Case Study:
Hermes Germany GmbH – Active Sourcing durch Talent Partner
Initial situation:
In autumn 2022, Hermes Germany GmbH was faced with the short-term challenge of quickly and specifically strengthening the tech recruiting team. The internal capacity was not sufficient for the large number of IT vacancies.
Lösung durch Talent Partner:
Solution through Talent Partner: Florian Kress, ein erfahrener Recruiter von Talent Partner, wurde als Active Sourcer eingebunden. Er übernahm aktiv die Direktansprache (Active Sourcing) von IT-Fachkräften, identifizierte passende Talente und koordinierte den gesamten Recruitingprozess.
Results:
Time-to-hire: Reduced from ~80 days to 45 days on average.
Filling rate: Over 90% of open positions were filled successfully and sustainably.
Cultural fit & quality: A high level of fit with the existing team was achieved both professionally and personally through the focus on directly approaching candidates.
Conclusion:
Thanks to the quick training and professional implementation through Talent Partner, Hermes Germany was able to grow efficiently and cost-effectively - while at the same time ensuring quality in the recruiting process.
✅ Advantages of Active Sourcing with Talent Partner:
Cost savings: Through targeted direct contact and shortened vacancy times, an average of up to 40% of recruiting costs could be saved compared to classic job advertisements.
Time-to-Hire: The current average in Germany is around 80 days (depending on the industry). With the support of Talent Partner, this value at Hermes Germany was reduced to under 45 days.
Fill rate: Our fill rate speaks for itself: We have successfully and sustainably filled over 90% of advertised positions. We place particular emphasis on long-term fit – both professionally and culturally.
