Harald Köppe - Interim Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Q: Where is Harald based?

Harald is based in Tägerwilen, Switzerland .

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 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . 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 Interim Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Implenia .

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

In recent years, Harald has worked for Implenia , 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 Professional Services , Automotive , and Information Technology (IT) . Harald also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense , Construction , and Transportation and Logistics .

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 Project Management and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Harald worked in recently?

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

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

Opfikon, Switzerland

Interim Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Implenia

Recruited for hard-to-fill roles at Implenia with 9000 employees at its Opfikon headquarters. Managed all stakeholders (hiring managers, candidates, coordinators, agencies, talent sourcing, contract drafting, onboarding)
Optimized the TA process by conducting talent sourcing kick-offs with hiring managers for hard-to-fill positions in corporate functions (IT, Legal, MarCom, Finance, etc.)

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Interim 360° Recruiter / Talent Sourcer

CycloTech

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

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Interim Senior Recruitment Consultant / Talent Sourcer

DXC Technology

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

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Interim Senior Talent Sourcer Premium Electric Platform

CARIAD, Volkswagen Group

Carried out recruitment initiatives focused on embedded software engineering, quality, security, and safety engineering roles.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Interim Senior Talent Sourcer

T-Systems International

Orchestrated recruiting for the rail & public transport software division, sourcing senior architects, systems engineers, and project managers.
Improved candidate experience and diversity through close collaboration with hiring managers and KPI-driven reporting.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Interim Senior 360° Recruiter & Talent Sourcer

Lilium GmbH

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

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Baden, Switzerland

Interim Global Talent Sourcer

ABB Schweiz AG

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

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Interim Senior Talent Sourcer

ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik GmbH

Managed recruitment for critical roles in defense & aerospace and mobility sectors.
Conducted active sourcing across various platforms and held comprehensive interviews.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Interim Talent Sourcer

PAYBACK / American Express Group

Orchestrated a Recruitment Process Outsourcing project to fill IT and product management roles.
Employed active sourcing techniques on platforms like XING and LinkedIn, managing recruitment from start to finish.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Microsoft and Reply Deutschland

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

Development and improvement of talent acquisition processes, candidate pipelines and sales pipelines.
Pioneering work in social media recruitment on platforms like LinkedIn, XING and Facebook since 2003.
Secured contracts with companies such as Mercedes-Benz Technology, Valeo, Porsche Engineering and ZF.

Sep 1996 - Dec 2001

5 years 4 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Professional Services Company

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

Summary

Interim Senior Talent Acquisition Partner & Talent Sourcer with a proven track record at leading companies such as Implenia, ABB, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, Lilium, CARIAD (Volkswagen Group). Skilled in 360° recruiting, business partnering, stakeholder management, talent sourcing, Boolean searches, and experienced with LinkedIn Recruiter, XING / onlyfy TalentManager, ChatGPT, SuccessFactors, SmartRecruiters, Greenhouse, etc. Demonstrated 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

University of Stuttgart

Engineering, Information Technology & Plant Management · Engineering · Stuttgart, Germany

Oct 1978 - Jun 1987

Heinrich-von-Zügel Gymnasium

Abitur · Murrhardt, Germany · 2.2 (good)

Profile

Created

October 2024

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Harald based?

Harald is based in Tägerwilen, Switzerland.

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 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. 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: Interim Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Interim 360° Recruiter / Talent Sourcer, Interim Senior Recruitment Consultant / Talent Sourcer.

What is Harald's latest experience?

Harald's most recent position is Interim Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Implenia.

What companies has Harald worked for in recent years?

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

Which industries is Harald most experienced in?

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

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 Project Management and Product Development.

Which industries has Harald worked in recently?

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

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 from University of Stuttgart.

What is the availability of Harald?

Harald is immediately available 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.