Amsterdam Recruiters

Top Amsterdam Recruiters

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Bluebird Recruitment

5★★★★★

(301 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Prins Hendriklaan 23, 1075 AZ Amsterdam

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Bluebird Recruitment specialises in international SaaS sales recruitment and executive search, led by former software sales professionals and managers. Based in Amsterdam, it helps companies scale sales teams and has 301 Google reviews, 99% of...

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Adams Multilingual Recruitment

4.7★★★★★

(195 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Herengracht 124-128, 1015 BT Amsterdam

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Temp agency

Adams Multilingual Recruitment matches multilingual job seekers with international companies based in the Netherlands from its Amsterdam office. It also works as a temp agency and has 195 Google reviews, with most rated five stars.

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Working Adventures

4.9★★★★★

(899 reviews)

Korte Lijnbaanssteeg 1, 1012 SL Amsterdam

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Travel agency

Working Adventures connects candidates with jobs abroad from Amsterdam, helping people find work in other countries. The agency has a very large review base, with 899 Google reviews and a 93% five-star score.

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Uitzendbureau Hoofddorp YoungCapital

4★★★★★

(825 reviews)

Siriusdreef 12, 2132 WT Hoofddorp

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Employment center
Employment consultant
Temp agency

YoungCapital’s Hoofddorp uitzendbureau focuses on students, starters and young professionals, with part-time, full-time, side jobs and holiday work. It combines temp work with traineeships and career entry roles, and runs a busy local operation with...

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Randstad Netherlands

4.5★★★★★

(811 reviews)

Diemermere 25, 1112 TC Diemen

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Employment agency
Employment consultant
Human resource consulting

Randstad Netherlands in Diemen recruits for construction roles and also supports ZZP professionals. One of the busiest staffing names in the area, it has 811 Google reviews and covers recruitment, employment agency work and HR...

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Roamler

4.2★★★★★

(471 reviews)

NDSM-Plein 20, 1033 WB Amsterdam

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Softwarebedrijf
Uitzendbureau

Roamler is an Amsterdam-based software and staffing company with a broad social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. It is known for combining tech services with flexible workforce support, and it has a substantial...

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HeadFirst Group

4.3★★★★★

(371 reviews)

Taurusavenue 18, 2132 LS Hoofddorp

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Human resource consulting
Employment consultant

HeadFirst Group in Hoofddorp provides recruitment, HR consulting and employment advice for employers and professionals. With 371 Google reviews, it is one of the more prominent names in the area and operates Monday to Friday,...

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&Work (AndWork)

4.5★★★★★

(297 reviews)

Parnassus Tower, Locatellikade 1, 1076 AZ Amsterdam

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&Work connects candidates with jobs across ICT, sales, engineering, finance and legal, working with more than 125 employers. Based in Amsterdam, it has 297 Google reviews and a strong five-star share, and is active on...

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ProfMatch – vaste banen in de techniek en procesindustrie

4.9★★★★★

(293 reviews)

De Droogmakerij 46B, 1851 LX Heiloo

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Temp agency
Unemployment office

ProfMatch in Heiloo specialises in permanent jobs in technical roles and process industry positions. It puts technical talent in touch with employers and is active on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. With 293 Google reviews and...

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MrRecruit.me

4.8★★★★★

(271 reviews)

Melanendreef 286, 4614 GL Bergen op Zoom

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Temp agency

MrRecruit.me in Bergen op Zoom combines recruitment and temp staffing, and has 271 Google reviews with 93% five-star ratings. It is a busy choice for employers and jobseekers alike.

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Kunneman & Vandenbroek

4.8★★★★★

(224 reviews)

Lange Schaft 7-A, 3991 PZ Houten

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Human resource consulting
Unemployment office

Kunneman & Vandenbroek in Houten focuses on recruitment and HR consulting, with LinkedIn as its main social channel. It has a strong local reputation online, with 224 Google reviews and 88% five-star ratings, and opens...

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JOIN Recruitment

4.8★★★★★

(221 reviews)

Oosterdoksstraat 80, 1011 DK Amsterdam

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Computer security service
Computer support and services
Computer consultant

JOIN Recruitment in Amsterdam places professionals with a strong focus on development and growth. The agency has 221 Google reviews, with 92% five-star, and is active on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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How to choose a recruitment agency in Amsterdam

Dutch agencies split into two types, and the distinction matters more than the name suggests. An uitzendbureau (employment agency) manages the whole temporary hiring process, from selecting candidates to running payroll, and usually focuses on short-term work. A werving-en-selectiebureau (recruitment and selection agency) instead puts forward candidates for longer-term or permanent roles and leaves the final hiring decision to the employer.

Before registering, check whether the agency belongs to the ABU (Algemene Bond Uitzendondernemingen) or the NBBU (Nederlandse Bond van Bemiddelings- en Uitzendondernemingen). Membership means the agency follows the collective labor agreements that govern phased contracts and equal pay, and it is a fast way to separate an established operator from an unregulated one.

Many agencies specialize by sector, so match the agency to the kind of role rather than the first result in a search. Treat any agency that asks for money upfront, makes promises it can't back up, or stays vague about the employer or job itself as a reason to look elsewhere, and have a lawyer review a contract or notice period that isn't clear. Businesses that end up converting a placement into a direct hire often need to sort out payroll and invoicing at that point, which is where Amsterdam accountants come in, and jobseekers weighing an agency's advice against a wider career change sometimes bring in an executive coach for that separate decision.

Questions people ask

What's the difference between an uitzendbureau and a werving-en-selectiebureau?

An uitzendbureau manages the entire temporary hiring process, from candidate selection to payroll, and usually focuses on short-term work. A werving-en-selectiebureau proposes candidates for permanent positions and leaves the hiring decision to the employer, typically for more highly educated roles.

How does a temporary placement work under Dutch law?

A temporary placement creates a three-way relationship: the agency employs you as the uitzendkracht, and the client business directs your day-to-day work under an uitzendovereenkomst, the contract type set out in Article 7:690 of the Dutch Civil Code. It can include an uitzendbeding, a clause letting the client end the placement without a formal dismissal procedure, during the first 26 weeks.

Am I entitled to the same pay as the client company's own staff?

Yes. The Dutch equal treatment principle, inlenersbeloning, requires that agency workers get the same pay, hours and core working conditions as comparable employees directly employed by the client business. This comes from the EU Temporary Agency Work Directive as applied under Dutch law.

How long can I stay on temporary contracts before getting something more permanent?

Agency work runs through a phased system set out in the ABU and NBBU collective labor agreements. Early phases allow flexible, short-notice contracts, later phases require fixed-term offers, and the full system can run up to five and a half years before a contract is treated as indefinite.

How do I check that a recruitment or temp agency is legitimate?

Ask whether the agency is ABU or NBBU certified, since both associations require members to follow the sector's rules on pay and contracts. Be wary of any agency that asks for payment, is vague about the employer, or makes guarantees it can't support, none of which is normal practice in the Dutch market.

What happens after I register with an agency?

Registration is usually done online or in person and results in a profile built around your CV. From there the agency looks for roles that fit your experience, and you can also apply directly to vacancies the agency has already listed.