Susanne Meyerdierks - Senior Interim Recruiter; Recruiting & Employer Branding Consultant; Online Webinar Speaker

Q: Where is Susanne based?

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

Q: What languages does Susanne speak?

Susanne speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Susanne have?

Susanne has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Susanne has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Susanne may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Susanne's latest experience?

Susanne's most recent position is Senior Interim Recruiter; Recruiting & Employer Branding Consultant; Online Webinar Speaker at Self-Employed .

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

In recent years, Susanne has worked for Self-Employed .

Q: Which industries is Susanne most experienced in?

Susanne is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Utility Services . Susanne also has some experience in Retail and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Susanne most experienced in?

Susanne is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Project Management , and Operations . Susanne also has some experience in Sales , Marketing , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Susanne worked in recently?

Susanne has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Susanne worked in recently?

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

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Ottersberg, Germany

Experience

May 2020 - Present

5 years 10 months

Senior Interim Recruiter; Recruiting & Employer Branding Consultant; Online Webinar Speaker

Self-Employed

Employer Branding (internal and external, career pages, applicant tracking systems, job ads, visibility)
Candidate Experience (recruiting processes, documents, candidate outreach, onboarding)
Senior Interim Recruiting (point of contact, candidate handling, job postings, interviews, active sourcing)
Webinar speaker on Employer Branding and Recruiting

Selected projects:

Interim senior recruiter for a global industrial group (worldwide, 24 hours/week): 360-degree recruiting for engineering, technical IT, specialists and managers, ad management, active search, online and on-site interviews, candidate handling, hiring 15-20 employees per year, project duration close to 3 years
Interim senior recruiter for a tax consulting firm (6 locations, 70 employees): advising on employer branding, career pages, job ads, wording, ad management, employee referral activation, end-to-end recruiting, hired 20 employees in 4 months, increased applications from 3-4 to 20-40 per month
Recruiting consulting for medium-sized companies with multiple branches (remote + on-site): current state analysis, development and implementation of measures
Consulting for medium-sized companies on career pages, job ads, and external branding (100% remote): current state analysis, competitor comparison, recommendations, implementation support

Online webinar topics: Employer Branding; optimizing career pages; effective job ads; candidate journey; successful active searching; digital talent acquisition

May 2018 - Apr 2020

2 years

Head of Applicant Management and Recruitment Marketing

Dipl.-Ing. H. Sitte GmbH & Co KG

Overall responsibility for applicant management and recruitment marketing for the Sitte Group (30 branches, 1,200 employees)
Functional responsibility for 4 regional applicant management team leads
Coordination with regional managers and department heads
Analysis of processes and workflows in applicant management across regions / in the engineering division
Development of an applicant management guide within the team (workshop)
Development of overarching strategies (trade fairs, framework agreements, advertising media, processes, process times)
Analysis of 7 applicant tracking system vendors, comparison of features, selection of 3 favorites
Monthly analysis and comparison of applicant numbers, media evaluations, performance by region
Participation in recruitment fairs

Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

7 months

Project: Website Renewal

Dipl.-Ing. H. Sitte GmbH & Co KG

Redesigned the corporate group's homepage and two switchgear manufacturing companies' websites with minimal budget (no agency)
Independently trained in web design
Created comprehensive desktop and mobile versions
Developed the basic structure, layout, text, and images, followed by implementation by IT staff

Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

1 year 4 months

Strategy & Sales Management

Dipl.-Ing. H. Sitte GmbH & Co KG

Presentation of sales goals, milestones, and individual targets
Conducting presentations and workshops (initial client meeting, iceberg theory, sales strategies, trade show preparations)
Data analysis and reporting for executive management
Development of the group's wording (communication, terminology)
Development and implementation of a trade show booth concept (layout, size, elements) for all regions in collaboration with an agency
Partial handling of marketing tasks (flyers, external branding, signage, banners, promotional materials)

Nov 2009 - Jan 2014

4 years 3 months

Head of Engineering Division

Dipl.-Ing. H. Sitte GmbH & Co KG

Set up the engineering staffing services business unit for Northern Germany (electrical engineering for shipbuilding, offshore, energy, nuclear power plant technology, industry)
Built project and internal office/sales teams
Developed external branding including marketing
Developed and implemented engineering processes
Established contract management, terms and conditions, and documentation
Built business relationships with medium-sized companies and corporations
Set up a technical office with a drafting team for shipbuilding
Managed internal and external personnel, responsible for up to 40 employees
Full responsibility for revenue, costs, and profit
Negotiated framework and individual contracts, risk management
Direct coordination with executive management and collaboration with other divisions
Organized and coordinated events and activities for clients and employees, participation in trade shows

Jun 2004 - Oct 2009

5 years 5 months

Senior Sales & Team Manager (initially Team Lead)

Yacht Teccon Engineering GmbH & Co.KG

Department: Electrical Engineering and Technical IT
Customer and project acquisition (corporations, mid-sized companies)
Contract and price negotiations, contract finalizations (including framework agreements)
Customer support and ensuring project implementation
Project assignment and collaboration with freelancers
Candidate selection, conducting interviews, hiring new team members
Team leadership: motivation, feedback, performance and salary discussions, managing up to 32 employees and freelancers
Responsible for €2M in annual revenue
Special project: introduction to nuclear power plant technology, qualifying the company for work in nuclear power plants, integrating special procedures (radiation passports, dosimeters)

Apr 2004 - May 2004

2 months

Marketing/Sales

Freelancer

Sep 2001 - Mar 2004

2 years 7 months

District Manager

Rewe AG

May 2000 - Aug 2001

1 year 4 months

Trainee

boco GmbH (Hanielkonzern)

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 Manufacturing (12.5 years), Professional Services (11.5 years), Utilities (4 years), Retail (2.5 years), and Construction (2 years).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Utilities

Retail

Construction

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 (17.5 years), Project Management (9.5 years), Operations (8 years), Sales (7 years), Marketing (3.5 years), and Strategy (1.5 years).

Human Resources

Project Management

Operations

Sales

Marketing

Strategy

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1995 - Oct 1999

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · good

Sep 1982 - Jun 1995

High school diploma · Primary, Secondary and High School · Kyritz, Germany · good

Certifications & licenses

Employer Brand Manager Certification

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Where is Susanne based?

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

What languages does Susanne speak?

Susanne speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Susanne have?

Susanne has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Susanne has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Susanne may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Susanne be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Susanne would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Interim Recruiter; Recruiting & Employer Branding Consultant; Online Webinar Speaker, Head of Applicant Management and Recruitment Marketing, Project: Website Renewal.

What is Susanne's latest experience?

Susanne's most recent position is Senior Interim Recruiter; Recruiting & Employer Branding Consultant; Online Webinar Speaker at Self-Employed.

What companies has Susanne worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Susanne has worked for Self-Employed.

Which industries is Susanne most experienced in?

Susanne is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Utility Services. Susanne also has some experience in Retail and Construction.

Which business areas is Susanne most experienced in?

Susanne is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Operations. Susanne also has some experience in Sales, Marketing, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Susanne worked in recently?

Susanne has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Susanne worked in recently?

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

What is Susanne's education?

Susanne attended education in Business Administration.

Does Susanne have any certificates?

Susanne has 1 certificate: Employer Brand Manager Certification.

What is the availability of Susanne?

Susanne is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Susanne?

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