Jessica Behnen

Led the implementation of SmartRecruiters and coordinated the international Workday rollout, ensuring integration between Workday and SmartRecruiters and harmonizing recruiting processes across countries. Defined reporting structures and KPIs, launched an onboarding concept and onboarded ten colleagues for a new recruiting team.

Managed end-to-end recruiting projects for sales, engineering, project management and supply chain roles, conducting market and industry analyses to identify target companies and priorities. Built and maintained long-term client and candidate networks and led contractual negotiations.

Delivered direct placement of specialists and managers in permanent roles, owning client acquisition and full-cycle recruiting from needs analysis to contract negotiation. Trained new employees and maintained client relationships to ensure successful placements.

Managed casework and legal administration for guardianship matters, preparing documentation and supporting client representation and court processes. Ensured accurate record-keeping and client coordination.

Provided family caregiving, coordinating healthcare, daily support and appointments to ensure continuity of care. Managed medication schedules and liaised with medical providers.

Completed a year-long practical training to obtain state recognition as a social worker in ambulant supported living for people with addiction (2014–2015).

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at Hochschule Emden/Leer from 2010 to 2014.

Completed state-certified educator qualification (Staatlich anerkannte Erzieherin) and Allgemeine Fachhochschulreife at Berufsbildende Schulen Papenburg from 2006 to 2010.