Luxembourg, with its multilingual and highly international workforce, often relies on specialized recruitment firms to attract and integrate foreign talent. From executive search experts to staffing agencies offering visa sponsorship, several organizations play pivotal roles in bridging the gap between employers and skilled global candidates. Below are some of the most prominent recruitment agencies in Luxembourg that actively recruit foreign workers.
International & General Recruitment Platforms
jobs.lu – Bridging Luxembourg to the World Jobs.lu serves as a major gateway for international recruitment in Luxembourg. As the exclusive Luxembourg partner of “The Network,” it enables employers to publish job listings across more than 130 countries and tap into a vast pool of candidates. The platform provides access to over 351 million CVs and receives about 209 million unique visitors monthly, making it a powerful tool for connecting with global talent. Jobs.lu This extensive reach allows Luxembourg companies to manage all foreign recruitment channels through a single platform, streamlining the process of finding and hiring qualified international candidates
2. Specialized Recruitment Agencies
IPC Group – Multilingual and Europe-Wide Expertise The IPC Group is a Luxembourg- and Europe-based recruitment agency that caters to both companies and job seekers. Leveraging deep insight into Luxembourg’s labour market, IPC helps companies identify precisely targeted candidates and supports individuals in finding suitable career opportunities. The agency also offers training and coaching to aid candidate adaptation to new roles. IPC Group Grand Hire Luxembourg – Overseas Talent Solutions Established in 2021, Grand Hire Luxembourg focuses on recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) for overseas hires. Their team leverages extensive industry networks and local market knowledge to deliver tailor-made talent acquisition solutions for Luxembourg employers. Grand Hire Luxembourg AJEETS – Overseas Staffing from Asia and Africa AJEETS provides overseas recruitment services targeting candidates from regions including India, the Philippines, Nepal, Kenya, Uganda, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Their services span many sectors—construction, hospitality, healthcare, IT, logistics, and agriculture—making them a versatile partner for Luxembourg companies seeking international manpower. Ajeets GOTOfreedom – Executive Search Expertise GOTOfreedom is a Luxembourg-based executive search firm specializing in identifying senior-level candidates across banking, wealth management, fund analysis, advisory, and related fields. Since 2013, their independent team of consultants has focused on direct search methods, matching top-tier talent with high-level positions. GOTOfreedom +1 Austin Bright – Finance & Legal Specialists Austin Bright is a recruitment agency located near Luxembourg City that specializes in finance and legal sectors. They have positioned themselves as the go-to partner for companies hiring in financial services and legal roles within the Luxembourg market. Austin Bright Greenfield Luxembourg – Financial, Compliance, Legal Talent Operating since 2008 from Strassen, Greenfield Luxembourg is a boutique recruitment agency focusing on banking, asset management, compliance, risk management, and legal fields. Their experienced team of 17 professionals serves both local and international recruitment clients. TapTalent Abalone Luxembourg – Flexible Temporary Staffing Abalone offers temporary, fixed-term, and permanent staffing services across Luxembourg, including in cities like Esch-sur-Alzette and Wiltz. They provide access to a wide network of employers in sectors ranging from industry to finance and services, typically offering favorable working conditions and social benefits for temporary workers. Abalone Emploi Hays Luxembourg – Specialist and Temporary Recruitment Hays is a global leader in specialized recruitment and operates within Luxembourg offering permanent, temporary, and contract placements. They also provide career advice and produce salary guides, including insights on recruitment trends for 2024–2025
3. Government-Backed Support and Legal Framework
ADEM – Administrative Gateway for Foreign Hiring ADEM (Agence pour le Développement de l’Emploi) is Luxembourg's national public employment agency. It plays a pivotal role in the legal process of hiring third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA workers). Since the law enacted on 7 August 2023, procedures have become more streamlined—especially for jobs listed as shortage professions, where employers can now receive hiring authorisation certificate within five days without undergoing a labour market test. For other professions, simplified procedures also apply. The law also allows family members of legally residing third-country nationals to work without needing a permit and eases conditions for asylum seekers after six months of residence. ADEM Lux Times Additionally, Luxembourg and EURES launched the “Work in Luxembourg” portal, designed to attract foreign workers to sectors suffering from staffing shortages such as IT. This governmental initiative serves as a complementary channel alongside private recruitment agencies. Lux Times Visa Sponsorship for Unskilled Roles For non-EU/EEA candidates, visa sponsorship remains possible for unskilled positions under certain conditions—primarily when there is no available local workforce capable of filling the roles. Employers often sponsor visas in sectors such as hospitality, logistics, construction, domestic services, and agriculture. Luxtoday - Luxembourg news and media Visaliv The employer must prove the job cannot be filled by locals and typically manages the permit application, while the employee submits required documents such as passport, contract, and proof of housing