Office address: Level 9/83 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000 
Website: www.randstad.com
Year established: 2009
Company type: human resources services
Employees: 1,000+
Expertise: specialised recruitment solutions, human resources, inhouse services, MSP, recruitment, staffing, search and selection, HR solutions, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), ED&I, skilling, coaching
Parent company: Randstad NV

Randstad is a global HR consulting company, providing recruitment services and specialised solutions to help people secure rewarding jobs. Headquartered in Sydney, the company employs over 1,000 people across Australia and New Zealand. They are committed to offering equitable opportunities and helping individuals stay relevant in a rapidly changing job market.

History of Randstad

Randstad was established in Australia in 2009 to provide HR solutions and specialised recruitment services. Originally founded as Randstad Uitzendbureau by Frits Goldschmeding in 1960, the company began with Goldschmeding personally ensuring his first temporary worker reached her job on time. Their commitment to supporting individuals and organisations has been key to its growth.

They received an excellence award for the best health and wellbeing program at the Australian HR Awards in 2021. In 2022, they acquired the Finite Group to enhance IT recruitment and professional services in Australia and New Zealand. In 2023, they launched the Partner for Talent strategy to become the world's most equitable specialised talent company.

Products and Services of Randstad

The company offers a wide range of HR products and services tailored to meet diverse industry needs:

• temporary and permanent recruitment: providing flexible staffing solutions for short-term and long-term employment needs
• inhouse services: customised recruitment and workforce management solutions delivered directly at client sites
• volume and project recruitment: expertise in handling large-scale hiring projects efficiently
• return to work services: supporting employees in their transition back to work after an absence
• operational talent solutions: specialised services to manage and optimise operational roles
• professional talent solutions: recruitment for professional and technical positions across various sectors
• global talent solutions: comprehensive international recruitment and workforce management services
• digital talent solutions: focused recruitment for digital and technology roles

Randstad provides tailored recruitment and HR solutions across a vast array of disciplines and sectors. Leveraging local expertise and a global footprint, their regional branches include Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, the Northern Territory, Western Sydney, and Newcastle.

Culture at Randstad

The company fosters a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with a global presence, where 80% of leadership roles are filled through internal promotions. They achieved the Great Place to Work® Certification with standout results in EDI-focused areas. They provide their employees with comprehensive benefits, such as:

• rewards and benefits: employees are recognised and rewarded for their contributions
• health and wellbeing: includes Mental Health First Aiders, wellness programs, EAP, flu vaccines, health insurance discounts, and gym memberships
• work away program: employees can work from any global Randstad location for up to eight weeks per year
• additional paid leave: loyalty, birthday, parental, and volunteer leave
• rewards: competitive salaries with opportunities for uncapped commission and internal referrals
• recognition: monthly celebrations, quarterly awards, annual gala, and special recognition programs for top performers

Randstad believes that combining diverse views with an inclusive environment benefits their business, customers, and community. This dedication has earned them an excellence awardee for the best workplace diversity and inclusion program in the Australian HR Awards 2022. Other key initiatives include:

• family friendly workplace: in partnership with Family Friendly Workplaces, Parents at Work, and UNICEF Australia 
• Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan: employment pathways for First Nations Australians
• Career Centre Alliance: collaboration to meet diversity and inclusion goals
• recruitable program: accessible recruitment for people with disabilities
• long-term employment pathways: support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• RiseSmart: solutions for an ageing workforce

Randstad takes pride in achieving the Great Place to Work® Certification, excelling in EDI-focused areas. Most employees feel fairly treated, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or race. Partnering with the Recruitable inclusive employment program, it welcomes people with disabilities to join a supportive and inclusive culture that values diverse abilities and perspectives.

About Randstad CEO Nick Pesch and Key People

Nick Pesch was appointed CEO in 2020 after eight years as national director at Randstad. He previously worked as state manager at Select Australasia and as a recruitment consultant at Trojan Workforce. Pesch holds a management degree from the University of South Australia and attended London Business School, INSEAD, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Supporting the CEO in operating the company are key leaders who drive various facets of the company:

• Frank Oerlemans, chief marketing officer, Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand, overseeing marketing strategy and implementation across the region
• Joanne Jakobs, director, professional talent, responsible for managing and developing professional talent recruitment
• Russell Teichmann, director, construction, property, and engineering, leading recruitment and staffing solutions in these sectors
• Paul Chen, national account director, banking and financial services, managing key accounts and client relationships in the banking sector
• Stephanie Patoka, national general manager, banking and financial services, overseeing general management and operations within the banking sector
• Melissa Collins, national public sector director, talent strategy and advisory, responsible for building and executing the national sales and account management strategy across the public sector

The Future at Randstad

Randstad's recent Workmonitor research highlights a shift in Australian employees' priorities towards work-life balance and flexible working hours. This trend indicates potential challenges in filling managerial roles as employees prioritise flexibility over career progression. To address this, the company aims to offer more flexible managerial roles to attract and retain talent.

The company also recently launched a report on employment trends in the banking and financial services sector, analysing talent availability, hiring practices, and economic influences. This analysis aims to provide a forward-looking perspective on talent acquisition and management in the industry, helping both organisations and professionals stay agile and informed. Its future focus will be on adapting, innovating, and attracting top talent to drive business success.