OUR MISSION
OUR VALUES
OUR EXPERIENCE
SAPHIR TEAM
Who we are - SAPHIR Germany
SAPHIR Germany is a skills-oriented recruitment consultancy that brings companies and graduates together. Our goal is to find the perfect match between companies and candidates - efficiently, individually and with a view to long-term professional and entrepreneurial development.
Our mission
We support companies in recruiting qualified junior staff and specialists - and at the same time help graduates and young professionals launch their careers. Our focus is on genuine skills diagnostics, personal advice and tailor-made placements that are both professionally and personally convincing.
Personal contact
We support clients and candidates personally, transparently and individually - for a truly suitable match.
We live for matching!
Our focus: bringing companies and talents together sustainably and precisely.
Flexibility
We adapt flexibly to new requirements and find a suitable solution for every situation - for companies and applicants alike.
Partnership contact
We work as equals and maintain long-term, respectful relationships with companies and talents.
Our values
Innovation
We use modern recruiting methods and continuously develop our processes to achieve the best results.
Tight bond
We remain close to the needs of our clients and candidates throughout the entire process and provide active support.
Speed
We react quickly and communicate clearly so that recruitment and application processes are efficient and uncomplicated.
Responsibility
We act reliably and thoroughly - every recommendation is based on a careful, competence-oriented assessment.
Our values
We live for matching!
Our focus: bringing companies and talents together sustainably and precisely.
Personal contact
We support clients and candidates personally, transparently and individually - for a truly suitable match.
Flexibility
We adapt flexibly to new requirements and find a suitable solution for every situation - for companies and applicants alike.
Partnership contact
We work as equals and maintain long-term, respectful relationships with companies and talents.
Innovation
We use modern recruiting methods and continuously develop our processes to achieve the best results.
Tight bond
We remain close to the needs of our clients and candidates throughout the entire process and provide active support.
Speed
We react quickly and communicate clearly so that recruitment and application processes are efficient and uncomplicated.
Responsibility
We act reliably and thoroughly - every recommendation is based on a careful, competence-oriented assessment.
20
Years of experience in the placement of junior staff in management positions
In 2025, we placed over 130 young professionals with our partner companies.
Applications for 2025
% Staffing Rate in 2025
Mediations 2025
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Our partner companies
Over 300 partners from various sectors
From medium-sized companies to international corporations
Diverse projects in areas such as marketing, finance, IT, HR and many more.
The SAPHIR team
We have a very open and transparent corporate culture and communication. At Saphir, you are not just part of a team, you are a member of the family. Team cohesion is very important to us.
We foster the individual and sustainable development and advancement of our employees. Every voice counts.
We don't believe in fixed working hours, we rely on trust-based working hours and try to give our employees a lot of freedom.
We are fast. We react. We are constantly evolving in order to respond to the needs of the market in the long term
Alice Wolf
Director of Talent Management – Candidate Journey
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and I also manage the team and the Candidate Journey area.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2011
Others perceive me in the office as:
Cheerful nature, organizational talent, multitasking talent
You'll often find me outside the office:
With my family, in nature, on vacation or with good food (or ideally with everything together😉)
Anja Tamm
Senior Consultant, Talent Management – Recruitment
My profile
I am responsible for:
The talent management and am also part of the recruitment team and jointly responsible for our applicant management software.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2017
Others perceive me in the office as:
Tech guru, candy lover, sarcastic
You'll often find me outside the office:
In the mountains, with the scouts or playing volleyball
I work part-time, so that's the best way to reach me:
Tuesday mornings and all day from Wednesday to Friday
Antonia Thumm
Director of Talent Management – Recruitment
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and I also manage the team and the recruitment department.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2015
Others perceive me in the office as:
Multitasking talent, organizational talent, style-conscious
You'll often find me outside the office:
Cycling, jogging, hiking and at the lake
I work part-time, which is the best way to reach me:
every day in the morning and additionally Tuesday and Wednesday in the afternoon
Britta Tichenor
Applicant management
My profile
I am responsible for:
Applicant and prospect management and am therefore usually the first point of contact for applicants.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2007
Others perceive me in the office as:
Remote artist, travel enthusiast, plant fan
You'll often find me outside the office:
Traveling or in the garden
Bruno Gross
Managing Partner
My profile
I am responsible for:
The management and making sure that everyone can work successfully and have fun.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2017
Others perceive me in the office as:
office dad, entertainer, storyteller
You'll often find me outside the office:
Walking my dog through the fields
Carolin Kellner
B2B Sales Manager (Freelance)
My profile
I am responsible for:
Building customer relationships in the B2B sector, from the initial contact to a successful partnership.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2026
Colleagues describe me as:
organized, a strong communicator, and solution-oriented
Emel Tahtali
Working Student Talent Management - Recruitment
My profile
I am responsible for:
The Support in applicant management and the active search for bachelor graduatesgraduates via various recruitment and social media channels. A joint lunch break is very important to us, so I have also taken on the role of of the Essen Representativen in the office, so that the lunch break together is relaxing for everyone 😊
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2021
Others perceive me in the office as:
style-conscious, talented organizer, food supervisor 😊
You'll often find me outside the office:
At university, as I'm actually studying full-time to be a teacher. In my free time, I like to go out with friends or to the gym to switch off and be active.
Isabella Kraus-Grygo
Director of Business Development and Operating Processes
My profile
I am responsible for:
Business Development. This means that I deal with the operational and strategic development of SAPHIR. I am particularly passionate about sales and direct customer contact.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2014
Others perceive me in the office as:
sarcastic, office reporter, storyteller
You'll often find me outside the office:
On the road! In search of both big and small adventures in everyday life.
Jessica Philipp
Talent Management Consultant – HR Marketing
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and B2C marketing. I also look after our social media channels such as Instagram and TikTok.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2022
Others perceive me in the office as:
Early Bird, Creative Thinker, Fitness Freak
You can often find me outside the office:
At the gym, with friends/family, in Ireland
Karin Ehret
Senior Administrative Specialist
My profile
I am responsible for:
Administration and supporting Bruno with various issues. I also make sure that everyone in the office is happy 😊
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2018
Others perceive me in the office as:
Office mom, cheerful nature, office reporter
You'll often find me outside the office:
In the mountains, on my bike or somewhere in the world
Luca Runck
Senior Consultant Talent Management –
HR Marketing
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and B2B marketing, and I also oversee the design and content of our incredibly cool homepage.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2021
Others perceive me in the office as:
Remote Artist, Tech Guru, Creative Thinker
You'll often find me outside the office:
At the gym, with friends, traveling, at the beach
Mario Schiocchet
Director of Talent Management –
HR Marketing
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent Management and I also manage the HR Marketing department and team.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2015
Others perceive me in the office as:
Candy lover, adrenaline junkie, entertainer
You can often find me outside the office:
At concerts, in the mountains, on my motorcycle and various bicycles
Melissa Manning
Talent Management Consultant – Recruitment
My profile
I am responsible for
Talent management and the development and professionalization of an active-sourcing strategy at SAPHIR.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2023
Others perceive me in the office as:
style-conscious, caffeine junkie, master commuter
You'll often find me outside the office:
Most likely with my two horses.
Rebecca Rodriguez
Business Development & Recruitment Specialist
My profile
I am responsible for
The area of Direct Search, i.e. our direct placements.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2023
Others perceive me in the office as:
Remote artist, multitasking talent, extrovert
You'll often find me outside the office:
Iwinter at the Christmas market, otherwise often outside on a walk. walking with my son, husband and dog
I work part-time, which is the best way to reach me:
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Saskia Rohde
Senior Consultant, Talent Management – Candidate Journey
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and applicant and prospect management. I also provide support with bookkeeping.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2013
Others perceive me in the office as:
solution-oriented, creative thinker, organizational talent
You'll often find me outside the office:
By the sea, out and about with family and friends or in the kitchen testing new recipes
I work part-time, which is the best way to reach me:
daily from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Vanessa Merk
Senior Consultant, Talent Management – Candidate Journey
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and the continuous optimization of our candidate journey. That's why I'm always happy to receive feedback on your experiences as part of our application and selection process.
I have been with SAPHIR for:
Since 2021
Others perceive me in the office as:
Organizational talent, sarcastic, travel lover
You'll often find me outside the office:
At concerts, traveling or watching Formula 1
Would you like to become part of our team? to advance Next Generation Recruiting together with us? Then please send us your application.
