Retained Services

Saving you time, effort, and money in the recruitment process

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At EMEA Recruitment, we believe that it is fundamentally important to listen first and then challenge our clients to ensure the best solution is provided. This is a key factor in building long-term relationships.

In 2019, we launched our Retained Service offering, which provides a dedicated search/headhunting approach to save you time, effort, and money in your recruitment cycle. 

Our specialist Consultants recruit in Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the Nordics, but have also worked with clients in the UK, USA, Austria, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia. 

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We understand that the hiring needs of a global business can be broad, stretching across a wide geography and potentially requiring some niche skillsets. Some roles need expert support and advice. 

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We specialise in sourcing candidates for roles within the following discplines:

  • Finance & Accountancy
  • Human Resources
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Operations
  • Finance Leadership 

 

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c.€80,000 + bonus/benefits
Posted yesterday

EMEA Recruitment is working with a highly desirable brand as they look to recruit a Total Rewards Lead for their European region.

This newly created role offers a great opportunity to implement a robust reward framework as well as introduce creative reward strategies that link to the values and mission of the business.


As the Total Rewards Lead, you\'ll be responsible for all aspects of Reward including compensation, benefits and international mobility. You will also contribute to driving the total rewards agenda across the region to help shape an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities of Total Rewards Lead:

  • Partner with the People & Culture Director to define an equitable and inclusive reward strategy
  • Develop, manage, and update equitable compensation architecture including job grading and levelling
  • Lead the salary review and bonus processes
  • Partner with Finance and Business Partner teams to drive budget planning
  • Lead the design, rollout, and management of inclusive benefits and leaves programs that reflect company culture
  • Provide advice and support to Business Partners and Recruiters on pay decisions, total rewards programs and job evaluations

Experience required:
  • Experience in all aspects of reward across multiple countries in Europe
  • In-depth knowledge of reward best practices, trends and regulations
  • Experience with compensation insights platforms e.g. Radford, Mercer, WTW
  • Proficiency in job evaluation and job analysis systems
  • Strong collaborator
  • Analytical and able to leverage data and insights to drive solutions
  • Ability to offer creative and unconventional ideas
  • Fluent in English, an additional European language is advantageous 

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

€60,000 + hybrid working
Posted 2 days ago

EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with a large FMCG organisation seeking a new Payroll Team Lead to join their growing team of payroll experts in their Paris office.  

The Payroll Team Lead will manage a small team of experts to ensure payroll is compliant and provide employees with fast and accurate internal information.

You will work with the Payroll Manager and other payroll experts, as well as lead the skills development of teams in France and the Netherlands.


This is a great challenge for a Payroll Specialist looking to advance their career in an expanding business.

This role is hybrid working with three days in the office and two days from home.

Responsibilities of Payroll Team Lead:

  • Prioritising and coordinating tasks and responsibilities within your team
  • Involve your team in the thought process and actively contribute to the development of new ideas
  • Quality, timing and thoroughness of support provided to all employees
  • Ensuring written procedures, processes and work instructions are up-to-date and available
  • Translates Group HR policy into local policy, sets and achieves targets
  • Alignment of local legislation for all HR administration processes (central and local)
  • Ensures an accurate and timely payroll process frequently
  • Coordinates payroll administration verification and control activities

Experience Required:
  • Proven experience managing a team of Payroll experts within a multi-site international group
  • In-depth knowledge of French payroll rules and regulations
  • Expertise in Payroll and HR systems, including SAP/ECP
  • Knowledge of European tax, social security and payroll processes is essential
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Fluent in English and French

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
 

Competitive + benefits + hybrid working
Posted 4 days ago

Our client, a leading brand operating within the consumer goods industry, has had phenomenal success offering disruptive innovation in an established market. Due to a recent promotion, we are currently recruiting an FP&A Manager to join their central finance function. This is a unique opportunity to join an expanding and ambitious organization.

This is a great opportunity for a driven, future leader to develop their career with the growth of the business in a dynamic and shifting sector.

Your role will include, although will not be limited to:

  • Business partnering with senior-level stakeholders
  • Carrying out risk and opportunity analysis to ensure the business can maximise returns and mitigate risks
  • Providing monthly/quarterly reporting and variance analysis
  • Providing financial analysis to support decision-making regarding new business opportunities
  • Updating and verifying relevant forecast submissions on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
  • Commercial and financial stakeholder engagement and management
  • Ad hoc financial analysis as required

Requirements:
  • A recognized professional qualification (RA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) is required
  • 5+ years’ experience in a similar position
  • Fluency in English
  • Experience with ERP systems and knowledge of local and US GAAP
  • Proven ability to build relationships at all levels of an organization
  • High level of honesty, integrity, commitment, and responsibility

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Up to €52,000
Posted 5 days ago

EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with a growing international organisation seeking a Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist will join a team of HR and payroll professionals based in the Paris office.

You will manage outsourced payroll controls for a large volume of payslips, so experience in a fast-paced working environment is key!


Working with the Payroll Manager and other Payroll experts, you’ll lead the development of the team\'s skills in France and the Netherlands.

This is a great challenge for someone looking to take the next step in their career and be part of an expanding business.

This role is hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.


Responsibilities of Payroll Specialist:

  • Guarantee compliance with methods/procedures to the external service provider
  • Ensuring and managing outsourced payroll controls, managing sick leave and various absences
  • Ensure customer relations by being one of the main contacts for managers
  • Participating in the implementation of effective control tools and measuring the quality and performance of the service provider (indicators/dashboards)
  • Produce social security returns
  • Participate in cross-functional HR and Payroll projects, in particular, the payroll internalisation project
  • Working with the Payroll Manager and the other Payroll Experts, lead the development of the skills of the teams in France and the Netherlands
Experience Required:
  • Minimum of 3 years of industry experience working in international payroll ideally in FMCG
  • You have a good command of office automation tools (Word, Excel, etc.) and ideally SAP payroll and ATM software
  • Fluent in French and English
  • Team spirit and the ability to summarise are essential assets for this role

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
 

€105,000-135,000 + 15% bonus and benefits
Posted 5 days ago

EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with an international manufacturing organisation as they look to recruit a Head of HR.

The Head of HR will be end responsible for HR across several manufacturing facilities across Europe and will play a key role in the future development of the business.

The role requires someone who enjoys balancing strategic HR development with tactical interventions. A strong background in Industrial Relations is also required.

Responsibilities of Head of HR

  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company\'s business objectives across their European manufacturing sites
  • Lead talent initiatives to build a high-performing workforce
  • Manage employee relations, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations
  • Manage the relationships with Works Council and Unions where relevant
  • Oversee performance management processes to ensure continuous improvement
  • Lead organizational change initiatives, providing guidance and support to managers and employees during periods of transition
  • Leading a HR team across multiple locations

Experience required:
  • Proven success in a HR Leadership role supporting manufacturing sites
  • Experience dealing with Works Council, Unions and CLAs
  • Able to balance strategy and hands-on HR requirements
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • In-depth knowledge of labor law
  • Fluent in Dutch and English

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
 

Confidential salary
Posted a week ago

EMEA Recruitment has partnered with a long-standing and well-regarded multi-national client in the manufacturing industry in its search for an HR Director to be based in the Paris area of France.

This role reports directly to the General Manager of the Business Unit.

Our client is looking for a driven professional with global experience to undertake the responsibility of developing strategy and processes, whilst ensuring best practices, with the ability to be hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities of the HR Director:

  • Deliver HR leadership and coaching to the Business Unit leadership team, partnering with the GM of the BU
  • Advise on staffing/restructuring and produce HR-related action plans aligned with business objectives
  • Deep involvement in effective organisation design principles and processes
  • Challenge and influence leadership, processes and practices across the business
  • Support all aspects of talent management, including talent acquisition and development, and address co-worker performance, potential, succession planning, forecasting and executing those plans
  • Ensure a strategic approach to full compensation and total rewards management

Required experience:
  • Demonstrable experience of improving HR leadership within a manufacturing environment
  • Understanding of how to lead key HR processes and cross-functional projects, including restructuring and organisational programs
  • Experience with French and general European Labour Law
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills coupled with leadership experience
  • Strategic mindset with a hands-on attitude
  • English and French fluency is mandatory

 

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.