Recruitment Agency in Italy
Local talent. Compliant hiring. Human support. Find, hire and onboard the right people in Italy without losing time in local complexity.
Recruiting in Italy requires more than posting a job ad
Hiring in Italy is not only a sourcing challenge. It is a market, language, contract and compliance challenge. The Italian labour market is relationship-driven, regionally diverse and strongly shaped by contract expectations, notice periods, compensation structure and industry-specific talent pools.
International employers often underestimate how much local context affects candidate attraction and acceptance. Salary benchmarks, benefits, remote work expectations, language requirements and contract type can all influence whether the best candidates respond, engage and sign.
PeoItaly brings local recruitment knowledge together with employment infrastructure, so the process does not stop at the shortlist. We help you move from role definition to candidate search, selection, offer, onboarding and long-term employee support.
One partner, from search to signed contract to first payslip
Peoitaly is your specialized local partner for supporting international companies that want to enter, operate, and expand in the Italian market.
talent sourcing + EOR
One partner, from search to signed contract to first payslip
What PeoItaly manages for you
From role definition to signed offer
Bilingual recruitment
A recruitment process in Italian and English, designed for international hiring teams working across borders.
Talent sourcing & Headhunting
Sourcing and Headhunting across IT, engineering, life sciences, green tech, sales, customer service, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and business services.
Candidate screening
Screening focused on skills, motivation, availability, salary expectations and cultural fit — not just keywords on a CV.
Offer & onboarding
Offer and onboarding support aligned with Italian employment standards and candidate expectations.
Add our Employer of Record service
Employ the selected candidate through our EOR if you want to hire in Italy without opening a local entity.
talent sourcing + EOR + hr outsourcing
We help you find the right candidates, employ them even without a local legal entity, and manage ongoing HR activities.
From Talent Sourcing and Employer of Record services to HR outsourcing, we handle Italian employment compliance and administration so you can focus on growing your business.
Where we source Italian talent
Engineering
We specialise in the search and recruitment of highly qualified engineering professionals across a wide range of technical disciplines.
Our expertise is particularly strong in construction and complex project environments, where we support international companies in identifying professionals for both technical and project-management roles.
We recruit profiles including Project Managers, Electrical Engineers, Construction Managers, CSA Engineers, QA/QC Engineers, EHS Advisors, Project Planners and Cost Management professionals, supporting our clients throughout the hiring process and ensuring compliant employment in Italy.
Other sectors
- IT & software — Software engineers, DevOps, data & QA specialists
- Green tech & energy — Renewable energy, process & environmental engineers
- Pharmaceuticals — Regulatory affairs, quality assurance & production specialists
- Sales — Account executives, business development & channel managers
- Healthcare — Clinical, medical affairs & healthcare operations roles
- Life sciences — R&D scientists, clinical research & lab specialists
- Customer service — Multilingual support, customer success & operations
- Business services — Finance, HR, legal & administrative professionals
A clear path from role briefing to onboarding
Define the role
Role, location, seniority, compensation range and hiring timeline, agreed together.
Map the market
We map the Italian talent market and build a sourcing strategy by role, industry and region.
Source & screen
We source and screen candidates in Italian and English, then deliver a qualified shortlist.
Coordinate & offer
We coordinate interviews, feedback, technical steps and offer negotiation.
Onboard compliantly
Contract setup and HR handover once the candidate is selected — via EOR if you need it.
Built for international companies hiring in Italy
- Hiring your first employee in Italy and needing a low-risk route
- Needing a local Italian point of contact for employment questions
- Scaling a remote team with clear payroll, contracts and HR
- Testing the Italian market before registering an entity
Frequently asked questions
Recruitment in Italy — your questions
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