Transforming Local Businesses with World-Class Executive Search
Keller is one of the top executive recruiting firms Copenhagen has to offer, with a dedicated team of recruiters who understand the ins and outs of the industry. We serve both local and international clients, and our services are tailored to our clients’ requirements to ensure optimal employer-to-candidate matching. In addition to our executive search services, we provide assistance with succession planning, onboarding, and compensation consulting, to name a few.
Copenhagen has been an important regional center of power since the 17th century when it hosted the Danish military and government. The city maintains its importance as an urban center in modern times, serving as an economic powerhouse and the seat of Denmark’s government.
The city’s economy is robust and comprises several key industries. Financial services is the most prominent, followed by information and communication technology (ICT), life sciences, and cleantech. In recent years, the pharmaceutical sector has been growing in leaps and bounds, with companies like Novo Nordisk contributing to Denmark’s economic expansion.
Copenhagen’s job market is generally strong, with a high demand for skilled workers across various sectors and a low unemployment rate. Despite this, employers still face challenges in acquiring the right people to join their teams, especially for healthcare, IT, and technical engineering roles, where the competition for talent is fierce.
Keller is poised to assist businesses in Copenhagen with navigating these problems, providing a holistic recruitment approach that considers our clients’ companies as a whole.
Keller’s search process has changed dramatically since our inception, when we employed a cookie-cutter approach to recruitment. Though we initially believed this method was sufficient, we soon realized its biggest flaw: it did not consider the unique differences between our clients’ businesses.
This resulted in a failed placement for a major client who had hired us to locate a suitable individual for a senior-level vacancy at their firm. While this was not the result we wanted for the client, we took this incident as an opportunity to reform our search process and adopt a more flexible, customer-oriented approach. This allowed us to customize our solutions to our customers’ exact needs, resulting in more successful placements than before.
This strategic shift enabled us to cement our position as a leading executive search and recruitment agency in Copenhagen, Denmark, and the rest of Europe. To make sure we continue to live up to our brand’s reputation, we are devoted to continuous learning and keeping abreast of current and emerging trends, developments, and concerns in the industry.
Keller provides personalized recruitment solutions to help businesses secure top-tier candidates who will lead their organizations to success.
To achieve this, our recruiters engage in close collaboration with our clients’ HR teams to become acquainted with their hiring processes and what distinguishes them from competitors in their respective industries.
We also assist companies in navigating other difficulties related to executive search and recruitment, such as organizational change in the form of mergers and acquisitions or leadership transitions.
When starting a new assignment, the first step we take is meeting with the client’s business leaders to establish a detailed candidate profile. This allows us to clarify the technical and soft skills they seek in applicants, as well as specifics about the vacancy itself, such as daily duties, challenges, and employment type (e.g., temporary or full-time).
Our recruitment specialists then start to scour our candidate database for professionals who match the criteria we outlined in the previous step. We also utilize advanced applicant-tracking software to sift through candidates more efficiently, increasing the speed of our search.
After identifying a suitable talent pool, we thoroughly assess each job seeker to confirm their alignment with the hiring company’s objectives and values. As part of the process, we conduct psychometric tests, behavioral interviews, and comprehensive checks of each candidate’s employment history, professional references, and criminal record.
This culminates in a shortlist of rigorously vetted candidates who have the potential to excel in their new position, which we introduce to the client for final interviews.
Keller’s ability to identify the right talent for any vacancy is made possible by our deep understanding of local industry trends, seasoned recruiters, vast professional network, and commitment to excellence. We go beyond simply reviewing resumes, ensuring the individuals we put forward align with every aspect of our clients’ requirements.
In essence, partnering with Keller guarantees you a true ally in executive search and recruitment who will ensure your human capital needs are met.
Our consultants are well-positioned to secure top candidates for career opportunities spanning several sectors in Copenhagen, including, but not limited to:
Keller has experience locating professionals for vacancies at every operational level, from junior to mid- and upper management positions. Additionally, while we primarily recruit for full-time positions, we can also source candidates for short-term, temp-to-hire, and interim roles, depending on our clients’ needs. For reference, here are some typical positions we recruit for in Copenhagen:
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Our executive search firm is at the forefront of the industry in Copenhagen and the surrounding area. Our passionate team of headhunters is highly qualified and boasts extensive experience securing the right candidates for the right jobs.
Leveraging our proven recruiting method and deep insight into local market trends, our consultants can cater to organizations spanning multiple industries and functions. They also utilize our extensive connections and partnership with NPAworldwide to contact professionals who might not be actively seeking a new job but are interested in opportunities, broadening our candidate pool.
Keller also emphasizes diversity and inclusion, employing an impartial approach that only evaluates candidates based on their professional achievements. In other words, we do our best to provide equal employment opportunities across age, race, gender, and personal beliefs.
Furthermore, our consultants understand the effect that acquiring the best professionals for your leadership team can have on your business’s performance. This translates into a commitment to delivering a professional service that fosters our client firms’ long-term growth and success.
Keller is dedicated to locating professionals who exceed our clients’ expectations and ensuring they assimilate easily into their new work environment. We accomplish this by aligning candidates’ technical expertise, character values, and work ethic with our clients’ recruitment needs and company culture.
We are committed to upholding high-quality standards and maintaining open communication and transparency throughout the search process. Our consultants are always available to answer questions, address inquiries and concerns, and provide regular progress updates. We also operate under strict non-disclosure agreements that safeguard user information.
Finally, for additional peace of mind, we pledge to find a free replacement for any of our recommended candidates who do not live up to a client’s standards or resign within the first 90 days of their employment.
Contact Keller to schedule a consultation today and let us contribute to your organization’s success.
"Our collaboration with Keller exceeded all our expectations. Their communication and dedication to delivering were outstanding."
- Josefine A., Talent Acquisition Specialist
"Keller did a fantastic job in finding top candidates for us in Copenhagen. They listened to our requirements and delivered excellent results with an extremely quick turnaround. We will certainly be looking to use them again in the future."
- Anton R., Operations Director
"The team at Keller adapted to our evolving requirements seamlessly. They demonstrated their commitment and speed in finding the best candidates for our company."
- Mads T., HR Business Partner
Whether or not paying an executive search firm will be worth it for your company largely depends on your business needs, goals, and budget constraints. As such, it is a good idea to weigh up these factors against the pros and cons of hiring one.
Hiring a headhunter to locate talent on your behalf can be a significant investment. However, the return can be substantial if you engage the right one. Also, bear in mind that headhunting and executive search is a time-consuming endeavor that demands a lot of resources from a company’s internal HR department. This means that hiring the wrong candidate can be a costly mistake.
Engaging an external headhunter can mitigate some of this risk because they often offer to find a free replacement if a candidate they recommend falls short of expectations. They can also ensure you hire the right candidate the first time, saving you money in the long run. Additionally, paying a headhunter to handle the recruitment process can allow your HR team to focus on other business initiatives.
Typically, headhunters and executive recruiters only earn money when their placements succeed. The standard fee is 20% to 25% of the total first-year salary of a successful candidate, but it can be higher or lower depending on the type of role being filled.
Keller charges an 18% success fee. Contact us for a full breakdown of our pricing structure.
Headhunters and recruiters both engage in talent acquisition, but their roles, methods, and scope of services differentiate them.
Headhunters specialize in sourcing talent at the senior executive and C-suite level. They work in tandem with clients to establish their business goals, culture, and staffing requirements. They do this to ensure the professionals they propose align with the company’s long-term objectives.
Recruiters focus on securing talent for specific job openings. Some are self-employed and work as independent contractors, while others are employed by recruitment agencies. These individuals typically work quickly to fill vacancies, especially for entry and mid-level roles.
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Our dedicated senior consultants provide attention to detail at every stage of the search process, ensuring tailored results that exceed expectations.
Leveraging our extensive network, we identify and attract world-class leadership candidates from diverse backgrounds and locations.
We offer expert guidance to optimize your HR processes, enhancing efficiency, reducing workloads, and boosting employee retention and engagement.
Our consultants work to expedite search executions. Minimizing time-to-hire while seeking the best talent in the market.
Beyond recruitment, we provide value-added services from organizational health to leadership development programs.
Keller follows the highest industry standards when searching for leaders for its clients.
We contractually commit to replacing any hire that doesn't meet expectations.
We provide comprehensive evaluations, including personality insights, for all shortlisted candidates.
We protect our clients' interests by making their leadership teams off-limits for candidate sourcing. As trusted consultants, we prioritize our clients' organizational success.
A senior consultant and their team serve as your primary point of contact throughout the search process and maintain communication with you and the new hire.
We perform extensive background checks including credit, education, criminal, and employment history verification. We also process security checks where necessary.