Nikolaus Kleis

Doer
DISC Type : sd

Talent Acquisition Consultant at ActiveOps

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Nikolaus Kleis is an experienced Global Talent Acquisition Leader specializing in the clinical research and software sectors. With Masters degrees from the University of Reading and Eindhoven University of Technology, he has built and led global recruiting teams across the US, Canada, UK, EU, and APAC. Colleagues describe him as result-oriented, hardworking, professional, and trustworthy.

He has openly shared his personal two-year journey of navigating the job market after his role was eliminated, demonstrating significant resilience and transparency.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Strategic Planner

Fast-paced

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Global TA Strategy
He has extensive experience building and leading talent acquisition functions globally, managing teams responsible for over 300 hires annually across multiple continents.
Clinical & Software
His professional headline and current focus are centered on talent acquisition specifically for the clinical research and software industries.
TA & HR Consulting
As an independent consultant, he provides embedded recruitment, interim leadership, and HR support like creating employee handbooks for various industries.

Media Appearances

Nikolaus has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Talent Acquisition Consultant at ActiveOps
8-2023
Independent Talent Acquisition Consultant at NKconsultant
10-2021 - 5-2023
Associate Director, Talent Acquisition at Veristat
1-2021 - 10-2021
Manager, Talent Acquisition at Veristat
1-2018 - 10-2020
Global Talent Acquisition Manager at Alfresco

Education

2009 - 2010
master from University of Reading
2007 - 2009
Master from Eindhoven University of Technology

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Insights For Selling To Nikolaus

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nikolaus is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nikolaus

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nikolaus move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Nikolaus take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Nikolaus

Personality Compatibility


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