Sven Bunkus
Founder and Managing Director
Experience
Founder and Managing Director
Book a Freelancer
- Built a successful sole proprietorship connecting German companies with specialized HR and recruiting freelancers, taking responsibility for all business areas
- Established a network of over 1,000 freelancers and led a team of up to three independent contractors to ensure excellent results
- Developed and implemented tailored solutions to help companies quickly and efficiently scale their teams
Senior Freelance & Interim Talent Acquisition Expert
Self-Employed
- Led the entire recruitment process for companies of varying sizes and industries, from requirement analysis through sourcing and interviews to negotiation and onboarding
- Filled key roles in tech, engineering, HR, product management, and more for leading companies like GETEC (energy services), Solvay (chemical production), Contorion (e-commerce), Mobimeo (mobility solutions), and Serrala (SaaS and fintech)
- Successfully built the German team for Felyx, enabling the Dutch company's market entry into Germany
- Introduced and tailored global recruitment processes at Solvay to efficiently optimize the local recruitment structure in Germany
- Built a network of over 1,000 specialized HR and recruiting freelancers as the founder of "Book a Freelancer" to provide companies with flexible and rapid talent solutions
- Utilized AI-powered tools and modern recruitment systems to optimize talent acquisition and automate the recruiting process
- Successfully recruited high-priority roles for GETEC in Germany, Switzerland, and the Benelux region
- Gained experience in e-commerce (e.g., Contorion, KW-Commerce), software development (e.g., Mobimeo), mobility (e.g., Felyx), industrial machinery (e.g., GEA Group), food delivery services (e.g., Delivery Hero), and chemical production (e.g., Solvay)
- Assisted companies in developing employer branding strategies and optimizing recruitment processes to ensure long-term talent acquisition
Senior Recruiter
Tesla
- Managed the entire recruitment process for service locations in Germany (auto repair workshops)
- Targeted recruitment of women for Tesla Service
- Developed a recruitment strategy in 2018 to scale operations fivefold in the DACH region
Recruitment Manager
Foodora - Delivery Hero
- Managed the full recruitment process for Foodora in Germany
- Provided leadership for three recruiters
- Built the recruitment department and developed the process from the ground up
- Implemented Greenhouse globally
- Handled FTE planning
- Developed and rolled out recruitment training for managers
- Created a global recruitment vision and mission, including a "Recruiting at foodora" handbook
- Developed employer branding strategies
Recruiter
BASF
- Managed the full recruitment process for engineers (2012–2014) and financial specialists (2014–2015)
- Built the entire controlling department in Berlin with 20 hires within three months
- Transferred the accounting department from Ludwigshafen to Berlin
Summary
With over 13 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, I have successfully helped companies efficiently scale their teams.
My expertise includes implementing modern recruiting technologies and leveraging AI-powered solutions to optimize the recruitment process and identify the best talent for specific business needs.
By founding 'Book a Freelancer,' I was able to build a network of over 1,000 HR and recruiting specialists, providing companies with flexible, targeted support in talent acquisition.
Skills
Systems & Applications: Strong Knowledge Of Windows, Mac Os X, Chrome Os, And Tools Like Ms Office, Google Workspace, Sap R/3, Sap Crm, Sap Successfactors, Linkedin Recruiter, Xing Talent Manager, Personio, Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, Recruitee, Bamboo Hr, Slack, Asana, And Many Other Recruiting And Talent Management Applications.
Recruitment & Consulting Expertise: Experienced In Managing End-to-end Recruitment Processes – From Job Postings And Interviews To Offer Negotiations. Strategically Advising Companies On Employer Branding, Optimizing Recruitment Processes, And Talent Acquisition Strategies.
Industry Diversity: Extensive Experience In E-commerce, Software Development, Mobility Solutions, Food Delivery Services, Saas & Tech, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Production, And Energy Services.
Project Management: Successfully Led Growth Projects And Filled Critical Key Roles In Leading Companies Like Tesla, Delivery Hero, And Getec.
Networking & Communication: Skilled At Building And Maintaining Professional Relationships With Candidates, Business Partners, And Stakeholders, As Well As Effective Communication Throughout The Recruitment Process.
Team Leadership & Training: Experienced In Leading And Training Recruitment Teams And In Implementing Global Processes And Ats Systems.
Tech Affinity: Quick To Adapt To New Technologies And Tools, Regularly Using Ai Systems To Boost Efficiency And Implement Innovative Solutions.
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Education
Hochschule Heilbronn
Bachelor of Arts, major in Human Resources and International Management · International Business and Intercultural Studies · Heilbronn, Germany
Europäische Schule Karlsruhe
European Abitur · Karlsruhe, Germany
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