SAPHIR Deutschland
Talent and Career ExpertsAbout us
This is who we are
Recruitment consultancy and career coaching for young professionals!
SAPHIR Germany is the recruitment consulting company within the Steinbeis Foundation and the exclusive partner of SIBE, the School of International Business and Entrepreneurship.
SAPHIR advises and supports applicants in their search for exciting tasks and career paths.
SAPHIR advises and supports companies of all sizes in the recruitment and selection of possible candidates as well as in the retention of existing employees.
SAPHIR stands for reliable partnerships and exciting career opportunities!
SAPHIR is the specialist in the recruitment of university graduates and young professionals from all disciplines with up to five years of professional experience. Our consulting services focus on the perfect “match” of companies and candidates.
The goal of SAPHIR’s every day work is the success of its corporate customers and the active support of the careers of its applicants.
Recruiters you can trust
Our team consists of experienced and young recruiters and HR consultants.
We know the needs and requirements of our job and the challenges and expectations that our clients, both companies and applicants, have on a daily basis.
We are happy to meet them. With passion.
Applications 2023
% Placement rate 2023
Perfect Matches 2023
Interested?
Contact us for all your recruiting questions.
20
years of experience in the placement of Young Professionals in management positions
Our approach as a team
Our values
Open and transparent communication
Individual freedom to organize your working day
Passion - We love what we do
The people behind our performance
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 spirit is very important to us.
We foster the individual and sustainable development and promotion 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 to respond to the needs of the market in the long term
Alice Wolf
Director Talentmanagement – Candidate Journey
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and also lead the team and area of Candidate Journey.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2011
Others perceive me in the office as:
Cheerful, organizational and multitasking talent
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
With my family, in nature, on vacation or eating good food (or ideally everything together😉)
Anja Tamm
Senior Consultant Talentmanagement – Recruitment
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and am part of the recruitment team, I am also responsible for our applicant management software.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2017
Others perceive me in the office as:
Tech guru, candy lover, sarcastic
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
In the mountains, with the scouts or playing volleyball
I work part-time, so my working hours are:
Tuesday only in the morning and all day from Wednesday to Friday
Antonia Thumm
Director Talentmanagement – Recruitment
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and also lead the recruitment team and department.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2015
Others perceive me in the office as:
Multitasking and organizational talent, style-conscious
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
Cycling, jogging, hiking or at the lake
I work part-time, so my working hours are:
Every day in the morning and additionally Tuesday and Wednesday in the afternoon
Britta Tichenor
Applicant management
My profile
I am responsible for:
The applicant and prospect management and am therefore usually the first point of contact for all applicants.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2007
Others perceive me in the office as:
Remote artist, travel enthusiast, plant lover
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
Traveling or in the garden
Bruno Gross
Chief Executive Officer
My profile
I am responsible for:
The management board and making sure that everyone can work successfully and have fun.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2017
Others perceive me in the office as:
Office dad, entertainer, storyteller
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
Walking my dog in the fields
Emel Tahtali
Working Student Talentmanagement – Recruitment
My profile
I am responsible for:
Supporting the applicant management and actively searching for bachelor’s graduates via various recruitment and social media channels. Having a lunch break together is very important to us, so I’ve also taken on the role of food supervisor in the office so that the lunch break together is relaxing for everyone 😊.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2021
Others perceive me in the office as:
Style-conscious, organizational talent, food supervisor
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
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 relax.
Isabella Kraus-Grygo
Director Business Development and Operating Processes
My profile
I am responsible for:
The area of Business Development. This means, that I am involved in the operational and strategic development of SAPHIR. I am particularly passionate about sales and direct customer contact.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2014
Others perceive me in the office as:
Sarcastic, office reporter, storyteller
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
On the road! In search of the big, but also small adventures in everyday life.
Jessica Philipp
Consultant Talentmanagement – HR Marketing
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and the B2C marketing, I also manage our social media channels such as Instagram or TikTok.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2022
Others perceive me in the office as:
Early bird, creative thinker, fitness freak
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
At the gym, with friends and family or in Ireland
Karin Ehret
Senior Specialist Administration
My profile
I am responsible for:
The administration and support Bruno with various issues. I also make sure that everyone in the office is doing fine 😊
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2018
Others perceive me in the office as:
Office mom, happy person, office reporter
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
In the mountains, on my bike or somewhere in the world
Luca Runck
Consultant Talentmanagement –
HR Marketing
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and the B2B marketing, I also take care of the design and content of our website.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2021
Others perceive me in the office as:
Remote artist, tech guru, creative thinker
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
At the gym, with friends, in the car or at the beach
Mario Schiocchet
Director Talentmanagement –
HR Marketing
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and also lead the HR Marketing department and team.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2015
Others perceive me in the office as:
Candy lover, adrenaline junkie, entertainer
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
At concerts, in the mountains, on my motorcycle and various bicycles
Melissa Manning
Consultant Talentmanagement – Recruitment
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and the development and professionalization of an active sourcing strategy at SAPHIR..
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2023
Others perceive me in the office as:
Style conscious, caffeine junkie, master commuter
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
Most likely with my two horses
Rebecca Rodriguez
Specialist Business Development & Recruitment
My profile
I am responsible for:
The Direct Search division, so our direct placement positions.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2023
Others perceive me in the office as:
Remote artist, multitasking talent, extrovert
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
At the Christmas market in winter, otherwise often out walking with my son, husband and dog.
I work part-time, so my working hours are:
Monday to Thursday from 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saskia Rohde
Senior Consultant Talentmanagement – Candidate Journey
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and the applicant and prospect management, I also support with accounting.
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2013
Others perceive me in the office as:
Solution-oriented, creative thinker, organizational talent
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
Preferably by the sea, out and about with family and friends or in the kitchen testing new recipes.
I work part-time, so my working hours are:
Every day from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Vanessa Merk
Consultant Talentmanagement – Candidate Journey
My profile
I am responsible for:
Talent management and the continuous optimization of our candidate journey, so I am always happy to receive feedback on your experience as part of our application and selection process
I am with SAPHIR:
Since 2021
Others perceive me in the office as:
Organizational talent, sarcastic and travel lover
Outside the office, you’ll often find me:
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.