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Freelance Talent Partner · Gerhild Lanegger
Talent
Talent
Circus
Building teams,
not filling roles.
Building teams,
not filling roles.
Trusted by growing businesses and established brands
I'm a Freelance Talent Partner and Team Builder.
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.
Average time to hire
From search kick-off to accepted offer.
Get to know your business, team and hiring needs.
Align on the role and build a tailored sourcing strategy.
Identify and connect with the right people.
Keep candidates and stakeholders aligned throughout.
Support the final decision and offer.
Building teams starts long before the hire. Every engagement is tailored to your business, your team and your goals.
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.
"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. With her HR and People & Culture expertise, Gerhild partnered with senior leadership and Heads of Departments to ensure business strategy was translated into world-class support for our people."
"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 supported us in recruiting for several engineering positions at our new Tech Hub in Athens. Thanks to her exceptional dedication and deep understanding of our requirements, we were able to fill these positions quickly and successfully, despite entering a new and highly competitive talent market."