Talent Circus
Building teams, not filling roles.
Building teams, not filling roles.
Trusted by growing businesses and established brands
After working across agencies, startups and as a freelance talent partner, I've learned that successful hiring is rarely about finding the perfect CV.
It's about understanding the business behind the role, the dynamics of a team and the potential of the person joining it.
I work with startups, scale-ups and growing teams, combining talent acquisition expertise with a strong instinct for people and teams. I take the time to understand not only who you're looking for, but why you're hiring, what the team needs and what success in the role actually looks like.
From role definition and sourcing to candidate management and closing, I stay closely involved throughout the entire process. The better I understand your business, the more focused and effective the search becomes.
Because great recruiting isn't just about filling a role. It's about building a team that works.
Hiring is a business decision, not an HR exercise. I approach every search with a business owner's mindset — focused on outcomes, not activity.
I look beyond skills and focus on how people strengthen teams. The right hire changes the dynamics of a room — I find those people.
Close collaboration leads to faster decisions, stronger alignment and better hiring outcomes. Less back-and-forth. More results.
I leverage modern AI-powered recruiting tools while relying on human judgement and business understanding to make the right hiring decisions.
Different perspectives build stronger businesses. I actively seek talent that adds something genuinely new to your team's dynamic.
Transparent communication and honest advice for companies and candidates alike. No fluff. No filler. Just results.
End-to-end recruiting support from sourcing to signed offer. A dedicated partner for the full hiring journey.
Not sure who you actually need? I'll help define the right role, level and profile before the search begins.
Well-prepared candidates make better decisions and create better hiring outcomes for everyone involved.
Hiring doesn't have to be complicated. I invest time upfront to understand your business, team and hiring goals.
Every team is different. So is every search. But most engagements follow a similar path.
Deep dive into your business, culture and the specific gap you need to fill.
Sharpen the profile and build a tailored sourcing approach.
Active outreach to the right people — not just the available ones.
Supporting candidates and stakeholders all the way through.
Making sure the final decision is as strong as the search itself.
"Gerhild quickly understands what a role really requires and brings forward candidates who genuinely fit. Her approach is thoughtful, pragmatic and refreshingly personal."
"In terms of recruiting expertise, Gerhild genuinely cares about getting the right fit rather than just filling a role; hiring managers trusted her judgment and candidates always felt well looked after. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking to build out their HR, People & Culture, or recruiting function."
"Gerhild quickly understands what a role really requires and brings forward candidates who genuinely fit. Her approach is thoughtful, pragmatic and refreshingly personal."