Large healthcare and social services nonprofit operating across Germany
Malteser in Deutschland operates one of Germany's largest health and social-care workforces—approximately 40,000 full-time staff plus 55,000 volunteers—deployed across emergency response, education, and community services. The hiring velocity is accelerating, with nearly half of current 95 open roles posted in the last 30 days and overwhelmingly concentrated in healthcare (44 roles). The tech stack is enterprise-standard (SAP R/3, SuccessFactors, Dynamics 365, Teams), reflecting institutional maturity, but hiring pressure and stated challenges around staffing, service expansion, and process optimization signal operational strain as demand outpaces workforce capacity.
Notable leadership hires: Managing Director
Malteser in Deutschland is a Catholic international relief organization headquartered in Cologne, operating across emergency aid, healthcare, education, and social services throughout Germany. The organization employs approximately 40,000 full-time staff and mobilizes around 55,000 volunteers to serve people in crisis regardless of religion, origin, or belief. The model is built on deep integration between paid staff and volunteer corps. The organization is recognized as a public-benefit entity; all generated revenue flows back into service delivery and expansion. Current operational focus spans youth education programs, school accompaniment services, and regional growth initiatives.
Primary systems include SAP R/3 (enterprise resource planning), SAP SuccessFactors (HR), Microsoft 365 (Office, Teams, SharePoint), Dynamics 365 (CRM), Omnitracker (ticketing/workflow), and iPads for field operations.
Approximately 40,000 full-time staff plus around 55,000 active volunteers, making it one of Germany's largest employers in health and social services.
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