Interim Recruiting
Recruiting Support in 72 Hours – No Freelancer Risk
Not just any freelancer, but a well-coordinated, full-time team—ready to support your recruiting efforts from day one.
- Find the first suitable candidates in under 7 days, remotely or on-site
- Over 20 full-time recruiters—no outsourcing
- Billed by the hour, no hidden commissions
Here's how it works
How does interim recruiting work at Kooku?
Experienced recruiters will work on your team from day one, handling day-to-day operations and providing strategic guidance as needed. You can hire them for exactly as long as you need them.
Here's how we do it
- Day 0Initial Consultation & Needs AssessmentA brief call will help clarify your requirements and determine which recruiter is the best fit for your field.
- After 24–48 hoursSuitable ProfilesYou’ll get to know the selected interim recruiters personally and put them through their paces.
- Starting at 72 hoursStart as part of the teamYour new team member will start remotely or on-site and immediately fill the open positions.
- OngoingHiring & Knowledge TransferWeekly KPI reporting, transparent management, and expertise that stays within your HR team.
What's Behind the Mission
- Full-time Recruiter, embeddedDirect contact with your team—no account manager in between.
- Active Sourcing with a Tool SuiteIncludes LinkedIn Recruiter, Xing Talent Manager, and other platforms.
- Weekly KPI ReportingTime-to-hire, pipeline status, and source performance displayed in real time on the dashboard.
- Full legal certaintyA permanent team—no risk of bogus self-employment, as is the case with freelancers.
What We Promise
- Project launch in 72 hoursRemote or on-site, with no lengthy setup phase.
- First suitable profiles in under 7 daysThanks to active outbound sourcing with a high response rate.
- 9 out of 10 positions filledAverage based on over 7,800 hires since 2014.
- Full ControlYou book by the hour and stay flexible, without a long-term commitment.
Terms and Conditions
Billing is based on a daily rate and depends on your experience level. All tools are included; there is no placement fee. You’ll receive a specific quote after the initial consultation.
What do our customers say?
“We have found our recruiting partner of choice in Kooku. In recent months, we have successfully filled over 20 highly specialized roles together – from software developers and product owners to software consultants, test engineers and AI developers.
What particularly impresses us: the target-oriented way of working, the deep understanding of our industry and the trusting cooperation that goes far beyond the usual service provider relationship. Kooku thinks along with us, manages proactively and consistently delivers strong candidate profiles.
Thanks to this partnership, we have been able to secure our growth in the long term. An unreserved recommendation – and for us a long-term recruiting partner that we wouldn’t want to be without.”
“We are very satisfied throughout with the approximately one-year collaboration with Kooku. We would particularly like to emphasize the successful support in filling positions with special requirements, both in terms of the difficulty and criticality of the roles. The proposed candidates were always a perfect fit and received excellent support – from the initial contact to the signing of the contract. We as a company also found the support to be extremely professional, appreciative and trusting. The regular, weekly exchanges played a key role in ensuring that we were always transparently informed and were able to make the right decisions together. We greatly appreciate the cooperation on an equal footing and can recommend Kooku without reservation.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
What Sets Kooku's Interim Recruiters Apart
A professionally trained, experienced team
Our full-time recruiting specialists combine many years of experience with up-to-date industry knowledge. Standardized best-practice processes and open communication within our team of more than 20 members ensure efficient recruiting and measurable results.
Fair, transparent pricing
Our rates are based on seniority, experience within the team, and the scope of responsibilities, ranging from sourcing to team leadership. All tools, our structured training program, and project experience are included. You’ll receive the detailed terms and conditions via email.
Maximum Legal Certainty
As an agency with a full-time staff, we assume the employer’s risk. There are no “bogus self-employment” arrangements, as is sometimes the case with individual freelancers. Our external data protection officer also ensures maximum GDPR compliance.
No additional broker commissions
By hiring us directly, you’ll save on unnecessary costs. Additional intermediaries typically add at least 20% to the standard daily rates. You can save this money by hiring us directly.
Kooku by the Numbers: over 7,800 positions filled, over 250 clients since 2014, 9 out of 10 positions filled, 80% of assignments from existing clients, 28-day average time-to-hire, 72 hours until project start.
Kooku by the Numbers
Why We're the Right Embedded Recruiting Partner
Do you need fast, professional support with recruiting? Then we're the partner for you.
Internally trained recruiters
Our experienced interim recruiters and consultants, who specialize in a variety of fields, are trained in-house in self-management, candidate communication, and managing entire departments. Close coordination and detailed briefings ensure that we find the right candidates for your position.
We're familiar with your department
Our interim recruiters take the time to get to know your company and the situation in your department from the ground up. This helps us determine what skills and cultural traits the new hire needs to bring to the table and who will truly be a good fit for your team structure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Interim Recruiting at Kooku:
What does an interim recruiter cost per hour?
The cost of an interim recruiter depends on their experience, specialization, and scope of services. At Kooku, we bill on a daily rate basis, with no placement fee. Our fee covers more than just working hours: a premium suite of tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, Xing Talent Manager, and a KPI dashboard—all at no extra charge—as well as full-time senior recruiters with a team track record of over 7,800 successful placements and full legal certainty with no risk of bogus self-employment. Compared to traditional headhunting, companies save 30 to 60% on costs. You’ll receive a detailed quote after a brief initial consultation.
What is Interim Recruiting?
Interim recruiting means that a company receives support from external recruiting specialists for a defined period of time, either by having them take over the entire recruiting process or by supplementing the existing HR team. Many companies turn to external recruiting support when facing staffing shortages, rather than leaving open positions unfilled for months. At Kooku, interim recruiters integrate seamlessly into your team and reduce the average time-to-hire to 28 days.
How does an interim recruiter support your recruiting team?
An interim recruiter from Kooku works directly within your HR team and provides support from the job description stage through to contract negotiations. This includes creating job descriptions, drafting job postings tailored to specific target audiences, active sourcing via LinkedIn, Xing, and other channels, pre-screening qualified candidates, and guiding you through the entire applicant selection process. In addition, our recruiters develop guidelines for optimal HR processes and analyze the talent market in your industry. The goal is a streamlined recruiting process that helps your company achieve better talent management in the long term.
What are the benefits of interim recruiting for you?
Interim recruiting offers a high degree of flexibility: You can hire qualified recruiting experts for exactly as long as you need them, without long-term contracts. Unlike traditional headhunting, you only pay for the hours actually worked, and the recruiter handles multiple open positions simultaneously. Kooku interim recruiters receive ongoing training in active sourcing, communication, employer branding, and interview techniques. By integrating directly into your team, they get to know your company culture and ensure that candidates are a good fit not only in terms of qualifications but also in terms of cultural fit. The average time-to-hire is 28 days.
What key figures does Kooku use for KPI-based interim recruiting?
We track time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate, and candidate engagement. You can view all metrics in real time on the dashboard and receive weekly reports. These KPIs are based on benchmarks from over 7,800 successful hires since 2014. On average, Kooku projects in Germany achieve a time-to-hire of 28 days.
What is the difference between an interim recruiting team and individual freelancers?
Kooku provides a permanent, well-coordinated project team of senior recruiters. You’ll receive process playbooks, weekly KPI reports, and a structured selection process focused on cultural fit. There’s no risk of bogus self-employment. Individual freelancers typically work without a scalable methodology or a suite of tools. At Kooku, all premium tools are included: LinkedIn Recruiter, Xing Talent Manager, and automation software. In addition, there is ongoing training in active sourcing, interview techniques, and labor law. Individual freelancers rarely offer these quality standards.
Does Kooku also offer interim recruiter services remotely in Germany?
Yes. Our recruiters work remotely and serve companies nationwide. A remote setup saves on travel costs and allows us to launch projects within 72 hours. Kooku operates across multiple locations—Berlin, Hamburg, and Barcelona—and has successfully filled over 7,800 positions. Quality is ensured regardless of location through weekly KPI reports and a live dashboard.
How quickly does an interim recruiting agency deliver the first candidates?
After the initial consultation, your project will get underway within 72 hours. Through active outbound sourcing, we reach out to suitable candidates in a targeted manner and continuously present you with profiles that are a good fit both professionally and culturally. Our average time-to-hire is 28 days. For interim recruiting, we work on a daily rate basis. You bear the capacity risk, but in return, you have full control over the process and direct access to senior recruiters.
Would you rather speak with us in person?
Mathias Mengel
Managing Director of Kooku Recruiting GmbH
Mathias leads Kooku Recruiting Partners with a clear focus on data-driven and fair recruiting solutions.
Together with experienced interim recruiters and consultants, he helps companies fill open positions in a targeted manner and refine their recruiting strategies. Since 2014, Kooku has supported over 250 companies in this way.
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