HiR – The Employee Referral Program
At HiR, Röhm’s employee referral program in Germany, there are only winners – three, to be precise.
First, job seekers benefit from access to attractive opportunities. Second, employees can look forward to a lucrative bonus when their referrals are successfully placed. Finally, Röhm benefits by finding the right skilled workers for the desired activities more quickly and efficiently.
“Employees are the best ambassadors of our company. They can easily assess whether friends or acquaintances are a good fit for Röhm,” says Susan Beißmann, Head of Department at Human Resources. “We are also feeling the shortage of skilled workers and are competing for well-trained specialists. It helps us considerably when employees recommend Röhm as an attractive employer.”
HiR actively involves Röhm employees as “recruiters.” Interested parties, approached by friends, neighbors or relatives, come to the job interviews already informed and with more concrete ideas about the company.
“I had previously worked in a craft business and quickly recognized the opportunity.”
In the case of Daniel Monsch, who has been the external company coordinator for electrical assembly since September 2025, it was his brother who drew his attention to his new job. “I had previously worked in a craft business and quickly recognized the opportunity,” says Daniel Monsch. Here at Röhm, he is completing additional training alongside his job to become a master electrician, training he also needs to carry out his job as an external company coordinator.
The plant fire brigade in Worms, Germany, was also looking for reinforcements for operations inside and outside Röhm. René Herzog and Marcel Keller have been part of a highly motivated team since the end of 2025. Herzog learned about the job advertisement from a friend. “Sure, we’re on call 24 hours a day, but in the past I’ve always had jobs with emergency services. I’m used to the schedule and enjoy the challenges and the varied routine.”
The employee referral program, which is covered by a general works agreement, has been well received.
In 2025, 20% of new hires could be traced back to HiR, making it possible to fill vacancies, especially in production and logistics. Comparable referral programs also exist in China and the USA.
“Employees are the best ambassadors of our company. They can easily assess whether friends or acquaintances are a good fit for Röhm.”