Harald Köppe - 360° Recruiter / Talent Sourcer

Q: Where is Harald based?

Harald is based in Tägerwilen, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Harald speak?

Harald speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Harald have?

Harald has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Harald has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Harald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Harald's latest experience?

Harald's most recent position is 360° Recruiter / Talent Sourcer at CycloTech .

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

In recent years, Harald has worked for CycloTech , DXC Technology , CARIAD, Volkswagen Group , and T-Systems International .

Q: Which industries is Harald most experienced in?

Harald is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) . Harald also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense , Energy , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Harald most experienced in?

Harald is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Sales , and Information Technology (IT) . Harald also has some experience in Product Development and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Harald worked in recently?

Harald has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Automotive , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Harald worked in recently?

Harald has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) .

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Tägerwilen, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

360° Recruiter / Talent Sourcer

CycloTech

Led recruitment for leadership positions such as CEO, Head of Structural Enginering, Lead Hardware & Software Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, etc.
Trained the recruiting team on sourcing technology using LinkedIn Recruiter including the new AI features in Recruiter 2024

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Senior Recruitment Consultant / Talent Sourcer

DXC Technology

Led recruitment for leadership positions such as Senior SAP Architects, Data Migration Developers, HR Consultants, and FICO Consultants.
Improved DXC Technology's global IT service delivery by sourcing top talent in software engineering, including Agile Software Engineers, Cloud Architects (AWS and Microsoft Azure), and Test Managers.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Senior Talent Sourcer Premium Electric Platform

CARIAD, Volkswagen Group

Led recruitment initiatives for CARIAD focusing on Embedded Software Engineering, Quality, Security, and Safety Engineering roles.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Senior Talent Sourcer

T-Systems International

Orchestrated recruiting for the Rail & Public Transport software division, sourcing Senior Architects, Systems Engineers, and Project Managers.
Enhanced candidate experience and diversity through close collaboration with hiring managers and KPI-driven reporting.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Senior 360° Recruiter & Talent Sourcer

Lilium GmbH

Managed recruitment for various roles at Lilium, an international aerospace startup, including electronics, quality assurance, and project management.
Acted as a 360° recruiter during challenging times, including COVID lockdowns, ensuring smooth onboarding.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Global Talent Sourcer

ABB

Led global talent sourcing initiatives, worked with international corporate recruiters, and coached them to success.
Pioneered the implementation of Avature CRM/ATS, streamlining the recruitment process.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Senior Talent Sourcer

ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik GmbH

Managed recruiting for critical roles in defense & aerospace and mobility.
Used active sourcing on various platforms and held in-depth interviews.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Talent Sourcer

PAYBACK / American Express Group

Orchestrated a recruitment process outsourcing project to fill IT and product management roles.
Used active sourcing techniques on platforms like XING and LinkedIn, managing recruitment from start to finish.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Recruiter

Microsoft and Reply Germany

Recruited for roles in cloud CRM, solution architecture, project management, and consulting.

Sep 2001 - Jun 2014

12 years 10 months

Senior Sales & Recruitment Consultant

XPSNET

Developed and improved recruitment processes, candidate pipelines, and sales pipelines.
Pioneered social media recruitment on platforms like LinkedIn, XING, and Facebook since 2003.
Secured contracts with well-known companies such as Mercedes-Benz Technology, Valeo, Porsche Engineering, and ZF.

Sep 1996 - Dec 2001

5 years 4 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Recruiter

Professional Services Company Stuttgart, Germany

Managed and staffed projects such as Mercedes DigiDoc, Daimler Business TV, VW Supplier Net, and Siemens job boards.
Early implementation of web-based solutions with Netscape Enterprise Server, Oracle/Sybase database, and server-side Java, JavaScript.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (15.5 years), Professional Services (7 years), Information Technology (4 years), Aerospace and Defense (2 years), Energy (1 year), and Manufacturing (1 year).

Automotive

Professional Services

Information Technology

Aerospace and Defense

Energy

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Human Resources (25 years), Sales (13 years), Information Technology (2 years), Product Development (1 year), and Project Management (1 year).

Human Resources

Sales

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Summary

Senior Recruiter with experience in 360° recruiting including talent sourcing and an outstanding track record in renowned companies such as ABB, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, Lilium, CARIAD (Volkswagen Group).

Proficient in 360° recruiting, talent sourcing, Boolean searches, and experienced with LinkedIn Recruiter, XING / onlyfy Talentmanger, ChatGPT, Successfactors, Smartrecruiters, Greenhouse, etc.

Proven expertise in filling critical roles in corporate functions, manufacturing, engineering, software, quality, and safety engineering.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1989 - Apr 1995

Universität Stuttgart

Engineering, Information Technology & Plant Management · Stuttgart, Germany

Jun 1987 - Present

Heinrich-von-Zügel Gymnasium Murrhardt

Murrhardt, Germany · 2.2 (good)

Profile

Created

October 2023

Last Update

April 2025

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Where is Harald based?

Harald is based in Tägerwilen, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Harald speak?

Harald speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Harald have?

Harald has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Harald has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Harald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Harald be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Harald would be well-suited for roles such as: 360° Recruiter / Talent Sourcer, Senior Recruitment Consultant / Talent Sourcer, Senior Talent Sourcer Premium Electric Platform.

What is Harald's latest experience?

Harald's most recent position is 360° Recruiter / Talent Sourcer at CycloTech.

What companies has Harald worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Harald has worked for CycloTech, DXC Technology, CARIAD, Volkswagen Group, and T-Systems International.

Which industries is Harald most experienced in?

Harald is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT). Harald also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Harald most experienced in?

Harald is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Sales, and Information Technology (IT). Harald also has some experience in Product Development and Project Management.

Which industries has Harald worked in recently?

Harald has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Harald worked in recently?

Harald has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR).

What is Harald's education?

Harald holds a Bachelor in Engineering, Information Technology & Plant Management from Universität Stuttgart.

What is the availability of Harald?

Harald is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Harald?

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