into our team, both professionally and personally. We are very satisfied with the collaboration and highly recommend Kooku.”
“Thanks to Kooku, our HR business partners have been relieved. In addition, we as a company have been able to benefit from the specific expert knowledge that Kooku has brought to our team, which has already optimized many processes. A good example of this is the improvement of the candidate experience.”
“Working with Kooku was a great help to us during an intensive recruitment phase. We are very satisfied with the results achieved and the uncomplicated and professional cooperation. The support provided by Interim Recruiting has noticeably relieved our team. It was also a very good fit on a personal level. We can imagine working with them again at any time.”
“I would like to thank you very much for the very successful work with Kooku. Thanks to Kooku’s expertise, we were able to achieve great success with 15 hires in a difficult IT environment. The integration into the overall HR process also ran efficiently and smoothly. We look forward to working together again in the future.”
“A big thank you to Kooku for the great job and the success in filling the vacancies, which were carried out with very high quality throughout the -very efficient- recruiting process. The pre-qualification and selection of candidates in particular was a decisive key – well done! The cooperation was excellent at all times.”
“Thanks to Kooku, we found the ideal candidates, both personally and professionally, without tying up additional capacity in the company. Personal fit is an important criterion for us, and Kooku’s open and personal support was a great way to achieve this.”
“The cooperation with Kooku was well organized and trustful. The Kooku team’s expertise helped us identify and address weaknesses in our employer branding and candidate approach beyond the initial briefing. This has allowed us to attract more good candidates and significantly increase our fill rate.”
How can we support you in recruiting?
Mathias Mengel
Managing Director of Kooku Recruiting GmbH
Mathias runs Kooku Recruiting Partners with a clear focus on innovative, sustainable recruiting solutions. Together with experienced interim recruiters and consultants, he supports companies in filling open positions in a targeted manner and in optimizing their recruiting strategies – individually adapted, fair and transparent.
With offices in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Vienna and Barcelona, Kooku Recruiting Partners is an operational and consulting recruiting agency that focuses on a lively, human working environment – for our clients and, of course, for ourselves.
Let’s work together to master your recruiting challenges effectively and in partnership. – We are at your side.
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How does Kooku work as a professional recruiting agency?
Whether on-site on an interim basis or remotely in the course of recruitment process outsourcing – through lean processes and intelligent search algorithms, we find the perfect specialists and executives as ideal candidates for your open vacancies – quickly and efficiently.
We relieve you from stress and pressure in your recruiting – fast and sustainable, tailored to your individual recruiting needs. We work transparently and without the usual (high) headhunter commissions.
Side-Fact: As a rule, we fill our customers’ open positions 30-60% cheaper than our competitors. usual headhunters and through an open approach to candidates with a 95% probability of being filled.
We take over adhoc the operative recruiting for you, where you need the support. With our many years of expertise, we make your company visible on the applicant market at short notice and fill your open positions within 2-3 months.
Through customized consulting services on the topics of candidate experience, employer branding, active sourcing or direct search, professional interviewing, recruitment process optimization and service provider management, we also position your company better on the employee market in the long term.
With the 10 years of know-how of our 40-strong team of professional recruiters and HR managers, Kooku is the ideal recruitment agency at your side – as well as through interim recruiters, in the short term to bridge performance peaks (e.g. as a parental leave replacement), as well as in the long term as part of recruitment process outsourcing, e.g. for taking over difficult-to-fill positions.
Our recruiters receive extensive training and ongoing on-the-job training in the following areas:
- Active Sourcing / Direct Search
- Target group-specific candidate approach, e.g. according to the AIDA method
- Candidate assessment / interviewing
- Recruiting project management and strategy development
- Key figures and KPIs in recruiting
- Self organization and time management
Our interim recruiters and RPO services are always on call. Book us immediately and convince yourself that we are your dedicated recruiting agency also in the long term for filling your open positions by strategically choosing the right recruiting strategy and recruiting channels, but also by operational implementation, e.g. by direct search and targeted candidate approach.
How high is the probability of being filled by our recruiting agency?
Take our short quiz and receive a free assessment from one of our specialist recruiters.
Frequently asked questions about KPI-based recruiting & interim solutions
What does a professional recruiting agency do?
The work of a recruiting agency primarily includes targeted candidate acquisition, e.g. by choosing the right recruiting channel or active sourcing / direct search and approaching suitable candidates.
In addition, a good recruiting agency will take care of reviewing the applications and prospects received, as well as interviewing candidates.
Together with the HR/recruiting department, a professional recruiting agency also develops an effective recruiting strategy and works with HR marketing to further develop employer branding in order to ensure an appealing candidate experience – with the aim of guiding applicants through the recruiting process in a targeted manner and without hurdles.
For this purpose, experienced interim recruiters and recruiting specialists develop a candidate persona. This is used to target the group of candidates sought by selecting the right recruiting channels / job portals or by direct search on social networks in the way candidates expect.
Many years of experience in recruiting ensure that recruiters use standardized and effective recruiting processes efficiently and market the client company optimally throughout the entire recruiting process.
What distinguishes a recruiting agency for tech companies from traditional recruitment agencies?
Tech companies need fast processes, a high culture fit and KPI transparency. Kooku delivers first candidates in ≤ 7 days, measures each phase via a dashboard and knows the Berlin tech scene thanks to its active sourcing network.
How does KPI-based recruiting actually work at Kooku?
We define target KPIs for the specific job cluster (response rate, usual time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance) before the project starts. Weekly reports show progress – so we optimize campaigns iteratively instead of hoping for “trial & error”.
When is an interim recruiting agency in Germany worthwhile?
In the event of parental leave, hiring peaks or a lack of in-house expertise. Our interim recruiters integrate seamlessly into your team and reduce time-to-hire by up to 40%.
What use is an active sourcing agency in Berlin if I am already advertising jobs?
Passive channels only reach 20% of the market. Through proactive outbound email sequencing (Ø 60 % response rate), we address latent switchers – particularly valuable for rare tech or sales profiles.
What is the best recruiting agency?
The “best” recruiting agency fulfills five criteria:
KPI transparency – clear figures on time-to-hire & cost-per-hire.
Industry specialization – experience in your market (e.g. tech, SaaS).
Flexible models – interim, on-demand or success fee.
Measurable references – demonstrably successful case studies.
Culture fit focus – open direct approach instead of mass mailings.
Kooku Recruiting fulfills all five points: KPI-based reporting, specialized project teams and culture fit guarantee. This allows you to find the right talent faster – without trial & error.
How flexible is Kooku's recruiting on demand service?
You only book the hours you really need – without long-term retainers. Ideal for 1-5 simultaneous vacancies or project peaks.
What are the advantages of recruiting consulting for SMEs?
Medium-sized companies gain process know-how, tool setups and employer branding strategies – and thus reduce their cost-per-hire by up to 60%.
Does Kooku also offer Executive Search Berlin SaaS?
Yes. Our Expert Search team fills C- and Director-level roles in the SaaS environment – combining industry network with data-driven assessment. More information can be found here: https://kooku.de/recruiting-agentur/expert-search-berater/
Would you like more information on recruiting? Then feel free to read more about it in our recruiting blog.
