Weissensteiner HR

Weissensteiner HR is a recruitment consultancy founded by Ing. Gerald Weißensteiner, specialising in inverse headhunting for specialists and senior leaders across technical sectors. The company provides three core services: personalberatung (recruitment consulting) for sourcing hard-to-find specialists and executives using bespoke search strategies with fair, project-based fee structures; personalvermittlung (placement services) matching candidates with companies for rapid role fulfilment; and HR consulting focused on optimising HR processes including digital referral management, supplier evaluation, and technical training provision. Weissensteiner HR works with innovative mid-market industrial companies and international corporations seeking quality talent acquisition.

The company specialises in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, process technology, electrical engineering, automation, building services technology, and engineering support roles. Whether recruiting specialists or senior management, Weissensteiner HR identifies resource requirements quickly and frequently uncovers high-potential candidates for clients' future growth. Candidates benefit from exposure to exciting projects within leading firms, whilst employers gain access to the hidden job market through the company's extensive network and market knowledge.

Operating from Austria, Weissensteiner HR distinguishes itself through integrity, quality, and transparency. The company treats business partners as equals, providing realistic project assessments and clear feedback grounded in genuine market insight. Quality is maintained through meticulous attention and strict confidentiality in mandate handling, with the majority of work coming from long-standing clients who value the company's specialised expertise. Continuous dialogue with both companies and candidates ensures all parties remain informed throughout the recruitment process.