Case Study
How relokate enables Marquardt to seamlessly hire and relocate top engineers from Tunisia to Germany
Struggling to find qualified tech talent in Germany? Discover how we solved this challenge for a global leader in mechatronics — relocating 20+ engineers and their families in just 8 weeks on average.
“relokate's expertise and thorough approach made the entire relocation process effortless for our new hires. Their comprehensive services ensured that our employees and their families felt supported every step of the way, allowing them to settle in quickly and focus on their work. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in this critical hiring initiative.”
Nadine Heinemann
HR Business Partner, Global Mobility — Marquardt
Candidate perspective
“relokate made the hard parts feel easier. They were organized, helpful, and always kept me updated. From visa to address registration, they helped me with all steps. I absolutely recommend working with relokate.”
Ibtihel
Relocated to Germany via Marquardt
About Marquardt
Marquardt is a global leader in mechatronics, employing over 10,200 people worldwide. The company specialises in developing and manufacturing electromechanical and electronic switches and systems for the automotive, household appliance, and industrial sectors. To support its growth and innovation, Marquardt decided to hire engineers from Tunisia, leveraging the expertise of relokate for a seamless relocation process.
The challenge: expanding the talent pool with seamless transitions
Marquardt aimed to expand its talent pool by hiring skilled engineers from Tunisia. The company organised a hiring event in Tunis, where their Talent Acquisition Team promoted Marquardt and conducted on-site interviews. The challenge was to ensure a smooth transition for the newly hired employees and their families to Germany, covering all aspects of relocation — from visa applications to settling in.
- 20+ engineers and their families needed to relocate simultaneously
- Navigating complex visa and residence permit requirements for Tunisian nationals
- Supporting families with housing, school placements, and integration
- Managing multiple relocations in parallel without losing visibility or control
- Ensuring fast onboarding so engineers could start contributing immediately
The solution: comprehensive relocation by relokate
Marquardt chose relokate for its comprehensive and personalised relocation services. relokate provided end-to-end support, ensuring that the new employees and their families could transition smoothly to their new lives in Germany:
Obtaining pre-approval from German authorities via the Beschleunigtes Fachkräfteverfahren to expedite the entire process.
Visa applications for employees and families
Handling visa applications for all 20+ engineers and their family members in parallel — spouse visas, dependent visas, and Blue Card applications.
Health and travel insurance
Arranging health and travel insurance to cover the initial period in Germany, ensuring compliance from day one.
Organising temporary housing solutions until permanent residences were found — compliant with Berlin and Stuttgart rental regulations.
Setting up German bank accounts, assisting with Anmeldung (apartment registration), and applying for tax IDs and social security numbers.
Tax and social security guidance
Explaining the German tax and social security system to each employee, ensuring they understood their payslips and obligations.
Managing the conversion from visa to residence permit at the local Ausländerbehörde for all employees and family members.
Settling-in and integration support
Helping families find schools, navigate daily life, and integrate into German society. Job coaching for spouses entering the German job market.
All managed through one platform
Marquardt's HR team tracked all 20+ cases in the relokate dashboard — with live case tracking, document handover, and weekly status calls. No spreadsheets, no email chains.
See it in action
Marquardt's HR team tracked all cases in the relokate dashboard
Results
Through the collaboration with relokate, Marquardt successfully hired and relocated over 20 engineers and their families from Tunisia to Germany. The comprehensive support ensured that the new employees could focus on their roles without the stress of managing the complexities of international relocation.
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Engineers relocated | 20+ (with families) |
| Average relocation process | 8 weeks |
| Cost savings vs. in-house | 72% |
| Visa success rate | 100% |
| Families settled before first workday | 95% |
| Employee satisfaction | Enhanced retention and team performance |
What they said
“relokate made the hard parts feel easier. They were organized, helpful, and always kept me updated. From visa to address registration they helped me with all steps. I absolutely recommend working with relokate.”
Ibtihel
Senior Software Developer — Marquardt
