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join the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company

Are you our new colleague? We’re looking for a 

Head of Professional Talent Solutions 

how you will contribute

As the Head of Professional Talent Solutions, you will spearhead the strategic growth, profitability, and operational vision of our professional staffing and services division. By translating high-level business goals into actionable market expansion plans, you will forge lasting executive relationships, elevate customer and talent satisfaction, and introduce innovative product offerings across key sectors like Finance and HR. Ultimately, you will serve as a transformation catalyst—optimizing operational efficiencies, inspiring high-performing teams, and driving sustainable market share in a fast-paced, competitive landscape. 

your typical day includes

Your day is centered on high-level strategic orchestration and national leadership. You spend your time driving growth by designing sophisticated go-to-market strategies that solidify our position as the market leader in volume and speed. You are constantly optimizing the enterprise, challenging the status quo of our national IT platforms to drive massive scalability across the country. As a premier brand ambassador, you cultivate deep executive partnerships with marquee clients and key industry stakeholders. You also lead with impact, mobilizing large teams of operational leaders while using data-driven governance and KPIs to ensure complex, large-scale talent programs are delivered with absolute precision.

your responsibilities include

• Executing division-wide strategies for aggressive customer acquisition and sustainable revenue growth.
• Implementing end-to-end talent programs and refining national processes for maximum commercial efficiency.
• Advancing our product suite and service models to remain at the forefront of evolving global and local market trends.
• Providing rigorous oversight of budgets and P&L performance to guarantee high gross profit and business health.
• Navigating market volatility with composure and inspiring organizational confidence through every shift in the economic cycle.

your background

• Proven track record of success within the professional staffing and services industry, bringing deep domain expertise in key verticals like Finance, Healthcare, Education, and specialized professional roles. 
• You are an inspirational leader with a hands-on attitude who fosters trust and motivates large national teams to achieve a shared sense of purpose.
• Advanced experience in KPI architecture, dashboard monitoring, and the continuous improvement of complex business processes.
• A history of achieving significant organic growth and navigating high-stakes deal-making at a national level.
• Expertise in leveraging enterprise-level digital tools to enhance speed, compliance, and quality across the talent landscape.
• An exceptional ability to command a room and deliver impactful, strategic messages to diverse and high-level audiences.

together we grow. 

When you join Randstad, you join…

• A specialized team delivering tailored solutions for clients and talent, enabling meaningful impact.
• An equitable, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• A workplace prioritizing growth and empowering teams to adapt and excel.
• A company dedicated to supporting you to perform at your best.
• A commitment to pay for performance with transparency, fairness, and competitiveness.

our purpose

Our purpose is deeply rooted in the belief that by knowing our clients and talent better than anyone else, we can make connections that change lives and transform businesses. We don’t just place people in jobs; we help create futures full of possibility — for our clients, talent, and communities. 

our culture

Our culture is powered by ambition and collaboration, where everyone is driven to push boundaries and achieve success. At Randstad, we don’t settle for “good enough” — we’re committed to walking the extra mile, always striving for perfection while trusting each other to deliver results. You’ll be working in an environment that fosters both individual achievement and team success.

We want our teams and talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at randstad here.

leadership expectations

At Randstad, leadership is our shared language. Whether you are leading a team or driving your own career, you contribute to our goal of being the world's most equitable and specialized talent company. We lead across four core pillars:

1. we set direction: it is about anticipating and making decisions that will position randstad for long term success. 
2. we achieve: it is about delivering on our goals and operational excellence.
3. we care: it is about the way we collaborate and work together, creating a sustainable and healthy culture.
4. lead by example: it is about modelling the behaviors and standards we expect from others, demonstrating courage and accountability in every action.

a place for you to grow

We provide a fast-paced growth environment where your ability to adapt and contribute fuels the success of both your team and clients. We appreciate your talents and support your growth through mentorship, skill-building, and career guidance.

meaningful, competitive, and equitable rewards for your performance.

Our employment conditions reflect this; 

• competitive salary 
• variable pay for performance 
• option to take part in Randstad's success through our employee Share Purchase Plan
• growth and development opportunities in a fast changing global environment 
• an environment that promotes work life balance: flexibility with intentionality. 

If you recognize yourself in the profile above, we invite you to apply for this role. For more information you can reach out to our Global Head of Talent Acquisition: View email address on randstad.com

The recruitment procedure consists of a screening and at least two interviews. Later in the process, an (online) assessment and a job offer conversation take place.

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website: