Benedikt Benninghaus
About Benedikt Benninghaus
Benedikt Benninghaus serves as the Head of Recruiting at Windhoff Group, where he has worked since 2019. He focuses on human-centered recruitment processes and effectively utilizes data and marketing methods to enhance recruitment strategies.
Current Role at Windhoff Group
Benedikt Benninghaus serves as the Head of Recruiting at Windhoff Group, a position he has held since 2019. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Gescher, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. In this role, he emphasizes the importance of centering recruitment processes around human needs, ensuring that candidates feel valued and understood throughout their journey.
Previous Experience at Windhoff Group
Prior to his current role, Benedikt Benninghaus worked at Windhoff Group in various capacities. He served as Leitung Marketing from 2020 to 2023, where he focused on integrating marketing strategies into recruitment processes. He also held the position of Senior Recruiter from 2016 to 2018, during which he developed his expertise in recruitment practices and candidate engagement.
Background in Recruiting
Before joining Windhoff Group, Benedikt Benninghaus worked as Projektleiter Recruiting at Bröer & Partner GmbH & Co KG from 2014 to 2016. In this role, he managed recruitment projects and contributed to the development of effective hiring strategies. His experience in various recruitment roles has shaped his understanding of effective data utilization in the hiring process.
Education and Expertise
Benedikt Benninghaus studied at WWU / PTH Münster, where he focused on Theologie and achieved a Diplom from 2008 to 2014. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, which he applies to his recruitment strategies. He is particularly passionate about developing target group understanding and selecting appropriate communication methods.
Recruitment Philosophy
Benedikt Benninghaus places a strong emphasis on the human aspect of recruitment. He implements aptitude diagnostic procedures to ensure that candidates are well-suited for their roles. He also observes online trends and applies innovative marketing methods to enhance recruitment efforts. He identifies key qualities in employees at Windhoff Group, such as personal engagement and team value creation.