Sowelo Consulting — IT Recruitment Poland and Executive Search (Krakow)
IT recruitment, executive search, and RPO services for companies expanding their teams in Poland and across the region. Based in Krakow, we deliver recruitment projects nationwide.
Headhunting in Poland
Headhunting services in Poland focus on major urban centers like Krakow, Warsaw, and Wroclaw, which are hubs for IT, BPO/SSC, manufacturing, and logistics. There is high demand for developers, cybersecurity specialists, and cloud engineers.
- Key sectors: IT, BPO/SSC, manufacturing, logistics, and skilled blue-collar positions.
- Poland is often called the “IT hub of Europe,” attracting constant project inflow.
- Collaboration models: Direct/Executive Search, RPO, IT Contracting, Talent Market Mapping.
Process: briefing → market mapping → direct search → shortlist → interviews → offer and guarantee.
Main Benefits
- Fast access to IT/Telco candidates and mid- to senior-level management professionals.
- Reduced time and recruitment costs through RPO and IT Contracting models.
- 6-month guarantee for business clients.
We support cultural fit and long-term team retention.
How the Service Works
In Executive Search, we conduct direct sourcing of both active and passive candidates, beyond standard job postings. In RPO, we assign recruiters and tools to manage selected stages of your hiring process.
Measurable Results
- Shortlist delivered within 5–10 business days for IT and specialist roles.
- 20–35% reduction in time-to-hire through the RPO model.
- Lower fixed employment costs via IT Contracting for 3–9 month projects.
We provide weekly reports with candidate pipeline, sources, and progress updates.
Why It’s Worth It
We combine direct search, talent mapping, and competency assessment. Our step-by-step model ensures transparency and predictability throughout the process.
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- ABOUT US: Who we are?, Our team
- SERVICES: Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Executive Search – Sowelo Insight, Recruitment Process Assessment, Talent Market Mapping, IT Recruitment Poland, Employer Branding, IT Contracting
- INDUSTRIES: IT/Telco, Renewable Energy, Professional Services, Finance and Banking
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Pricing and Availability
Fees depend on the role profile, collaboration model, and project urgency. Below are approximate market ranges for Poland.
- Executive Search: 15–25% of the candidate’s annual salary.
- RPO: 12,000–28,000 PLN per month per dedicated recruiter (minimum 2–3 months).
- IT Contracting: 800–1,600 PLN per specialist per day; projects typically last 3–9 months.
- Talent Market Mapping: 6,000–15,000 PLN for 2–4 weeks of work.
Team availability confirmed within 24–48 hours of receiving your brief.
Delivery Timeframes
We establish SLAs during the briefing stage with the hiring manager. Below are standard delivery ranges.
- IT shortlist: 5–10 business days.
- End-to-end recruitment: 3–6 weeks until offer acceptance.
- IT Contracting start: 3–7 days for specialist onboarding.
- Market mapping report: 10–20 business days.
We prioritize critical and time-sensitive roles.
Guarantee and Terms
Permanent placements include a 6-month guarantee from the candidate’s start date. In case of resignation or termination, we provide a replacement at no additional cost.
- Guarantee scope: same position and profile.
- Exclusions: significant role or salary changes.
- Candidate loyalty: we never re-approach placed employees.
- Reporting: weekly updates and market recommendations.
All SLA and billing terms are confirmed in the master service agreement.
Summary
Need a shortlist or RPO support? Send us your brief and receive a schedule, cost estimate, and the first candidate report within 48 hours.
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