Johannes Pelzer - Interim Recruiter

Q: Where is Johannes based?

Johannes is based in Grevenbroich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Johannes speak?

Johannes speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Johannes have?

Johannes has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Johannes has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Johannes may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Johannes's latest experience?

Johannes's most recent position is Interim Recruiter at CureVac SE .

Q: What companies has Johannes worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Johannes has worked for CureVac SE , Goodgame Studios , CHRONEXT , MALZERS Backstuben , and Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Johannes most experienced in?

Johannes is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Food and Beverage , and Biotechnology . Johannes also has some experience in Pharmaceutical , Media and Entertainment , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Johannes most experienced in?

Johannes is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Johannes worked in recently?

Johannes has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Food and Beverage , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas has Johannes worked in recently?

Johannes has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources .

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Grevenbroich, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 7 months

Tübingen, Germany

Interim Recruiter

CureVac SE

Filling roles in permanent and freelance contracts
Managing the end-to-end process with hiring managers and HR business partners from needs analysis to contract negotiation
Direct Search, Social Media Recruiting, Advertising, Active Sourcing
Using SAP Success Factors and LinkedIn Recruiter
Project language: German, English

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

1 year 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Recruiter

Goodgame Studios

Filling IT and finance roles in permanent and freelance contracts with international candidates via remote recruiting
Managing the end-to-end process with hiring managers from needs analysis to contract negotiation
Direct Search, Social Media Recruiting, Advertising, Active Sourcing
Process consulting during the implementation of the new ATS Softgarden
Developing the talent acquisition strategy for software development
Using Lever ATS, Softgarden, and LinkedIn Recruiter
Project language: German, English

Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

4 months

Cologne, Germany

Interim Recruiter

CHRONEXT

Filling 21 sales positions in newly launched lounges in France, the Netherlands, Austria, and Italy
Independently managing the process with hiring managers via Personio ATS
Candidate sourcing via Direct Search (Active Sourcing), Social Media Recruiting, and Advertising
Process consulting for international recruiting and employer branding
Using Google Suite, Personio ATS, and Softgarden
Project language: German, English

Jun 2021 - Present

5 years

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Interim Recruiter and Recruiting Strategy Consultant

MALZERS Backstuben

Analyzing and improving the existing recruiting strategy
Independently identifying, approaching, and recruiting candidates for key roles (Active Sourcing)
Setting up social media campaigns for recruiting and employer branding
Establishing structures and processes to build a sustainable, professional recruiting function
Coaching and training existing and new employees
Using Softgarden
Project language: German

Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

10 months

Künzelsau, Germany

Interim Team Lead Talent Acquisition and Senior Recruiter

Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH

Developing and implementing a strategy to attract and retain the personnel needed for growth targets, focusing on operational sales functions
Ensuring the filling of planned positions (approx. 60 by 03/31/2021) and preparing a recruiting push for a growth project in the Rhine-Ruhr metro area
Professionalizing the entire recruiting process, especially direct sourcing (Active Sourcing)
Defining the right target groups and channels/forums
Defining and further developing the employer brand/EVP
Developing and implementing employer marketing strategies
Leading the recruiting team (2.8 permanent FTE + interim resource 4 days/week)
Filling 93 positions and increasing the quality of applications by 24%
Using Umantis ATS, Wollmilchsau Jobspreader, MS Teams, and Microsoft 365
Project language: German, English

Jun 2020 - Present

6 years

Cologne, Germany

Recruiting Trainer and Consultant

Arbeitgebergold GmbH

Designing and delivering recruiting trainings for various end clients with a focus on active sourcing, employer branding, recruiting strategy development, and conducting interviews
Talent acquisition strategy consulting and workshops on behalf of clients
Project languages: German, English

Mar 2020 - Present

6 years 3 months

Cologne, Germany

Recruiting Coach and Career Advisor

Freelancer

Advising and developing recruiting strategies in workshop formats
Developing and delivering operational recruiting trainings
Mentoring in-house recruiting departments
Career and application training for individuals
Project languages: German, English

Mar 2016 - Mar 2020

4 years 1 month

Head of In-house Recruiting

ABLE Management Services GmbH

Direct leadership of 27 employees in applicant management/secretariat, research/active sourcing, HR business partnering, and employer branding
Reporting to the management board since 02/2017
Filled 546 vacancies across Europe in 2017
Expanded the department and introduced a team leadership structure as well as a consistent career model
Implemented a new applicant tracking system for internal recruitment
Built the internal HR consulting brand and designed an employee turnover survey
Introduced KPIs and a management dashboard for applicant management, sourcing, recruiting, and employer branding
Project "Diagnostic assessment for sales positions"
Projects to boost employer branding in close collaboration with marketing management
Developed the talent acquisition strategy

May 2015 - Feb 2016

10 months

Team Leader of Internal Recruitment

ABLE Management Services GmbH

Directly managed 7 HR consultants as interim department head

Oct 2012 - Apr 2015

2 years 7 months

HR Consultant for Internal Recruitment & Employer Marketing

ABLE Management Services GmbH

Recruiting managers, future leaders, specialists, and administrative staff for national and international offices
Sourcing, recruiting, and selecting candidates, as well as conducting interviews
Designed and launched a nationwide internal recruitment process (change management)
Participated in recruitment fairs, conducted assessment centers, benchmarks, and recruitment statistics
Filled 103 back-office positions across Europe in 2015

Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Recruitment Consultant Permanent

Robert Walters Germany GmbH

Feb 2009 - Jan 2012

3 years

Recruiter and Mentor

Hays AG

Candidate selection and recruitment as well as coordination and management of in-person and phone interviews
Compensation and contract negotiations and support of freelance IT experts during the project duration
Successful placements with clients such as IBM, Vodafone, Henkel, Deutsche Post, BWI, and Schenker
Onboarding, mentoring, and training of new employees as well as technical leadership of a four-person recruiter team
Independently designing and delivering seminars
Consistently ranked in the top 3 among recruiters in the Cologne/Düsseldorf area
Winner of the D-A-CH-wide MCR Award 2011
Generated contribution margin of €667,000 in fiscal year 2010/11

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Media and Entertainment, and Manufacturing.

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical

Media and Entertainment

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources.

Human Resources

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Dec 2006 - Oct 2009

AKAD Stuttgart

Master of Arts, Human Resources Management · Business Administration · Düsseldorf, Germany · 2,1

Sep 2000 - Mar 2005

FU Hagen

Magister Artium, Work and Organizational Psychology · Psychology and Sociology · Hagen, Germany · 1,9

Jun 1999 - Jun 1999

Pascal-Gymnasium

Abitur · Grevenbroich, Germany · 2,1

Certifications & licenses

Certified Career Coach

Rundstedt

Instructor License

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Professional Services 17 y

Avg length 2 y 7 m

Longest experience 6 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Recruiter, Interim Recruiter and Recruiting Strategy Consultant, Interim Team Lead Talent Acquisition and Senior Recruiter

Main industries Professional Services, Food and Beverage, Biotechnology

Main business areas Human Resources

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

September 2025

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Where is Johannes based?

Johannes is based in Grevenbroich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Johannes speak?

Johannes speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Johannes have?

Johannes has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Johannes has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Johannes may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Johannes be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Johannes would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Recruiter, Interim Recruiter and Recruiting Strategy Consultant, Interim Team Lead Talent Acquisition and Senior Recruiter.

What is Johannes's latest experience?

Johannes's most recent position is Interim Recruiter at CureVac SE.

What companies has Johannes worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Johannes has worked for CureVac SE, Goodgame Studios, CHRONEXT, MALZERS Backstuben, and Albert Berner Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Johannes most experienced in?

Johannes is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Biotechnology. Johannes also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Media and Entertainment, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Johannes most experienced in?

Johannes is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources.

Which industries has Johannes worked in recently?

Johannes has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas has Johannes worked in recently?

Johannes has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources.

What is Johannes's education?

Johannes holds a Master in Business Administration from AKAD Stuttgart and a Master in Psychology and Sociology from FU Hagen.

Does Johannes have any certificates?

Johannes has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Career Coach and Instructor License.

What is the availability of Johannes?

Johannes is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Johannes?

Johannes's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.