HR-Consultants

What HR-Consultants does

HR-Consultants GmbH is a privately held, Munich-based German staffing firm founded in 1998 that specializes exclusively in placing HR and Finance professionals into interim management and permanent positions for German enterprises. The company operates a curated two-sided network of more than 2,500 personally vetted interim managers and serves customers nationwide across industries including defense, software, automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods, with named enterprise clients such as Hensoldt, MVTec, Haufe-Lexware, Scout24, Polytec, HOERBIGER, and MorphoSys.

The firm generates revenue through two professional-services streams: interim management placement fees (where the client pays the interim manager's daily rate of typically 900–2,500 EUR and HR-Consultants charges a placement/matching margin) and permanent placement / executive search fees for HR and Finance roles, with permanent searches typically completing in 6–10 weeks. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, and a sister-company relationship with Till & Faber extends Finance placement capability via cross-referrals.

Go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales supported by content marketing, SEO, three-segment email newsletters, events (HR/Finance Club, Sommerfest, Zukunft Personal fair), social media (LinkedIn, Xing, Instagram, Twitter), and a referral/word-of-mouth program. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capabilities, and no marketplace or e-commerce channel; matching is performed by senior consultants who themselves have held C-Level and leadership positions in industry. The company is management-owned, with Ulrich A. Naumann as Managing Partner and Christof Kerscher as shareholder, and operates without external private equity or venture capital.

Name

HR-Consultants

Legal name

HR-Consultants GmbH

Website

https://hr-consultants.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HR-Consultants GmbH is a Munich-based, privately-held German staffing firm founded in 1998 that places pre-qualified HR and Finance professionals into interim management and permanent roles for German enterprises, operating a 2,500+ strong curated network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR and Finance Staffing / Executive Search

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131), Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACAAAJ

Interim Executive & Fractional Leadership Placement

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Executive Search & Headhunting

SECONDARYBPACAFAC

Professional & Technical Direct Hire (IT, Engineering, Finance, Healthcare)

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Permanent Placement & Direct Hire

Keywords

• Interim management
• Executive search
• HR staffing services
• Finance recruitment
• Permanent placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Interim Management Placement Fees: The company earns fees by placing interim HR and Finance managers into organizations on a temporary basis. The client pays the interim manager's daily rate, while HR-Consultants charges a placement/matching fee. They use a two-component model with a placement contract with the client and a separate provider contract with the interim manager.
2. Permanent Placement / Executive Search: HR-Consultants charges fees for placing candidates in permanent HR and Finance positions. The recruiting process is structured and typically takes 6-10 weeks. Pricing is transparent with no hidden costs or additional commissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HR-Consultants GmbH places pre-qualified interim managers and permanent employees into HR and Finance positions at German companies. The firm operates a proprietary network of 2,500+ personally qualified HR and Finance specialists and delivers both short-term interim management assignments (covering Head of HR, HR Business Partner, Recruiter, CFO, Controller, Head of Accounting) and long-term executive search/permanent placements. All placements are conducted by senior consultants with prior C-Level industry experience, supported by profile matching, candidate presentation, and post-placement evaluation.

Product overview

HR-Consultants is a specialized staffing and recruitment agency offering two primary service lines: Interim Management and Permanent Placement (Festanstellung), both focused on HR and Finance positions. The company operates a network of 2,500+ pre-qualified interim managers and connects companies with candidates for permanent positions. The portfolio includes specialized services for roles such as Head of HR, HR Business Partner, CFO, Head of Controlling, and Head of Accounting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HR Interim Management Interim management placement service connecting German companies with pre-qualified interim HR managers for temporary staffing needs. Covers roles such as Head of HR, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Recruiter, and Payroll Manager, with typical day rates of EUR 750-1,800 depending on seniority and scope.
• Finance Interim Management Interim management placement service providing experienced finance professionals for temporary assignments at German companies. Covers CFO, Head of Accounting, Controller, Bilanzbuchhalter and other finance roles, with typical CFO day rates of EUR 1,600-2,500 all-in.
• HR Personalberatung (HR Permanent Placement / Executive Search) Executive search and permanent placement service for HR positions, matching qualified candidates with German companies seeking long-term HR talent. Recruiting process typically takes 6-10 weeks with transparent, success-based fees.
• Finance Headhunter / Personalvermittlung (Finance Permanent Placement) Executive search and permanent placement service for finance positions including CFO, Head of Finance, Head of Controlling, and Finance Business Partner roles at German companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Placement timeline: 3-10 working days for standard HR interim positions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Till & FaberminorOthersA sister company referenced in client testimonials as also providing high-quality Finance interim management and permanent placement services. The two firms work together on cross-referrals for HR and Finance mandates. Clients report good experience with both companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hays Germany: Large international staffing and recruitment firm operating in Germany with dedicated Finance, HR, and interim management practices. Direct competitor for HR and Finance permanent and interim placements.
• PageGroup (Michael Page / Page Personnel): Global recruitment firm with German operations covering Finance, HR, and interim management. Direct competitor for permanent placement and senior-level searches in German-speaking markets.
• Amadeus FiRe AG: German staffing firm specializing in Finance, HR, and interim management placements. Direct competitor for both permanent and interim HR/Finance mandates across Germany, with similar specialist positioning.
• Atreus GmbH: German provider specializing in interim management and executive search, with strong focus on C-Level and senior management placements. Highly comparable for HR and Finance interim mandates.
• DIS AG: German staffing firm providing permanent placement, temporary staffing, and interim management across multiple disciplines including HR and Finance. Direct competitor in German Mittelstand and enterprise markets.
• Robert Half Germany: Global specialist in Finance, Accounting, and HR recruitment with a significant German presence. Closely comparable for Finance permanent placement and interim mandates.
• Bridge imp GmbH: German interim management firm placing executives and senior specialists across functions including HR and Finance. Direct competitor for interim mandates in the German market.

Emerging players

• Etengo AG: German platform combining freelance and interim management placement with a digital marketplace. Competes for similar HR and Finance project mandates, though with a more technology-driven model.
• Signium International: Global executive search firm with German presence and dedicated HR Officer practice. Relevant peer for executive HR searches and senior HR leadership placements.

Broad incumbents

• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search firm with a German practice serving senior HR and Finance leadership roles. While broader in scope, it competes for the same executive-level HR/Finance mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HRC_Interim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hr-consultants-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/hr_consultants/?hl=de

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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